Target group & eligibility
Learn more about who we support, the eligibility criteria, and the requirements for admission.
- Background
- Admission Requirements
- Exclusion Criteria
A safe place
to sustain
recovery
Recovery housing after treatment
Nova House is an Amsterdam-based recovery residence offering supported housing and guidance to people rebuilding their lives after treatment.
2010Founded in Amsterdam
10recovery homes across Amsterdam
3-4Max 4 clients per home
Who we support
For people ready to rebuild their lives after treatment
Nova House assists individuals in addiction recovery who experience psychological vulnerability and are determined to rebuild their lives post-treatment. Instead of returning to old environments, clients establish a fresh foundation for sobriety, connection, and independence in Amsterdam.
To qualify for admission, clients must have completed a 12-Step Minnesota Model treatment programme and demonstrate a clear commitment to fully participating in Nova House’s intensive schedule.
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Explore Nova House to learn about our recovery programme, who we support, our recovery approach, and the referral and intake process.
Your recovery journey
Learn what to expect during your stay at Nova House, including individual support, daily routines, and the recovery approach that underpins our programme.
- Individual support
- Daily routine & activities
- Recovery Approach & Commitments
- Living at Nova House
About Nova House
Learn more about our history, mission, approach, and the quality standards that guide our work.
- Mission and Vision
- Self-Reliance Matrix (ZRM)
- Client Council
- HKZ certification
Association for Quality in Safehouses (VKS)
Getting started
Learn about the referral and intake process, accommodation costs, funding, and our collaboration with residential treatment centres.
- Referral & Intake
- Accommodation costs
- Wmo and CAK
- Residential Treatment Centres
Nova House Programme
Structure, individual support and peer support
Clients work towards personalised goals through monthly action plans and weekly support sessions. They also follow a structured daily programme that includes recovery groups, cooking support, 12-Step guidance, a breakfast group, and community activities.
Individual support
Weekly support sessions, personalised goal setting, and monthly action plans with dedicated counsellors who support your recovery.
Structured daily schedule
A structured programme with daily routines, recovery groups, cooking support, and community activities.
Recovery Approach & Commitments
A recovery approach based on the 12-Step programme, supported by clear expectations and a zero-tolerance policy on alcohol and substance use.
Living in small groups
A small-scale living environment with shared responsibility, a calm atmosphere, and mutual support between clients.
About Nova House
A safe and structured foundation for recovery
Founded in 2010, Nova House is a recovery residence in Amsterdam supporting people as they continue their recovery after residential addiction treatment, helping them build structure and greater independence.
- Individual support and a routine-oriented weekly schedule
- Small-scale shared housing with room for independence
- Quality assured through HKZ quality certification and VKS safe house certification
Referral & Intake
Referrals are made through the treatment provider.
Clients are referred to Nova House by their treatment provider while still in residential treatment. The treatment provider also provides all the necessary information, documentation, house rules and admission requirements, which must be read, signed and returned before moving into Nova House.
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Referral by the treatment provider
All necessary information and documentation is provided during residential treatment, including the terms and conditions, house rules, programme overview and referral documents.
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Introductory & intake calls
An introductory meeting and intake interview are conducted by video call to discuss expectations and gather the information needed before admission.
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Negative urine test
Following a negative urine drug screen, the client is admitted to Nova House.
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Immediate admission
Clients transfer directly from their residential treatment centre to Nova House, provided a bed is available.
Partners
Working Together with Addiction Treatment Clinics
Clients are referred to Nova House by addiction treatment centres after completing residential treatment. We work closely with treatment centres and local authorities to support each client's recovery and monitor their progress.
Addiction treatment centers
Local Authorities
