Smithfield Detoxification Service

How We Support You

Smithfield combines medically managed detoxification with psychosocial support, structured activities and recovery planning to help people prepare for the next stage of their recovery journey. Our approach is person-centred, flexible and focused on achieving positive long-term outcomes. 

Throughout your stay, you will receive support from experienced mental health nurses, recovery support workers, peer mentors and volunteers who are committed to helping you make positive change.

Facilities and Features

• Purpose-built 22-bed inpatient detoxification unit
• Safe and clinically managed environment
• 24-hour support from mental health nurses and support workers
• One-to-one key working sessions
• Structured daily group work programme
• Access to peer mentors with lived experience of recovery
• Mutual aid groups and community recovery support
• Acupuncture and wellbeing activities
• Evening social activities including music, film and quiz nights
• Two cooked meals each day with additional refreshments available throughout the day
• Discharge planning and ongoing recovery support preparation

Treatments We Offer

Our detoxification programmes are tailored to individual needs and may include:

• Alcohol detoxification
• Alcohol kick-start detoxification programmes
• Heroin and opiate detoxification
• Methadone or buprenorphine detoxification
• Benzodiazepine detoxification
• Prescribed medication detoxification
• Cannabis and synthetic cannabinoid withdrawal support
• Cocaine and amphetamine withdrawal support
• Combined detoxification from multiple substances
• Relapse prevention medication support where appropriate

Why Choose Smithfield Detoxification Service?

Safe and Specialist Drug and Alcohol Detox

Smithfield is a specialist inpatient detoxification service providing medically managed drug and alcohol detox in Manchester. Our experienced clinical team supports people through withdrawal safely and comfortably, ensuring treatment plans are tailored to individual needs and circumstances.

Support Beyond Physical Detoxification

Recovery involves more than becoming physically substance-free. Alongside detoxification, people receive psychosocial interventions, one-to-one support and structured group work designed to help build confidence, resilience and recovery skills.

Peer Support and Recovery Community Connections

Connection is an important part of recovery. Peer mentors and volunteers help provide encouragement, understanding and hope, while mutual aid groups and local recovery networks help people build lasting support systems beyond their stay at Smithfield.

Preparing for Long-Term Recovery

A strong emphasis is placed on helping people prepare for life after detoxification. Through personalised discharge planning, relapse prevention support and onward referrals, we help people move forward with the structure and support they need for sustained recovery.