Independence Starts Here

Recovery from problematic substance use and gambling can be incredibly difficult – we believe in giving people a chance for change in any situation.

How we can help

Drug Dependency

Alcohol Dependency

Gambling Dependency

Success Stories!

our facts

Who we've helped in the last year

60

Criminal Justice Referrals

132

Community Referrals

854

Interventions

Change The world

How We Can Help

Free & confidential advice from a professional team: In-dependence stands for making a difference, providing a service of high standards and believing that all should be given opportunities to live lives free from dependence.

Criminal Justice Work

In-dependence delivers recovery work in the prison and upon release into the community (after-care). We also work in collaboration with the Probation service to provide support for people on a parole licence.

RECOVERY WORK

Recovery doesn’t mean just quitting the behaviour that is causing you problems, but rather maintaining a lifestyle where the likelihood of returning to those behaviours is minimised. 

AFFECTED FAMILY MEMBERS

An affected family member is anyone who is having to deal with the impact of someone else’s drug, alcohol, or gambling behaviour.

Counselling

Counselling provides a space for you to explore your current situation, to start to think about what you would like to be different, and to work together to achieve this.

ABOUT In-dependence

01. OUR MISSION

To support those affected by drugs, alcohol, or gambling and to minimise related harms through education, prevention, and counselling.

02. Our VALUES

RESPECT We respect our clients’ individual needs and understand the importance of confidentiality, the freedom to choose, and a service free from judgement.

‍INTEGRITY Transparent and honest relationships form the basis of our work and are the foundation on which we build.

‍EQUITY We believe in treating people fairly, not favouring one over another. Promoting the message that change is a possibility for all.

‍EFFECTIVENESS Our work will always be purposeful. Working with clearly defined goals, we seek to promote change.

‍PROFESSIONALISM Our work will be led by best practice, delivered by competent staff who take professional standards seriously.

‍PARTNERSHIP WORKING We will work collaboratively with our key stakeholders.

03. OUR IMPACT

We understand change takes time and can be difficult to measure. We set realistic expectations for change which are continuously reviewed as part of a collaborative process.

News & Events

Needle Exchange Opening Times

Monday         3:30 - 6pm
Tuesday         9am - 12 noon
Wed              5pm - 7pm
Thursday        closed
Friday            9am -10 am

If you can’t come during our opening times please contact us on 01481 729000 - we may be able to see you at a different time.

Needle exchange is closed during Bank Holidays and weekends.

If you are concerned about your own or some one else's use of drugs, alcohol, or gambling please reach out to us. You don't have to be dependent to use our services. Call 01481 729000 or send us a message

Alternatively you can use our self-referral link below.

Self Refer
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