Addiction Support & Recovery

An addictive behaviour pattern is one that a person finds they are powerless to break. Without help, habits do not change. This is a challenge when funding cuts hit society’s vulnerable people first.

Decreasing specialist funding means decreased help and treatment for those working through addiction issues. Amongst this there are opportunities for individual Christians, as well as churches to, help bridge some of the gap left by reduced services.

How you or your church can help

Could you, your church or your business offer mentoring, skills, apprenticeships or even business start-up advice, which can help support those who are rebuilding their lives?

Addiction Support & Recovery Groups

Adult Children of Alcoholics is an anonymous program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Believers In Recovery is a church wide Christian recovery community supporting men and women who have been affected directly or indirectly by drug or alcohol addiction. www.believersinrecovery.co.uk
DHI (Developing Health & Independence) work with disadvantaged people and those who need a bit of extra help to be able to live independently. www.dhi-online.org.uk
Fresh Start empowers your church to help people break free from life controlling habits like drinking, smoking, gambling or internet addictions. The weekly groups provide a place of trust and security, where people are offered emotional and practical support. https://capuk.org/get-involved/your-church/partner-with-cap/fresh-start
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other that they may solve their common problem & help others to do the same. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Impact Pathways has lists of local alcohol services and drugs services. www.impactpathways.org.uk
Life Recovery Group offers Christian recovery meetings and support for people who struggle to connect with God and maintain recovery in mainstream church. https://www.inhope.uk/our-activities/life-recovery/
NACOA (National Association for Children of Alcoholics) provides information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking. www.nacoa.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. www.ukna.org
Nilaari specialises in support for black and minority ethnic groups. www.nilaari.co.uk
SMART Recovery helps individuals recover from any addictive behaviour and lead meaningful & satisfying lives; using a science-based therapeutic programme of training. www.smartrecovery.org.uk
Southmead Project is a registered charity providing free therapeutic and practical support to adults who were abused as children and have turned to drugs, alcohol and other ways of self-harming as a consequence of that trauma. southmeadproject.org.uk
The Swan Project offers a range of low-cost counselling and therapeutic services which aim to empower the personal recovery and growth of anyone committed to reducing their drinking. bristolmind.org.uk/mental-health-resources/akousis-the-swan-project/