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ARA's dedicated Independence in Recovery Centre, situated in Midland Road, Bristol, is the focus for a range of aftercare and support services for people living in Bristol who are committed to remaining abstinent from drugs and alcohol.

 

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The Centre allows ARA to build further on the success of its Relapse Prevention Service, extend capacity through an increased staff team and offer a comprehensive programme of therapeutic, recreational and vocational activities, including:

- weekly relapse prevention groups and one to one counselling
- specialist housing, resettlement and floating support
- advice and guidance around education and vocational opportunities
- volunteering opportunities
- personal development and creative workshops
- group rooms for self-help groups

 
ARA will be extending its advice and guidance services and these will play a prominent part in the support of clients accessing the Centre. Existing partnerships with education providers, community agencies, Lifelong Learning networks and IAG network members will be strengthened to ensure that ARA provides varied, quality opportunities from this unique facility.
   

Who is the Independence in Recovery Service for?


  • If you live in Bristol and would like support to remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol
  • If you feel you would benefit from:
    • Counselling/Groupwork
    • Assistance to access education/training or work opportunities
    • Housing advice/assistance, resettlement and tenancy support
  • If you are returning to the community from:
    • A treatment centre
    • Prison
    • Other treatment service, e.g. community detox
 

Opening Hours

The Centre is open weekdays from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm.

Contact details

For further information call the Centre direct on 0117 954 2235

 

Independence in Recovery is funded by:

Bristol Community Safety and Drug Partnership  

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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
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(European Association for Treatment of Addiction UK) DRUGSCOPE & Homeless Link