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ARA's Mission Statement
- We will provide high quality treatment and support services in order to reduce the harm caused by substance misuse and the consequent damage to individuals, their families and communities
- We will invest in our staff team and their workplace, acknowledging that quality services can only be sustained through the retention of a skilled, supported and motivated multi-disciplinary team
- We will work in partnership with other agencies to achieve targets in the reduction of substance misuse and positive outcomes including abstinence from drugs or alcohol
- We will secure opportunities for longer-term growth through effective planning, preparation and diversification in a fast moving and changing environment
- We will provide evidence of the effectiveness of our services
- We will continuously monitor and evaluate our performance against our mission to ensure we stay on track
About Us
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ARA's Head Office, King Street, Bristol |
Drug and alcohol misuse and dependency ruins lives and families. It represents a huge cost to the community and society generally - but there is hope because treatment works!
For 21 years the Addiction Recovery Agency (ARA) has been providing hope, through treatment, to thousands of people experiencing problems because of drug and alcohol misuse and dependency.
Lives have been changed, families restored
and communities healed as a result of the wide range
of successful treatment interventions offered by the
charity in Bristol and North Somerset.
With over 60 staff and 20 volunteers ARA is now one of the largest voluntary organisations providing drug and alcohol treatment services in the South West. The organisation offers a full range of treatment and support, with a focus on abstinence-based services together with a specialist alcohol service in Bristol, and harm reduction services in North Somerset.
Services are provided by a dedicated and committed team of staff and volunteers operating from four main locations in Bristol and North Somerset with some services delivered from satellite locations such as GP surgeries. ARA works closely with the Criminal Justice services to ensure treatment is available to those whose drug or alcohol misuse has led them into crime.
Working in Partnership with drug and alcohol commissioners, in addition to other service providers, is key to the successful delivery of treatment and support. ARA is committed to delivering seamless services.
ARA offers a professional service with trained staff and volunteers who are supported in undertaking accredited training and achieving recognised qualifications. The organisation recognises the importance of high quality supervision and support as well as a good working environment with access to the latest IT facilities.
ARA is actively involved in local Drug Action Teams as well as the Bristol Drug Services Providers’ Forum. It is a founding member of the European Association for the Treatment of Addictions UK (EATA) and is a member of DrugScope and Homeless Link. ARA's advice and guidance services are nationally recognised with Matrix accreditation and, in 2005, ARA achieved Investors in People which was re-accredited in 2008.
Head Office: King's
Court, King Street, Bristol BS1 4EE. Telephone 0117 930 0282 fax 0117
929 4810
info@addictionrecovery.org.uk
Addiction
Recovery Agency Limited Limited Company Number 2540814 Registered
Charity Number 1002224
Members of EATA (European Association for Treatment of Addiction UK)
DRUGSCOPE & Homeless Link