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Our mission is to empower your life
We help anyone aged 18–64 to begin new, constructive, substance-free lives — in a warm, homely atmosphere in the heart of Bournemouth.
About Pathways For All People
Pathways For All People provides a range of services including supported accommodation in a warm, welcoming atmosphere, as well as all types of support, help and advice for recovering alcohol or drug addicts and those struggling with criminality, mental health, addiction, eating disorders and all other types of abuse.
In a welcoming environment, we host separate housing, clinical groups and one-to-one settings for men and women in a warm, homely atmosphere in central Bournemouth. All residents retain their benefits, and we provide budgeting support.
Our holistic approach covers various group sessions including group therapy, workshops, relapse-prevention programmes, an optional 12-step programme, art therapy and life skills. All residents have regular counselling and key-work sessions, which lean towards the cognitive-behavioural and motivational approach.
We conduct all activities based on ethical values. We recognise that people of all faiths — or none — can hold values equally.
The outcomes speak for themselves: a number of our residents were previously homeless, and many who had suffered from mental health problems are now living healthy, successful, independent lives.
Our Founder
Karen Ager — a qualified, accredited counsellor and therapist with 36 years' experience alongside people living on the edge of society. Read the story that started on a night bus.
Our Values
Eight commitments — from personal integrity to privacy — that shape every conversation, every plan and every home we run.
Our Aims
No two journeys are the same. Every resident gets a bespoke recovery plan with one end goal: complete independence.
Lives Transformed
New trades learned, families reunited, former residents now volunteering. The good work, in real stories.