Drug and alcohol support
If alcohol or drug use is affecting your health, happiness or wellbeing - we can help.
At CRI, our focus is always on you, and how we can best support you to reach your goals and live the life you want, free from the negative effects of alcohol or drugs. We have hundreds of services across England and Wales which offer a wide range of recovery therapies and support networks, allowing you to choose the perfect package of care.
We can also support family, carers and other loved ones who may be affected by someone else’s substance misuse. All our services are, of course, free to use and confidential. Why not pay your local service a visit for a tour of our facilities and to have an informal chat about how we can support you, or your loved ones, on your recovery journey?
Support we offer:
- Safe, medically supervised detoxifications in the community, or staying in a residential ‘rehab’ centre
- One-to-one support with an experienced recovery professional
- Group sessions, encouraging mutual support in a friendly, informal environment
- Prescribing services which allow you to manage your recovery at your own pace
- Counselling and other emotional and mental health support services
- Health care checks and vaccinations
- Advice and support for young people affected by their own, or someone else’s, substance use
- Employment, training and education advice, with links to training providers and employers
- Social activities that help build confidence and skills
- Support from a peer mentor who has personal experience of recovery. In some cases we also offer the option to train as a peer mentor following recovery – check with your local service.
Accessing our services
You can arrange an appointment with all of our services directly – just search for your local service. Many of our services also offer times when you can drop in without an appointment, and offer flexible opening hours so you can fit support around your lifestyle. Alternatively, you can ask your GP or another healthcare professional to refer you to your local service.
Preparing for your first appointment with us
If it’s your first time accessing treatment services it might feel a little daunting, but our friendly staff will put you at ease. On arrival at the service, you’ll be greeted by one of our expert recovery workers, who will work with you to explore the level of support you need and your preferred treatment options. There will be time to consider your individual and family needs, and look at the support available both within the service, and the wider community in which you live.
Depending on the service, you’ll either have one dedicated recovery worker, or a small team of two to three workers, to ensure consistency and help build a trusting, supportive relationship. Together, you will agree a personalised plan of care that fits around your lifestyle.
Helpful items to bring with you:
- A list of any current medication you’re on
- Your GPs details, if you have them