Becoming a Resident at River Garden
River Garden Auchincruive is nothing like a standard rehabilitation centre. We are a recovery community who accept people who are motivated to leave addiction behind for good.
If you just want to tick a box to say you have done rehab, River Garden is not the place for you. Whether you’ve tried to get into recovery before, or are just starting your journey, River Garden has the support you need to succeed.
River Garden Auchincruive is a residential community for people who have recently detoxed from drugs and/or alcohol. We live and work together in a place of comfort, nurture, routine, natural beauty and safety. We support each other. We push each other forward. We help each other recover. We help each other heal. Together.
In order to join us at River Garden, we require prospective residents to go through a structured application process. This involves getting clean & sober for an agreed period and working with RGA staff to arrange both a day and overnight visit. In the run up to your admission we also require potential residents to keep in touch with their progress and show a level of commitment to the application process.
While there is no exact timeframe for recovery, the River Garden programme is structured over the course of three years. In order to build a sustainable & long-term recovery, we encourage all residents to complete the programme in full. RGA take a flexible approach however & work with individuals based on their needs. River Garden will become your home, your family and your community.
It will help you find yourself again through teamwork and building relationships, working in the garden and building a range of new skills across our social enterprises. You will also learn how to cope with the stresses such as anger and alienation. But most importantly, you will learn to accept who you are.
If you're done with drugs and alcohol and you want to be part of something really special, fill out this form now!
Find out how River Garden is different from standard rehab by reading our recovery stories...
Referring clients
We are currently closed to new referrals however we anticipate being able to take referrals from December 2025. We will no longer be in a position to take self referrals. If you feel River Garden is the right place for you we would urge you to speak to your community case worker, key people in your recovery network or contact your local ADP. We will only be able to accept referrals from people living in Scotland.
We will provide a further update and details on our referral criteria and process later in November 2025
Information for family members
We know that having a family member with an addiction is devastating. Years of lies and broken promises can tear families apart. Trust is easy to break and hard to restore. But with time, if a family member can get into long-term recovery, relationships can repair and trust can be rebuilt.
Families need their own recovery too. If you would like more help and advice for yourself please contact: Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs.
