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We support anyone who feels their substance use is problematic – we do not require people to be abstinent but we do focus on the reduction of harm to themselves or others.Often we help clients uncover the reasons for their substance use and help them find other coping strategies to improve their mental health. Helping them live in a more resourceful, satisfying way without the unhelpful reliance on the substance.
Our range of adult support services includes 1:1 recovery support, peer support groups and drop-in sessions. We also have a robust aftercare programme comprised of a range of health and wellbeing activities and events.
For more information about our specific services currently available you can read the information below.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation or with one of our team please get in touch with us using the details on our contacts page. Click here to make a referral now.
One to one or group therapeutic sessions with trained staff or volunteers provide the opportunity to find new ways to approach challenges you are facing. We will agree a contract with you about how we can work together to help you achieve recovery. Get in touch to find out more information about this service.
Black box is a safe and simple treatment which is like acupuncture without needles. Using a TENS machine, gentle pulses are passed through specific acupressure points, stimulating the body’s production of natural endorphins helping reduce stress, anxiety, improve sleeping patterns and the body to heal.
An evidence based practice of focusing on your experience in the present moment without judgement. Learning these techniques and using them regularly has been proven to improve our emotional resilience and ability to deal with stressful situations. We offer mindfulness in group sessions and also within some 1:1 sessions.
These are free informal sessions run by staff and volunteers where you can have a chat about how we can help, get information about services or substances or just catch up with others and have a hot drink.
We have a range of volunteer opportunities available for those who are waiting for, or currently involved with our recovery services. Get in touch to find out what’s happening at a location near you.
We regularly run a range of other activities you can get involved in, including arts and crafts sessions, tai chi classes, and craft workshops. Get in touch to find out what’s happening at a location near you.
Think you might be drinking too much? Use Alcohol Change's handy unit calculator to work out how many units of alcohol you are consuming along with recommended weekly guidelines.
Want to know more about drugs? Their nicknames, effects and risks? FRANK has a fantastic drug A-Z where you can find all of the information you need.
Are you waiting for recovery support? Would you like to know how to support yourself in the meantime? We have 10 self-care tips that could help you.
Want more information on New Psychoactive Substances (legal highs)? Including the effects, risks and their legality? FRANK has some fantastic information for you.
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