Comunidade Terapêutica Lua Nova – Coimbra
About Comunidade Terapêutica Lua Nova – Coimbra
Comunidade Terapêutica Lua Nova is a women-only residential therapeutic community in central Coimbra, run by ANAJovem, the Associação Nacional de Apoio a Jovens. It opened on 5 November 1998.
The community treats dependence on illicit psychoactive substances and alcohol, and is one of the few Portuguese communities that admits pregnant women and mothers with children up to the age of ten, who stay with their mothers during treatment. Places are conventioned with ICAD, Portugal’s institute for addictive behaviours and dependencies, so they are publicly funded, and programmes run for around a year on the general, alcohol and pregnancy tracks, with a longer track available for people needing extended care.
Key Facility Details
- Regulator: Registered with ICAD, the Instituto para os Comportamentos Aditivos e as Dependências, Portugal’s institute for addictive behaviours and dependencies.
- Levels of Care: Residential therapeutic community treatment for drug and alcohol dependence, including a track for pregnant women and mothers with young children.
- Funding: Publicly funded through a convention with ICAD.
- Location: Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
Facility Type
Setting and Surroundings
A town, low lying setting near Coimbra, 18 miles from the coast. The nearest town is Sao Martinho do Bispo (population 15k), under a mile away.
Nearest named features
- Cabeco da MogueiraMountain · 13 miles
- Arunca RiverRiver · 15 miles
- Pinhal do UrsoForest · 29 miles
- Ilha da Mo do MeioIsland · 33 miles
- Natural Reserve of Sao Jacinto DunesNature reserve · 36 miles
- Serra da EstrelaMountains · 44 miles
Getting there
- Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE)Regional · 47 miles
- Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)Major international · 73 miles
Setting and distances are calculated from this facility’s coordinates against GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), OurAirports and Natural Earth. Distances are straight line, not driving distance.
Comunidade Terapêutica Lua Nova Detox and Rehab Services
Comunidade Terapêutica Lua Nova is a women-only residential therapeutic community in central Coimbra, run by ANAJovem, treating dependence on alcohol and on illicit psychoactive substances. It is one of relatively few Portuguese communities that admits pregnant women and mothers with young children, who stay together with their mothers during treatment, with conventioned places funded through the public system.
The programme combines individual and group psychotherapy with family meetings, social skills training, and cultural and educational activities, alongside structured work on maintaining progress after treatment. Addiction counselling and an initial assessment are also recorded. Programme length and structure vary by track, so it’s worth confirming what applies to your specific situation.
Levels of Care
Substances and Addictions Treated
Mental Health Disorders Treated
Counseling and Therapy
Specialized Programs
Where Is Comunidade Terapêutica Lua Nova?
The community is on Rua Antero de Quental in central Coimbra, a historic university city on the Mondego River known for its UNESCO-listed university. The address places it within the city itself rather than in an outlying district.
The nearest major airport is Porto‘s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, around 120km north, with Lisbon Airport a comparable distance south; both connect to Coimbra by motorway or train. Confirm the address and any visiting arrangements with the association before travelling.
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How Much Does Treatment at Comunidade Terapêutica Lua Nova Cost?
As a conventioned residential therapeutic community, places here are typically accessed through Portugal’s public addiction treatment system, usually with no direct charge to the individual once admitted, subject to referral and assessment. For context, private residential addiction care in the Coimbra area runs roughly €5,800–€16,000 (£5,000–£14,000) a month — an area estimate, not this community’s own rate.
Contact the association directly to ask how referral works, what medical examinations are required beforehand, and how the programme length for your track — general, alcohol, or the pregnancy and mother-and-child track — is decided.
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Comunidade Terapêutica Lua Nova Reviews
A review from someone who has lived at Lua Nova, a relative who supported a mother or daughter through the programme, or a professional who has referred someone here would give other families useful insight into what to expect.
The community is listed by ICAD (Instituto para os Comportamentos Aditivos e as Dependências) as a conventioned provider, which is worth weighing alongside any review. A useful question to ask is how the mother-and-child arrangement works day to day for those on that specific track.
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I was impressed by the quality of the food, reminiscent of the good old days of my childhood! A top-notch chicken and rice dish, a traditional Portuguese stew cooked to perfection, washed down with house wine, and a… homemade dessert that was simply divine!
A typical Portuguese restaurant. We regularly visit São Martinho Do Bispo to see our family, and this restaurant has become our daily go-to spot where everything is perfect, from the warm welcome to the exceptionally… good food. Congratulations to the team, well done ladies!
Delicious, simple, homemade food. Very good service. Images on the website accurately reflect reality. Pleasant atmosphere.
The pork tenderloin was delicious! The dessert (profiterole cake) was splendid... the service was excellent, always very attentive. I recommend it.
Very good food, pleasant space, great service. I've been there a few times and never had any reason to complain! Thank you so much ❤️
Excellent food, very generous portions, and very attentive service. I recommend it!
We were just passing through, the homemade food was well-prepared, with a home-cooked taste, and the dessert was divine!!! I highly recommend it!!! Congratulations
A pleasant place to eat. Excellent service. Traditional, simple, and very good food (the salads are superb). I hope to return soon.
Everything was perfect! I'll be back, excellent service.
The food was very good, the price was fair, and the wine was delicious.
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