Drug and alcohol support for adults

Our drop-in service is for anyone over 18, living in Stoke-on-Trent, who is affected by drugs or alcohol. You don't need an appointment or referral. Just walk in during our opening times and talk to us. We'll listen, give advice, and help you take the next step that feels right for you. 

We offer one-to-one drug and alcohol support, where you meet with a Recovery Worker regularly. 

This could be a single session or a more structured series of meetings, depending on your needs.

We'll be as flexible as possible with where and when these sessions take place, to fit around your commitments.

We understand that substance use can impact all areas of your life, so we take a 'whole person' approach. We'll also look at any potential contributing factors such as housing, finances, relationships and employment. This wrap-around approach helps you to better understand your drug or alcohol use, allowing you to take greater control.

Groups and meetings are a great way to make positive steps in recovery. Change is easier if you have other people to support you.

Our weekly support groups are a place for people who are experiencing issues with drugs and alcohol to come together and help each other.

The groups are free and confidential. You can join for as little or as long as you want. Rather than focusing on how you’re feeling, our support groups are about helping each other find practical ways to deal with life’s challenges.

All of our groups are run by staff or experienced volunteers who may have had issues with alcohol or drugs themselves in the past, and understand the challenges you might be facing.

In some cases, you might need medication to help you manage withdrawal symptoms or to prevent relapse. This clinical support is delivered alongside other structured one-to-one sessions, as part of your wider recovery plan.

To access this treatment, your recovery worker will arrange an assessment with specially trained clinicians, such as doctors and nurses, who can give you a prescription for the medication you need.

The assessment will look at your substance use and wider health needs, so that we can offer you the right treatment. You will meet with the clinical team regularly to make sure the medication is working well and to make any adjustments.

As a family member or friend of someone using drugs and alcohol, you may not know where to turn.

Please be reassured, there’s support available to help you.

We offer specific support for people who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.

For anyone who injects drugs, we provide new, sterile injecting equipment to help keep you safe.

You don't need an appointment. You can just walk in and get what you need.

Alongside providing you with new equipment, our staff will be able to talk you through the different equipment options available to you and give you a demonstration on safer injecting techniques.

They are also happy to answer any questions you may have and discuss ways to help you stay safe.

Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are viruses that spread through blood, and in some cases, bodily fluids.

If you attend our service, you will be offered a free BBV test. You can also ask for a test when you register with a service.

Find out more about BBV testing

We provide people who use substances, and their friends or family members, with Naloxone and training on how to respond to an overdose situation. 

The Naloxone injection (Prenoxad) or nasal spray (Nyxoid) are life saving substances that can prevent overdose. They work by reversing the effects of opioid drugs such as heroin, morphine and methadone.

Find out more about Naloxone 

We run a confidential programme to help people who’ve experienced challenges with drugs and alcohol to find work. This is called Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS).

Developing new skills and growing confidence is a great way to positively build a brighter future. Our clients tell us that finding and securing employment has greatly aided their recovery, providing routine and increasing independence.

If you want to learn how our IPS service could support you, speak to your Recovery Worker or come along to our drop-in. 

Our Armed Forces Community programme provides specialist support for military veterans and their families in Cornwall who have challenges with drug or alcohol use and mental health, helping people to lead fulfilling lives not hindered by dependence.

We do this by acknowledging the specific experiences of people in the armed forces community, capitalising on the strengths of military identity and using this to enhance recovery.

Our staff are trained and guided to offer the best possible support for members of the armed forces community.

Call, email us, or attend our drop-in service to find out more.

Our criminal justice team works closely with the police and probation services to help people make positive changes. 

We offer:

• Arrest referral - if you're arrested and detained in custody, you can speak to one of our workers who will support you to access treatment that is right for you. 
• Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) and Drug Rehabilitation Requirement (DRR) - We'll support you to complete your programme and stay on track.
• Prison link - We work with local prisons to make sure you have the right help in place before, during and after release - from ongoing treatment to recovery support.

For more information, contact us on 01782 283 113.