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THE BEGINNING
Private Addiction Treatment in Portugal
Your Tailor-Made Path to Recovery
The Beginning Health Care and Recovery provides private residential treatment in Sintra, Portugal, for individuals facing addiction, behavioural dependencies and mental health challenges. Welcoming both Portuguese and international clients, we offer personalised, multidisciplinary care in a safe, discreet and supportive environment.
Our therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), the Minnesota Model (12 steps) and complementary therapies to address each person’s individual needs and circumstances.
We believe that meaningful rehab begins with understanding the person behind the condition. Rather than focusing solely on addictive behaviours, substances or mood disorders, our programme considers the physical, psychological and emotional factors that influence wellbeing.
Through professional counselling, psychological support and tailored therapeutic interventions, we help individuals develop self-awareness, build healthier coping strategies and work towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Your tailor-made path to succeed.
One Philosophy.
3 Residential Treatment Centres. A Complete Path Forward for Families and Loved Ones.
Continuum of care: Residential Treatment → Half-Way Safe House → 12-Month Aftercare
Our commitment extends beyond residential treatment. Through an integrated continuum of care, we aim to support each individual throughout the different stages of recovery, from primary treatment to transitional living at our Halfway House and a dedicated 12-month aftercare programme.
We also involve families through specialised support designed to strengthen relationships and encourage lasting change. Together, these services provide a structured pathway towards greater independence, resilience and long-term recovery.
Heritage CounselingÂ
A highly personalized residential treatment environment with a maximum capacity of 13 patients and a strong international focus.
Horizonte Recover Â
A residential treatment environment with a capacity of 20 patients, serving Portuguese and international clients in both Portuguese and English.
The Half-Way Safe House
A structured second phase for individuals who would benefit from continued support while transitioning toward greater independence.
The Aftercare ProgrammeÂ
Our Aftercare Programme provides continued support to help individuals maintain their progress, strengthen the tools developed during treatment and navigate the challenges of everyday life in recovery.
Through ongoing guidance and peer support, participants can reinforce healthy habits, develop strategies for relapse prevention and remain connected to a supportive recovery network. Sessions are delivered online in both Portuguese and English, making it easier for individuals to access support wherever they are. By encouraging accountability, resilience and continued personal growth, the programme aims to help each person sustain their recovery and build a healthier, more stable future.
Why Family Involvement Matters in Recovery
Family involvement can play an important role in recovery. Our voluntary Family Programme is one of several ways we involve and support families, alongside family questionnaires and family conferences.
Delivered online in both Portuguese and English, the programme provides general education and practical guidance to help relatives understand addiction, navigate the challenges of recovery, establish healthy boundaries and support their loved one during treatment and after returning home.
Our aim is to empower families with the knowledge and tools to provide informed, constructive support while protecting their own wellbeing.
Recovery begins with the right environment, the right support and a plan built around you.
A path designed around you
No two recovery journeys are the same. Your programme is shaped around your needs, circumstances and goals, creating a more personal and meaningful path forward.
Treating the whole person
We look beyond symptoms and behaviours to understand the person behind them, bringing together physical, emotional and psychological care.
Space to focus on yourself
Stepping away from familiar pressures can create the distance needed for real change, in a discreet and supportive environment designed for recovery.
Support beyond your stay
Recovery does not end when residential treatment does. We help create continuity, structure and confidence for the transition back into everyday life.