Vida Innova – Alcobaça

Aliceira, Vestiaria, Alcobaça, Leiria, 2460-741, Portugal
4.9★★★★★10 total reviews

TREATS

Substance use disorder
Mental health

LEVELS OF CARE

Detox · Residential

Accepts private pay

About Vida Innova

Vida Innova is a private residential addiction clinic in Vestiaria, Alcobaça, in the Leiria district, running a six-to-eight-week 12-step programme inspired by the Minnesota model for individuals dependent on alcohol, cocaine, heroin and opiates, cannabis, medication, gambling, gaming and shopping. Operating since November 2022 and registered with the Entidade Reguladora da Saúde, the clinic treats addiction as a treatable disease.

Days follow a steady rhythm: a morning reflection group called Só por hoje, group therapy of around an hour, individual sessions with psychologists, written work on the 12 steps and relapse prevention, educational lectures on addiction, yoga, exercise with a personal trainer and occupational and recreational activities, together with a weekly 90-minute community meeting run on cognitive-behavioural lines. Cognitive-behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy sit alongside the step work. Detox is not carried out on site, and the arrangements are explained at the initial consultation. A confidential first contact by phone, WhatsApp or web form leads to an initial consultation, a full medical assessment on arrival and a personalised plan with weekly review, and the same team continues aftercare by phone or video call for at least a year. Staff speak Portuguese and English, and the clinic lies just over an hour’s drive from Lisbon.

Key Facility Details

Levels of care
Detox, Residential, Aftercare
2460-741, Portugal
Aliceira, Vestiaria, Alcobaça, Leiria
2022 (operating since November 2022)
year founded
  • Primary focusAlcohol, Opioids, Stimulants
  • Programs forWomen, Men

Facility Type

Adult Residential Treatment CenterPrivate RehabResidential Treatment Centers

Vida Innova Alcohol and Drug Services

Vida Innova provides two levels of care: a residential programme of six to eight weeks and aftercare lasting at least a year by phone or video call. Substances and behaviours treated include alcohol, cocaine, heroin and other opiates, cannabis, medication, gambling and betting, gaming and internet use and shopping, with anxiety, depression and grief addressed as associated disorders.

The clinical approach combines 12-step work in the Minnesota tradition with cognitive-behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, delivered through individual therapy with psychologists, daily group therapy, a weekly commitment group and a weekly community meeting. Written assignments on the steps and on relapse prevention, lectures on addiction, yoga, personal-training sessions, occupational therapy and recreational outings fill the rest of the week. Every admission begins with a full medical assessment and examination, and progress is reviewed weekly. Detox is not offered on site and must be completed before arrival, with arrangements discussed at the initial consultation. Family members receive support and guidance, may visit and keep in contact during treatment, and transport within Portugal, including airport pick-up, can be organised.

Levels of Care

30-Day RehabAftercare and Continuing CareAlcohol Detox ProgramCocaine Detox ProgramContinuing CareCrack Cocaine Detox ProgramCrystal Meth Detox ProgramDetox by SubstanceDetox CentersFentanyl Detox ProgramHeroin Detox ProgramMedical DetoxMethamphetamine Detox ProgramOpioid Detox ProgramRehab TransfersResidential RehabShort Term Rehab

Substances and Addictions Treated

Adderall RehabAlcohol DetoxAlcohol RehabBeer Addiction TreatmentBinge Drinking TreatmentCarfentanil RehabCocaine RehabCodeine RehabConcerta RehabCrack Cocaine RehabCrystal Meth RehabDexedrine RehabFentanyl Patch (Duragesic) RehabFentanyl RehabHeroin RehabHydrocodone RehabHydromorphone (Dilaudid) RehabIllicit OpioidsLiquor Addiction TreatmentLortab RehabMeperidine (Demerol) RehabMethadone Misuse TreatmentMethamphetamine RehabMorphine RehabNitazene RehabNorco RehabOpioid DetoxOpioid RehabOxycodone RehabOxyContin RehabOxymorphone (Opana) RehabPercocet RehabPrescription OpioidsPrescription Stimulant RehabRitalin RehabRoxicodone RehabStimulant RehabSuboxone Misuse TreatmentTapentadol (Nucynta) RehabTramadol (Ultram) RehabVicodin RehabVyvanse RehabWine Addiction Treatment

Mental Health Disorders Treated

Co-Occurring Mental Health ConditionsDepression and AnxietyMental Health ConditionsMental Health Treatment

Counseling and Therapy

12 Step RehabActivity TherapyAddiction CounselingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Counseling and TherapyEvidence-Based TherapyGroup TherapyIndividual TherapySpecialized Therapy

Specialized Programs

Adult RehabMen's RehabMen's Residential RehabWomen's RehabWomen's Residential Rehab

Where Is Vida Innova?

Vida Innova is in the hamlet of Aliceira, in the parish of Vestiaria within the municipality of Alcobaça, district of Leiria, postcode 2460-741, in a rural setting with a gym, vegetable garden and outdoor spaces, and access for reduced mobility. The clinic arranges transport within Portugal, including collection from the airport.

