Sober Services

Name

Sober Services

Legal name

Sober Services

Website

https://sober-services.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment and Recovery Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE), Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Sober intervention services
• Residential rehabilitation placement
• Sober companion coaching
• Recovery coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Treatment Advisory Service: Professional treatment advisory service providing independent guidance on choosing rehabilitation centers worldwide. Charged at 10% of treatment costs for a global bespoke solution, operating as a means-tested fee structure to ensure impartial recommendations.
2. Residential Rehabilitation - The PARC (Phuket): 28-day minimum residential program at The PARC clinic in Phuket, Thailand. All-inclusive pricing covering accommodation, meals, therapy sessions, excursions, and medical evaluation upon arrival including detox medication.
3. Platinum Rehab Program: Bespoke individualised rehabilitation with live-in companion, personal villa accommodation, holistic treatment team, in-house chef, and customized activities. Premium pricing based on specific requirements and budget.
4. Sober Intervention Services: Professional intervention services to motivate loved ones to accept addiction treatment. Includes family work and coordination with treatment providers.
5. Sober Companion Services: One-on-one sober companion services providing ongoing support post-rehab or as intensive accompaniment. Includes sober bodyguard services for any occasion.
6. Sober Transportation: Transportation services for individuals at risk, including pickup and delivery to treatment facilities anywhere in Australasia, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe within 24 hours.
7. Sober Coaching: Online sober coaching program and one-on-one coaching for addiction recovery support, offering flexible home-based recovery options.
8. Sober Coaching Home Study: Home study kit taking users through 7 stages of recovery from substance addiction in the comfort of their own home.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sober Services is an addiction treatment advisory and recovery support provider offering professional interventions, sober companionship, sober coaching, treatment advisory, and safe transportation services for individuals and families affected by alcohol and drug addiction. The company also operates residential rehabilitation facilities (The PARC and Platinum in Phuket) in Thailand, delivering 12-step Minnesota model treatment programs in luxury villa settings.

Product overview

Sober Services is an addiction treatment service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centered around recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. The core offerings include Sober Interventions, Sober Companions, and Sober Coaching, which can be delivered in-person or through their online program. The company also provides Treatment Advisory Services to help clients select appropriate residential rehabs worldwide, as well as Sober Transportation for safe travel to treatment facilities. For those seeking residential treatment, Sober Services operates two facilities in Phuket, Thailand: The PARC (Phuket Addiction Recovery Clinic), a 12-step Minnesota model program in a private villa, and Platinum in Phuket, a luxury bespoke rehabilitation experience with individualized care. The product suite ranges from intensive 24/7 accompaniment to self-directed home study programs, all designed to help individuals attain and maintain permanent recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The PARC (Phuket Addiction Recovery Clinic): A residential addiction recovery clinic using the 12-step Minnesota model treatment program, located in Phuket, Thailand.
• Platinum in Phuket

Products and services

• Sober Intervention Professional intervention services to motivate loved ones suffering from alcohol, drug, prescription pill dependency, gambling, compulsive eating, or self-harm to accept treatment, employing a two-stage family intervention process with predetermined team members for rapport building.
• Sober Transportation Safe escorted transportation services for individuals considered at risk, providing accompaniment to and from treatment facilities anywhere in Australasia, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe, with rapid response capability within 24 hours.
• Sober Companion One-on-one companion services providing active recovery support for individuals during social situations, travel, or post-rehab, using the proprietary Sober Bodyguard method to ensure client safety, sobriety, and right choices in environments where alcohol or drugs are present.
• Drug & Alcohol Counseling Confidential counseling services delivered by expert staff providing alcohol and drug addiction guidance as a first step toward a treatment solution.
• Sober Coaching One-on-One Personal coaching and mentorship from trained professionals who act as guides and mentors for people seeking or in recovery, removing barriers and obstacles to recovery.
• Sober Aftercare Post-treatment support and companionship during the critical transition back to daily life after rehab, providing ongoing recovery support.
• Sober Coaching Home Study A home study kit guiding users through 7 stages of recovery from substance addiction in their own home environment.
• Residential Rehab Placement Assistance in finding appropriate residential rehabilitation centers worldwide, leveraging over 10 years of experience to match individuals with vetted rehab facilities based on specific needs and requirements.
• Residential Detox Placement Access to vetted residential detoxification facilities for safe, supervised withdrawal from substances, with all centers tested by the company to verify quality of experience.
• Treatment Advisory Service Independent and unbiased guidance in selecting the most appropriate residential rehab or detox clinic, charged at 10% of treatment costs with a means-tested fee structure designed to ensure impartial recommendations rather than commission-driven referrals.
• Sober Rehab Thailand (The PARC)

