The Power of Positivity
At Changing Lives, we believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job, and a life free from addiction or abuse. We also believe that, given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better. By focusing on their strengths, potential, and opportunities, we help over 12,500 people overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives each year.
If you're looking to make positive changes in your life, to overcome addiction or substance misuse, you can now work with us online. Work through our proven programmes from the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you.
How can Changing Lives help you?
- If you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol or drugs, Oaktrees Online can provide the support and structure you need.
- Go through a step-by-step process that will help you understand your relationship and begin to make positive changes.
- Learn techniques and tools that can help you address your triggers, and develop strategies to help prevent relapes.
- Take part in online workshops that will help improve your health and wellbeing, and help you begin to re-connect with the people around you.
- We know that recovery is a journey, but with the right support, it is possible for you to change your life for the better.
- The Oaktrees programme has helped hundreds of people over the last ten years change their relationship with substances for good. Oaktrees Online takes everything we know about helping people in recovery and makes it accessible online and on-demand.
Testimonials
Chris
"You can allow the wheels to destroy you or you can choose to break the cycle. I chose to be the one that breaks the cycle and gives myself a better future."
Bobby
"I feel stronger and more confident about the future."
Kim
"Changing Lives has offered priceless support. Now I can manage my mental health better."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oaktrees Online?
Oaktrees Online is the digital version of our Oaktrees Recovery programme. Oaktrees is a 12-week structured, abstinence-based programme for people who wish to be free from drugs or alcohol. The online version gives you the same structure and same content and is delivered through videos so you can work through it at your own pace and at a time and place that are convenient for you.
What does the Oaktrees Online programme include?
Oaktrees Online is a video-based course, with worksheets and activities for you to complete at home to support your recovery journey. The programme will introduce you to mutual aid and the 12-step philosophy, as well as take you through online workshops to develop relapse prevention strategies and improve your health and wellbeing.
Do I get 1-to-1 support?
The Oaktrees Online programme is an online, on-demand programme, so we do not currently offer 1-to-1 support. If you would prefer to explore in-person recovery services, please contact your GP or visit the Changing Lives website to see what support is available near you.
Who is Oaktrees Online for?
Oaktrees Online is for people at any stage of their recovery journey, who want to change their relationship with drugs or alcohol. You might have started to think about cutting down, or you might be ready to commit to an abstinence-based recovery. Whatever stage you're at, we want to help you understand your behaviour and your options.
Do I have to be abstinent to take part?
No. Oaktrees Online is suitable for people who are still drinking alcohol or using drugs, as well as those who have already taken the first steps towards abstinence.
Will anyone know I'm taking part in Oaktrees Online?
No. We do not tell anyone that you have signed up to Oaktrees Online, and will never share your details with anyone else.
If you're ready to change your relationship with alcohol or drugs so that you start to feel better and more in control, then we'd love for you to join us in Oaktrees Online
You'll be able to get started immediately, so why not take the first step now?