The Amy Winehouse Foundation is to open a home for women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction
Amy's Place aims to help its residents reintegrate into society "with the best possible opportunity of sustaining their recovery and building a fulfilling life". Based in east London, the house will accommodate 16 women aged 18 to 30.
Winehouse died aged 27 in July 2011 from accidental alcohol poisoning.
Her family set up the foundation, which works to prevent young people misusing alcohol and drugs, as well as to support disadvantaged young artists, in September 2011. Amy's Place will be run with the help of Centra Care and Support, part of the non-profit organisation Circle Housing, one of the UK's largest providers of affordable housing.
New residents at the recovery centre will take part in a three-month programme, including activities such as yoga and reiki as well as relapse prevention groups. They will be allowed to stay for up to two years. The centre is due to open on 22 August.
