Today, five people did something extraordinary.
They walked into Nightingales Recovery Hub this morning as participants in our Community Rehab Programme, and they left as graduates. After 12 weeks of full-time, intensive work – showing up every day, facing difficult things, and choosing themselves – they made it.
We are so proud of every single one of them.
What the Community Rehab Programme involves
The programme is free, runs for 12 weeks full-time, Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm, and supports people to recover from substance use while continuing to live at home – staying connected to their families, their communities, and their lives.
It moves through three stages: Keystones, where participants explore their values and begin building a recovery identity; Millstones and Milestones, where they work through trauma, shame, and emotional blocks; and Touchstones and Lodestones, where they look ahead – finding purpose, planning for life after rehab, and thinking about what it means to be “better than well.”
Along the way, participants take part in art psychotherapy, CBT-informed groupwork, wellness planning, and peer support, all within a structured, therapeutic space designed to feel safe.
It is not an easy thing to commit to. And today’s graduates committed fully.
A special surprise
Today’s graduation had an extra special moment. Former Everton footballer Tony Grant came along to surprise one of the graduates – a huge Evertonian – making an already memorable day even more so. It was a brilliant, warm touch, and it meant the world.
What happens next
Graduating from the programme is not the end – it is the beginning of the next chapter. Our alumni group meets every Monday at 10am at Nightingales Recovery Hub, giving graduates a space to stay connected, support one another, and continue growing.
To our five graduates: today belongs to you. You have worked hard for it, you have earned it, and everyone at Wirral Ways is cheering you on.
If you would like to find out more about the Community Rehab Programme or how to get involved, visit wirralways.org.uk/about/our-services/academy or contact us at wirral.services@cgl.org.uk or 0151 556 1335.
Last Updated on 21 May 2026