About this facility
Since 1993, Ark House have offered fully residential, abstinence-based treatment grounded in the 12-Step model at their serene, seaside facility. Their approach to the 12 Steps is non-religious, person-centred, and rooted in compassion, respect, and clinical integrity. The cost of treatment at Ark House can vary depending on the length of stay and individual client's needs.
Located in coastal Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Ark House provides a tranquil setting just a short walk from the beach and town centre. Housed in a restored Edwardian hotel, Ark House combines historic charm with modern comfort. The 15-bedroom facility ensures safety and privacy, with gender-specific floors and thoughtfully arranged rooms that promote rest and a sense of belonging. Ark House has tailored its facilities to meet residents’ emotional, social, and practical needs, including:
Every space at Ark House is designed to foster healing, connection, and a calm, supportive environment for sustainable recovery
Ark House serves clients seeking recovery from a wide range of alcohol, drug, and behavioural addictions. The substance addictions they treat include alcohol, prescription drugs, heroin, methadone, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, prescription stimulants, cannabis (AKA "weed" or "marijuana"), synthetic cannabinoids such as Spice, benzodiazepines, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, mescaline, peyote, DMT, ketamine, ecstasy, and MDMA. Additionally, they can treat polysubstance addiction.
Programmes at Ark House range from 6 weeks to 6 months and include group therapy, individual counselling with BACP-registered professionals, medication management, mindfulness practices, family involvement, and a peer-led therapeutic community. Their 12-Step model uses the Recovery Dynamics® by Joe McQuanty. Daily routines involve recovery assignments, therapeutic groups, and community responsibilities that foster stability and personal growth. Ark House uses the evidence-based talk therapy cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) along with holistic treatments.
Although Ark House does not provide detox on-site, they coordinate with trusted medical partners for off-site, medically supervised detoxification prior to admission.
Ongoing support includes weekly aftercare groups, a 24/7 helpline, an alumni network, and one-to-one planning sessions, helping each individual maintain progress and build a life beyond treatment.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Regular outpatient treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, In-network prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; State department of health; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Payment assistance (check with facility for details); Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Social skills development
