Stockton Recovery Service

Who we are

Stockton Recovery Service is a support service for people over 18 years old who are using drugs. We also offer a dedicated Family Service to support families affected by parental drug use, working with the parents, carers, children and any young carers.

What we do

Our service offers tailored support for people using drugs at all stages including harm reduction, criminal justice, structured day programme, aftercare and stimulant specific support. In addition there is a Family Service and support for vulnerable women.
Services include:

• confidential advice and information for those using drugs over the age of 18
• assessment of an individual’s specific needs
• needle exchange and harm reduction
• reducing criminal activity
• working with people arrest referral who have tested positive for cocaine and/or opiates
• information to help with taking decisions about drug and alcohol use
• support to help cut down or stop using drugs or alcohol
• advice and information for parents and carers
• one-to-one sessions
• group work
• structured day programme
• breakfast club
• appointments at a convenient location
• specific support for those who are sex working
• sex worker outreach
• signposting and gateway to other services
• peer mentor programme
• peer support services
• supported employment
• stimulant outreach service.
• training for parents and families - Parent Factor and M-Pact
• support for young carers
• male and female workers

Next steps

Our services can be accessed by contacting us by phone or email or by dropping in during opening hours.

You may be referred to us by the police, probation, social services or your doctor, among others. Upon referral we carry out an assessment to determine the level and type of support you need.