Suffolk Recovery Services - Ipswich

Who we are

CRI Suffolk Recovery Services in Ipswich, offers a range of treatment and support services for adults (aged 18 and over) who have concerns about their drug or alcohol use. We offer open access services, as such anyone can walk in and be seen by one of our workers. We offer initial assessments, medically assisted recovery, BBV testing and vaccination, referrals to residential rehabilitation and psychosocial interventions, recovery care planning, group work, needle exchange, harm minimisation, advice and support.

Referrals can be made to services by professionals and we work very closely with partner agencies to build holistic packages of care to meet the needs of each individual service user. We will work closely with Open Roads, who will be providing a structured day programme and psychosocial interventions, which all of our clients will have access to.

Services we will provide

- fast access to medically assisted recovery, offering stabilisation and reduction of your use - clinical staff, doctors and nurses are available on site to assess your needs including blood borne virus testing, vaccinations and wound care - health education and advice from doctors and nurses is available on site - support for carers, advice and information when supporting others - shared care support to service users who are prescribed via their GP surgeries

Service user focus

- commitment to service user representation and input into all levels of service delivery - clear and collaborative routes into service user representation at a strategic level

Housing and benefits advice

- working in partnership with specialist agencies to assist with advice and practical support in finding your way around housing and benefits agencies, issues and paperwork

Washing facilities

- shower and full laundry facilities available whenever the building is open

Complementary therapies

- access to therapies on an appointment and drop in basis – more information coming soon

Group and individual support dedicated one-to-one support and key worker

- interesting and stimulating group programme activities and peer support - training kitchen and cooking group

Needle exchange

- variety of equipment to collect, information and education in relation to injecting and associated risks, on site disposal, counselling and specialist support in relating to substance use and issues in your life

Outreach and home visits

- outreach to see service users at home where needed, or wherever suits them, re-engagement for those who may have difficulty accessing treatment and also engaging those who might not know of our services

Volunteering and Peer Recovery Mentors

- pathway into volunteering and mentoring, both with CRI or the wider community

Recovery and Re-integration

- dedicated groups concentrating on individual recovery plans, access to education, training and employment