Health Charities That specialise in Addiction and dependency

STRIDE FOUNDATION UK is an established charity working to provide counselling and advice to those who have the desire to recover, and those who are recovering from substance abuse and their families. STRIDE also provides access to information and education to improve understanding and public perception of the issues surrounding addiction.

Our Charity welcomes in desperate young people who are suffering from the strains of life and may previously have turned to drug, alcohol or substance abuse. In Community they are able to rebuild their lives for a new life in society. The Community helps them rebuild their lives in a new social, spiritual and moral way and to find peace, joy and a sense of meaning in their lives

We support vulnerable people by offering a place of care and refuge, a listening ear, companionship and direct practical help. We provide alcohol, drug and relationship counselling and supply furniture, clothing and food parcels to those in need. We plan to implement a youth programme and a range of directed programmes around independent life skills, employability, sport and positive self-esteem.

Preaching and teaching in the church and having Bible and faith discussions with people in the community, holding prayer meetings, couples fellowship to strengthen family life, assistance to the homeless, alcoholics and victims of disaster. Hospital visitation and prayer with the sick.

Ebenezer Stroud is a Christian charity which provides dry-house residential facilities for young people in recovery from addiction, and also aims to help such clients into sustainable recovery by supplying a series of vital life skills modules.

The provision of leisure/educational activities and a non-alcoholic bar for young people in the Bridgnorth area under the supervision of qualified youth workers.The Bridge operates in the centre of Bridgnorth from its own premises which are open on Tuesday and Friday evenings throughout the year.

We seek through our activities & counselling, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our community and support them with access to essential items such as food, clothes and basic utilities when needed. Activities include craft groups, music, and youth group activities. Our beneficiaries include the BAME community, homeless, drug & alcohol addicts. We operate in Southend on Sea

Provides safety and social awareness training for up to 1500 ten year old children a year from 50 schools in the Shrewsbury and Oswestry area. Children of all abilities attend an annual event during the first two weeks in June. The appropriate specialists provide 14 scenarios which include; internet safety, cyber bullying, drugs and alcohol awareness, safety in and away from the home, etc.

1) The relief of physical and mental sickness of persons of the Sikh community in the UK that are in need by reason of addiction to alcohol and drugs, and, to provide counselling and support to the victims and their families.

We provide facilities for the members of the centre to partake in the purchase of alcohol and be entertained in various ways in the main club itself. We also provide satellite sites for the use of football and cricket and are home to fishing clubs, snooker clubs,organ society's and an over 60s club.

Supporting people who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society as a result of one of more of the following factors: unemployment; financial hardship; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); substance abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs; discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender

Cafe, young peoples group, childrens activities, special needs activities, helping the homeless, work experience, supporting victims of substance abuse.

WE PROVIDE COUNSELLING,ADVOCACY &SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS.WE TEACH THE WORD OFFER PRAYERS TO HELP THE RELIEVE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL & EMOTIONAL TRAUMA, DISTRESSES, FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, MARRIAGE BREAKDOWN, DRUG & ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY OF INDIVIDUALS THAT SEEK OUR HELP IN THOSE AREAS.WE DO HUMANITARIAN SERVICES THROUGH DONATION OF ITEMS TO THE NEEDY GROUPS IN GHANA ETC.WE ORGANISE EVENTS TO RELIEVE ISOLATION.

Torbay Recovery Information Project operates in the Torbay area.it provides a service to people in recovery from drug and alcohol addictions through the provision of support, advocacy and information. The group is peer led and provides a range of social and leisure activities that help promote and maintain recovery of individuals this includes darts, art and crafts and movie nights.

The range and focus of our work includes providing advocacy and crisis interpenetration surrounding domestic violence, including emotional and practical support, interpreting and translation, recreational activities, careers advice, drug abuse awareness, escorting, and transport, while promoting, and befriending networks.

The provision of financial support and guidance to established charitable organisations:(1) in the UK, supporting young people in the UK with a bias towards young people, who are suffering from depression and mental health issues or who are confronting drug abuse issues; and(2) within the UK and Europe, supporting education and healthcare projects and programmes in the third world

Church (Wed): Bible Studies, Fridays Prayers and Ministration, Sundays: Main Service, TLG: Youth Early Intervention Program for Schools, CCF Recovery: Group for people with Addiction, Crawley Community Cafe: for the homeless, the unemployed and underprivileged, Who Let The Dads Out: Group for dads and their children, Ignition Training: Development of job-search skills for those looking for work

Explaining the court process to parents;attending court hearings, key meetings, appointments with specialist services (i.e. drugs/alcohol, mental health, domestic abuse) with parents;regular one-to-one sessions to provide emotional and practical support;prayer support at parents request;linking parents in to relevant community groups, fitness classes;support post court for 12 months

We are a Christian church serving the communities in Birmingham and the Black Country. We help people to discover the Christian faith and live out their faith practically through Sunday services, prayer meetings and bible teaching. We reach the hurting people in the inner city. We help people affected by addiction to achieve life transformation through recovery.

Our Victory Homes provide safe Christian family environments through supported living for 12 months for men and women to live free from drugs/alcohol addiction.

SWAP Rehabilitation and Resettlement assists potentially homeless prison leavers and homeless offenders referred by Probation and Police Prolific Offender Team.Our Change of Lifestyle Program, addressing mental health and drugs/alcohol addiction, assists the transition from prison to successful community living. Our education projects are helping those with little/no education to build confidence.

Supporting those adults negatively affected by someone else's legal/illegal substance use. Once located they are offered a comprehensive assessment of their holistic needs, covering immediate crisis, physical and psychological well being, resilience and advice and guidance. We support, energise and strengthen families so they are able to create a lifestyle that does not support substance misuse.

The Charity activities will mainly be available online via Web-TV. The content will, in addition to raising and promoting Christian values and principles, include topics such as addiction, leadership, anger management, abuse, equality, tolerance and social issues with a Christian ethos. It was also provide Christian study materials to preachers, teachers, youth leaders and other individuals.

ISAAC is a Christian-based organisation that encourages and supports people working in the addiction arena to maximise their effectiveness through networking, training, advocacy and professional development. ISAAC's main activities are networking and fellowship, access to training and capacity building and membership support.

ARCADE provides interactive life-skills based alcohol and drug education projects. Our main target group are 9-13 years of age and their parents. the 3 main aims of our work are :- To build self esteemDevelop decision making skills and Provide age appropriate factual alcohol and drug information.