Nova Vida offers free assessments with a qualified Addictions Specialist at the Centre in Tunes on the Algarve and in London. Telephone assessments are also available. This is not a full psychiatric assessment and where there is an indication of a co-occurring psychiatric illness or previous history of psychiatric illness, it may be necessary for a further referral to an appropriate specialist before an admission can be arranged.

For an appointment please contact our Business Development Manager, Sally Vincent on:  

Nova Vida (+351) 282 570 020



For more information on our programmes please complete our enquiry form

Alternatively a psychiatric assessment can be arranged in London or on the Algarve with Nova Vida’s Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Michael Rowlands or his colleague on the Algarve, Dr Pedro Larisma. For details of the charges for a full psychiatric assessment and to arrange an appointment please contact Sally Vincent, Business Development Manager.  

A thorough assessment is essential before any admission can be considered.
The severity of the illness needs to be ascertained and the appropriate treatment agreed. There are a number of options and these will be discussed at the assessment and include individual counselling sessions, day care or full residential treatment.