Promis Recovery Centre

Last night the Promis saved my life. I cannot recommend this place more than this line by Indeep. I was deep into my broken heart and I found the help I needed to recover and get back to the real world. The staff is excellent and the location is run down (which was an issue for me at the beginning) but slowly I came to like it and actually slow down. Food is excellent and therapists are excellent too.
Dec 3rd, 2022

I went to Promis because of my depression which got much worse during Lockdown. Although being in therapy for three weeks was very tough the kindness and compassion of the therapists and all the staff at Hay Farm made it possible and 100% worth it. The food was really excellent and was part of the therapy as we had regular mealtimes and guidance on nutrition. The peaceful environment of Hay Farm made it feel very safe. Equine and Art therapy were also big eye-openers for me. I'm continuing with art therapy at home even. I've had great support from the Promis staff since I've been home and I'm hoping to return to later in the year for a 'top-up'. Thank you for giving me the tools to start this new phase of my life as a contented woman.
Mar 24th, 2021

I checked myself into Hay Farm with Depression, Anxiety and PTSD following crisis point. I spent 4 weeks there. It was a life changing experience. The team were incredible; Admissions, Drivers, Nurses, Therapists, Doctors, Psychiatrists, Admin, House-keeping and Chefs. I felt incredibly welcomed and safe from the moment I picked up the phone. The quality and variation of therapy I received was outstanding. However, my biggest take-away is the sense of community and connection you make with the other clients, that Hay Farm intentionally creates. The thought of 'group therapy' filled me with dread. Now, I would continue with group therapy over 1:1. You find real connection, strength, understanding and inspiration from each other. It was difficult to leave. However, with the after-care and top-up programmes, you continue to feel part of the community. I couldn't recommend Hay Farm highly enough.
Jul 7th, 2021

I stayed at Hay Farm for 2 weeks during October. I had hit rock bottom with my anxiety and depression and desperately needed help. After years of counselling I was sceptical about what benefit I would gain from going, but I have to say it has been the most rewarding experience of my entire life. If anyone reading this is experiencing issues, please book yourself into Hay Farm. The counsellors were fantastic. The approach was compassionate with a real focus on helping you come to terms with your issues and finding a pathway through. The accommodation was lovely and standard of food was also excellent. I cannot thank all the team enough for helping me through the most difficult period in my life. I now have the tools and understanding of how to lead a more happy and fulfilling life.
Apr 16th, 2021

One year ago my life was a total mess. I lost everything good in my life due to my addiction and I reached a point where nothing mattered as long as I had my fix. All my family gave up on me and I accepted the fact that I didn't need anybody in my life apart from my dealer who obviously never had my best interests and was only seeking my money. My brothers stepped in and offered me a solution to get my act together, for I was nothing but a walking zombie and I didn't even know it. My wife and children were afraid of me and my parents' health had deteriorated due to my constant lying, manipulation and lack of empathy and emotions. Their solution was simply the fact that I needed to go to rehab, and that I needed professional help. I was very skeptical at first, and had no clue what to expect. I agreed anyway, because behind all the lies and manipulation, there was a good person who never wanted to hurt anybody. I was a prisoner and I didn't know it. The moment I got a call from Promis, I felt a connection that I never felt before. First of all, they weren't judging me for being an addict, secondly they seemed to understand exactly what I was experiencing and most importantly they offered me a solution if I was willing to give recovery a chance. What I experienced when I first walked in to Hay Farm was something surreal, everybody was welcoming, somehow I felt hopeful like I never felt before. The different types of therapy had a major impact on me, I felt safe to share my deepest secrets and somehow everyone seemed to relate to me as I related to them. The food was 5 star plus. There was a healthy daily routine that completely changed the way I view my existence. I felt hopeful for a positive change in my life. I am so lucky to have spent one of the best two months in my life at Hay Farm. The location and scenery are so beautiful that I felt sad to leave. The Hay Farm team are the greatest group of people I have ever met in my life, they saved my life and I am eternally grateful. When I left I took everything I learned and used it in my everyday life and now I am one year clean and sober. I have my family back, my life has meaning and I met some pretty awesome people during my one year journey. It feels pretty weird when I reflect on my past life, but I made it. My recovery is so far successful and life without substances is amazing. There are good days and there days that are very difficult, but everyday I put my head on my pillow and realize that I haven't used is an achievement and I wouldn't have been able to do it without Nick, Jackie, Aaron, Sarah, Frankie, Bear, Clayton, Joy, Cathy, John, Steve, Linda and so many more who I owe my life to. Thank you Promis, thank you Hay Farm, you are trully life savers.
Mar 7th, 2021