Quantifiable outcome

• Interventions have been successfully used since 2008 with established methodology proven effective over 20 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Broadway LodgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 July 2010Broadway Lodge used Sober Transportation services on 15th July 2010, finding them efficient and considerate. They would certainly use the service again.
• Trust The Process Counselling Centres (TTP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009TTP has been successfully commissioning transportation and client relocation services from Sober Services since January 2009. Sober Services is described as reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and one of the most effective solutions for their recurring challenge. The admissions teams work closely together to offer professional and effective service.
• EARS - European Association of Recovery SpecialistscoreOthersSober Services is recognised as part of EARS - the European Association of Recovery Specialists for Interventionists, Recovery Coaches and Sober Companions. Ian Young is one of 7 founders of this not-for-profit organisation that aims to hold practitioners to a higher standard and unite behind sound ethics. Membership includes accreditation, insurance, and networking opportunities with practitioners across Europe and beyond.
• Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS)coreOthersFull member of AIS - a global network of professional interventionists. All full members are Certified Intervention Professionals exceeding educational and performance standards. Members adhere to the AIS code of ethics that preserves compliance with legal and ethical standards and safeguards clients.
• The Referral NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Referral Network has been utilizing Sober Transportation services for over 18 months, demonstrating impressive rapid call to action and availability at short notice. They fully support Sober Services for their professional approach and results, stating the industry is a better place for their services.
• The Linwood GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Linwood Group uses Sober Services on multiple occasions for client transportation. Found them extremely reliable, flexible, and courteous, enabling clients to arrive safely and comfortably, allaying anxiety during the recovery journey.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Kusnacht Practice: Switzerland-based luxury bespoke rehab serving HNW and executive clients with 1:1 staffing and high-end accommodation. Closest direct competitor to Sober Services' Platinum program in Phuket in terms of price point, discretion, and individualised care model.
• Paracelsus Recovery: Zurich-based premium addiction treatment provider delivering bespoke 1:1 programs for executives and high-profile clients. Comparable to the Platinum program on luxury positioning, privacy-first delivery, and bespoke staffing approach.
• Clouds House: Wiltshire, UK residential rehab run by Action on Addiction, using the Minnesota 12-step model. Directly comparable to The PARC in clinical model and UK catchment, with established reputation for primary residential treatment.
• The Balance Treatment Center: Luxury rehab with locations in Switzerland and Mallorca offering bespoke 1:1 programs for HNW and executive clients. Closely comparable to the Platinum program on pricing tier, individualised model, and discretion-first positioning.
• Cottonwood Tucson: US-based residential rehab offering integrated treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders with elevated clinical staffing. Comparable to The PARC on residential depth and to the Platinum program on integrated/holistic care scope, with a stronger US referral base.
• Sanctuary Lodge: UK residential rehab offering 12-step-based treatment programs at price points below Swiss and US luxury providers. Comparable to The PARC on clinical model and on serving UK/EU clients seeking residential care in a more accessible price band.
• Smarmore Castle Private Clinic: Ireland-based residential rehab offering medically supervised detox and 12-step treatment. Comparable on residential model, English-speaking European catchment, and 12-step methodology that mirrors The PARC's PARC program.
• Castle Craig Hospital: UK-based residential addiction treatment hospital using a 12-step / Minnesota-model approach. Comparable to The PARC on methodology, geography (UK/EU catchment), and target clientele, with a longer operating history and broader facility footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Priory Group: UK's largest private mental health and addiction treatment provider with extensive residential capacity and broad referral relationships. Functions as a broad incumbent competitor in the same UK residential addiction market where Sober Services sources referral partnerships.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large US nonprofit addiction treatment operator running residential programs, professional training, and the widely-adopted Minnesota 12-step model that underpins Sober Services' PARC clinic. Broad incumbent comparable on methodology rather than scale or geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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