ABOUT US
Experts in addiction treatment recovery
Sober Services is a results-driven organisation working all around the world — with operating bases in the UK, Europe, North America and Thailand — using a variety of techniques to help people attain and maintain permanent recovery from their addictions.
OUR STORY
“Of course we can do that”
Sober Services began formally operating in 2008, after our founder was inspired by the models he had witnessed working extremely effectively in the private addiction treatment sector in parts of the USA. He had been working within residential rehabilitation centres for over 8 years, building and establishing one centre in 2004 before founding another in 2006.
Sober Services really began when Ian Young, our founder, was asked to assist a Hollywood film production being shot in England whose leading lady needed help. That engagement formally launched our Sober Companion and Sober Bodyguard services — recruiting others to join the team and becoming the first Sober Companion service outside of North America. It was around this point that he began to use the term “of course we can do that”.
Historically, Sober Services has been best known for Sober Interventions — working with family members and close friends to successfully motivate a loved one to accept help. Ian Young was one of the first interventionists in Europe, and prior to Sober Services had built two successful British rehabs from the ground up. We also hold an outstanding reputation for the one-to-one Sober Companion model of addiction treatment, and these days we are proud to offer everything from light support right through to very intensive 24/7 accompaniment — and pretty much everything in between. Basically, we’ve probably been asked it before, and our attitude is always: “of course we can do that.”
All of our Sober Transporters, Sober Companions, Sober Bodyguards and Sober Coaches are people who have chosen to dedicate their lives to the wellbeing of other alcoholics and addicts seeking recovery. They have all successfully beaten their own addictions, are CRB checked, and have passed our stringent suitability processes — completely trustworthy, kind, and able to be firm when required.
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & SENIOR INTERVENTIONIST
Ian Young
Ian has successfully touched the lives of thousands of addicted people and their families. In recovery himself since 2001 and in the treatment field since 2003, he founded Sober Services in 2008, co-founded EARS (the European Association of Recovery Specialists), and today serves as Managing Director of Holina Global.
ACCREDITATIONS
Recognised professional standards
European Association of Recovery Specialists
Sober Services is proud to be recognised as part of EARS – the European Association of Recovery Specialists, for Interventionists, Recovery Coaches & Sober Companions. Membership includes our accreditation and insurance, and connects us with best practice across Europe and beyond.
Association of Intervention Specialists
The AIS is a network of professional interventionists across the world. All full members are Certified Intervention Professionals exceeding educational and performance standards, and adhere to the AIS code of ethics — safeguarding clients and preserving compliance with legal and ethical standards.
AS SEEN IN
Staying sober — with a little help from my companion
“Hiring a sober worker offers a tough-love approach to beat drink and drug addiction.”
— The Daily Telegraph
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