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"Embrace a New Beginning: Your Journey to Lasting Addiction Recovery Starts Here"

Addiction Affects Everyone BUT Recovery Is Possible

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Taking Action on Addiction

Our new film, 'Recovery Is Possible', in support of Addiction Awareness Week 2024.Ant and Dec, and more than 75 other individual contributors, kindly shared their own uplifting, remarkable and inspiring stories of their own or a loved one’s recovery from addiction.

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takingactiononaddiction.org.uk

Services

Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselling

Our addiction and substance abuse counselling service provides a safe and confidential space for individuals to address their struggles with addiction, receive support, and develop effective coping mechanisms.

Peer Support Groups

Providing regular meetings where individuals in recovery can share their experiences, challenges, and successes. This creates a sense of community and belonging, fostering motivation and accountability.

Holistic Therapy Workshops

We offer workshops that incorporate yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices. These can help individuals manage stress and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Creative Expression Programs

We Introduce art, music, or writing therapy sessions. Encouraging creative expression can be a powerful outlet for emotions and a way to process experiences related to addiction.

Life Skills Training

Providing courses on essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, job searching, and interview preparation. Empowering individuals with these skills can enhance their confidence and independence.

Outdoor Adventure Therapy

Organise outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, or team sports. Nature has a healing effect, and these activities promote teamwork, resilience, and physical health.

Family Involvement Initiatives

Creating programmes that involve family members in the recovery process. Educating families about addiction can improve communication and support systems at home.

Mentorship Programmes

Pairing individuals in recovery with mentors who have successfully navigated their own journeys. This one-on-one support can provide guidance and encouragement.

Educational Workshops

We host sessions on topics such as the science of addiction, mental health awareness, and relapse prevention strategies. Knowledge is empowering and can help individuals make informed choices.

Employment Partnerships

We collaborate with local businesses to create job opportunities for those in recovery. Providing stable employment can significantly aid in the transition back into society.

Online Resources and Support

Developing a comprehensive online platform offering resources, forums, and virtual support groups for those unable to attend in-person meetings.

REFERRALS 

Types of Referrals: We accept both self-referrals and third-party referrals, ensuring accessibility for all individuals seeking support.

Screening Process: Upon receipt of the referral, our team will conduct a screening to assess eligibility and suitability for our services.

Assessment Invitation: If the screening is successful, you will receive an invitation for an assessment. This assessment can be conducted in one of three formats: in person, via telephone, or through a video call, depending on your preference and circumstances.

We are committed to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery and look forward to assisting you through this process.


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Crisis Contacts

Mind support line
Call Mind's support line on 0300 102 1234.
This is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Our advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.
We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).


You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:

  • Call 116 123 (free from any phone)
  • Call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day)
  • Email jo@samaritans.org 
  • Visit some branches in person

If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANElineon 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10pm every day).
Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).
You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you're affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website (http://nightline.ac.uk/want-to-talk/) to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
 If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.


If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.
Helplines Partnership
For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
Local NHS mental health crisis helplines
If you live in England, your local NHS should have a mental health crisis number you can call. To find the number use the NHS urgent mental health helpline finder on the NHS website. You will need to know your postcode. If you live in Wales, you can contact NHS 111 and select option 2. This will put you through to an NHS helpline offering 24/7 urgent mental health support. Visit the NHS 111 Wales website to find out more about this service.

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