The mobile and WhatsApp line, +351 912 344 196, is open daily from 08:00 to 22:00, and the landline +351 262 143 485 from 09:00 to 18:00, with email to geral@vidainnova.com. Admission follows a confidential first contact and initial consultation, after which detox arrangements are made elsewhere and an arrival date fixed. Agree the date, transport and what to bring with the team before travelling to Aliceira.

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How Much Does Treatment at Vida Innova Cost?

Published prices for Vida Innova weren’t found. The clinic is private and self-pay, and sets its fee individually after the initial consultation, with accommodation, meals and transport for outings included in the price. Residential programmes in Portugal typically cost €6,000 to €16,500 a month for a comparable stay, so contact Vida Innova for pricing tailored to your needs.

Because the programme runs six to eight weeks, the quote will reflect the length the team recommends after assessment, and the website makes clear that lodging, food and outing transport are part of the package. Detox takes place before admission at another service, so budget for that separately and ask whether airport collection and the year of aftercare by phone or video call carry any extra charge. No ADSE, insurance or SNS arrangement is mentioned on the site.

Payment Options

Self Pay Rehab

Medications Offered

Psychiatric Medication

Support Services

Health and Wellness SupportNutrition and Fitness Counseling

Assessment and Testing

Medical EvaluationScreening and Assessment

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Last updated 27 October 2026.

Vida Innova Reviews

As a clinic that opened in November 2022, Vida Innova has had limited time to build up public reviews, and feedback from around the web is still thin. RehabSeekers hosts reviews for Vida Innova, and anyone who has completed the six-to-eight-week programme or is part of its aftercare is welcome to share their experience.

Early accounts that would help you or a loved one most are those describing the daily Só por hoje group, the balance of step work and therapy, the quality of the English-language support for overseas clients and how the weekly aftercare calls worked once home. Family members who visited during treatment could add a useful outside view of the clinic.

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★★★★★
Anne de Bes2 weeks ago

Small clinic with young but very good therapists. No fixed program; instead, they look at what is going on within the group and/or for you. They look at the underlying problems. Other clinics are often much more focused… on how addiction works. Food and drink are very austere—you would expect more vegetables and fruit—but the help is amazing!

★★★★★
Edzo Hofsteenge3 weeks ago

It is a very good place it helped me a lot

★★★★★
Jesser Hulshof3 weeks ago

Nice place with skilled people who take time to understand and work with you, would recommend!

★★★★★
Sondra !?3 weeks ago

I had a good time here, I learned a lot and to this day no regrets, the therapists were all sweet and understanding and certainly respectful. It was my first clinic for me and I'm glad it was this clinic, of course I… hope it's never needed again but I would go back soon. You learn a lot from them and they give you completely different insights in certain areas. And I also had difficult moments but they dragged me through that and they never gave up, it was all worth it

★★★★★
Arjan van vliet3 weeks ago

What a lovely team of therapists and monitors they have here. They really helped me to start loving myself again. Due to this alone, I would have to say they're AMAZING! It's been a while I was able to let go of… self-hate, I'm so grateful for that. They have taught me I'm not defined by my mistakes and helped me realize even more I'm not responsible for my disease, but I am responsible for my recovery. Thanks Team 💪

★★★★★
Denise Van de Sande3 weeks ago

Hello viewers, When i first came in the clinic there was no more power in me, just 1% wast left. I was in a severe alcohol addiction and untreated PTSS at that point. I had no hope in life anymore and everything was… dark, depressed and negative. I started my treatment full open and i gave everything what i've got. The multidisciplinair team of the clinic was very professional, carefull, get to the core and give you personalized care i a peacefull and small-scala area in Alcobaça. I'm so happy that i take this treatment! I can recommend this treatment-clinic to everybody who is suffering from a addiction. They made me a total new- positive person. I see the world i such a better and brighter daylight now. Also you can call the clinic if you're having a hard time. They give you good advice (for example) to use the tools to prevent a relapse. This clinic is AMAZING! With love, From a happy cliënt Denise van de Sande

★★★★★
Ing. Tímea Ševčíková MSc. Bc.8 months ago

Clinical Treatement 12 steps Clinic Vida Innova "I had an incredibly positive experience at Vida Innova settled in Alcobaça Portugal. The 12-steps~ Minnesota model ~ they follow, was truly transformative for me. The… psychologists were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, making me feel understood and valued throughout the process. The natural surroundings of the clinic, trips to the different places with recovery leaders or psychologists added a sense of peace and tranquility & that was really very healing. The teamwork was exceptional, room I have had was luxe with beautiful view and the food was delicious and nutritious, making the entire stay comfortable and enjoyable. I loved sport possibilites & trainings with top personal trainer. I highly recommend Vida Innova for anyone seeking recovery from trauma and heavy addiction ." Greetings Timi ( from Netherlands) ~ 1,5 year sober and healthy .

★★★★☆
Fernanda Godinho3 years ago

My experience with this excellent clinic is that it treats its patients with great respect, care, and determination to overcome their illnesses (addictions) and return to their normal lives in a short period of time. I… am grateful to the entire team. Regards, Fernanda Godinho

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