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The Jericho Society
The Jericho Society is a Scottish Charity (SC016909). The Society was founded in Greenock in 1970 to open houses for those being ‘passed by on the other side’ (inspired by the Biblical parable of the Good Samaritan).
We have the following houses in Scotland
Dundee -
substance use residential rehabilitation recovery (men)
Greenock -
substance use residential rehabilitation recovery (Bank Street for men and Shankland Road for women)
Abbeycare
On Monday 27th October 2025 it was announced that Abbeycare would be taking over the running of the Jericho Society residential rehabilitation houses in Scotland.
Press release - 27th October - pdf
Future of one of Scotland’s oldest rehab charities is secured
The future of one of Scotland’s oldest residential rehabilitation charities has been secured, allowing it to continue its important work reducing drug-related deaths.
Three Jericho Society facilities located in Greenock and Dundee will now be run by Abbeycare, preserving 30 jobs and ensuring that 40 rehab beds are kept open.
Established in 1970, the Society is one of the oldest providers of residential rehabilitation in the UK, with a record of achieving excellent outcomes for those who use its services.
Greenock
The Jericho Houses focus on a drugs-free approach to life through our holistic, individual, needs-based programme, which is fully accountable to 'Recovery Oriented System of Care'.
Dundee
Jericho House comprises individual flats where men can come to stay for six to twelve months to address their substance misuse and trauma.
From 1st August 2025
The Jericho Society services in Wolverhampton closed on 1st August 2025. The Jericho Society, former staff and former residents are grateful for all the help and support that has been provided to us since 1985.
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