Addaction helps people change their behaviour to become the very best that they can be. It could be their drug or alcohol use or worries about their mental health – we support people to making lasting change in their lives.
You can find us all over the UK – at 120 services from Cornwall to Scotland – helping adults, young people, families and communities to change for the better. We are one of the UK’s leading and largest specialist drug, alcohol and mental health treatment charities. We believe that effective treatment needs to be tailored to the individual. Each person needs committed and caring support as they move forward step by step.
•1-2-1 support and groups
•18225 project
•Over-55 projects
•Community detox
•Community Care Assessments
•Access to inpatient detox
•Alcohol Support groups
•Veterans service
•Women only services
•Needle exchange
•Recovery Support Services
•Family focussed interventions
•Carers and friends support groups
•Pharmacological interventions
•Support to those affected by Over the counter medication (OTC) Prescription only medication (POM) and Benzos, Criminal Justice team and Nurse clinics run daily for BBV vaccinations.
•Volunteering opportunities
Locations we operate in
Weston Super Mare - 01934 427 940
35 The Boulevard, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1PE
Services we Provide
Drugs
Overview
Our aim is to help transform the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol problems. We do this by offering a wide range of services in England and Scotland.
Not only do we help the individual recover from their dependency, but we also offer support to those closest to them.
Working with families and loved ones forms a major part of Addaction's treatment ethos.
What we do
Daily Duty System
Duty operates through opening hours:
- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri (9 - 5)
- Thursday (8 - 8)
- Saturday (10 - 1)
Prescribing Services
We deliver a full range of prescribing interventions in the treatment of opiate dependence, community detoxifications and referrals to inpatient detoxifications and Community Care Assessments for access to residential treatment.
Key Working
We offer 1-1 appointments, psychosocial interventions, brief interventions, Counselling, recovery plans and wrap around services available, reducing drug related harm and building motivation to change.
Groupwork
We deliver a number of group work programmes to suit all needs and stages of recovery:
Structured Self Empowerment Day Programme
- 4 days per week
- This group will help you to gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviours which potentially can be triggers for relapse.
Prep 4 Change Group
- 1x weekly group
- This can assist you in preparing for detox or making significant changes in your drug use
Mutual Aid Partnership Meetings (MAP)
- Running 3x per week
- These are peer support meetings that are open to anyone who wishes to discuss alcohol or drug misuse issues.
- MAP uses a range of evidence-based techniques and strategies, to educate and elicit change in behaviours relating to alcohol and drug use.
- It uses "MAP" tools to empower participants to arm themselves with solutions/new thought processes as a vehicle towards change.
Needle Exchange & BBV Testing Service
- Operates during office opening hours
- Advice and information is available to help you to get on the road to recovery. Immediate BBV testing and vaccinations available
Drug intervention Programme (DIP)
For individuals involved in the criminal justice system through drug related behaviour, with emphasis on the need to break the cycle of crime and drugs.
This is achieved by providing opportunities to access support and treatment programmes to address substance misuse.
Where we do it
Duty
35 Boulevard WSM BS23 1PE, A full comprehensive assessment of your needs will be completed.
Group Work
The majority of our groups are delivered at our office.
How to access
Duty
No appointment necessary, just walk in or call us on 01934 427940
Group Work
Please contact us if you are interested in attending any of the above groups on 01934 427940
Children and families
Overview
Our aim is to help transform the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol problems. We do this by offering a wide range of services in England and Scotland.
Not only do we help the individual recover from their dependency, but we also offer support to those closest to them.
Working with families and loved ones forms a major part of Addaction's treatment ethos.
What we do
Working With Families
Breaking The Cycle
A family centred approach to substance misuse providing practical skills and support, working as an advocate for the family.
Coffee mornings are also available for families with children under 5 as a place to meet others experiencing similar difficulties and develop positive peer learning.
Where we do it
Duty
35 Boulevard WSM BS23 1PE, A full comprehensive assessment of your needs will be completed.
Group Work
The majority of our groups are delivered at our office.
How to access
Duty
No appointment necessary, just walk in or call us on 01934 427940
Group Work
Please contact us if you are interested in attending any of the above groups on 01934 427940
Alcohol
Overview
Our aim is to help transform the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol problems. We do this by offering a wide range of services in England and Scotland.
Not only do we help the individual recover from their dependency, but we also offer support to those closest to them.
Working with families and loved ones forms a major part of Addaction's treatment ethos.
What we do
Daily Duty System
Duty operates through opening hours:
- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri (9 - 5)
- Thursday (8 - 8)
- Saturday (10 - 1)
Prescribing Services
We deliver a full range of prescribing interventions in the treatment of opiate dependence, community detoxifications and referrals to inpatient detoxifications and Community Care Assessments for access to residential treatment.
Key Working
We offer 1-1 appointments, psychosocial interventions, brief interventions, Counselling, recovery plans and wrap around services available, reducing drug related harm and building motivation to change.
Groupwork
We deliver a number of group work programmes to suit all needs and stages of recovery:
Structured Self Empowerment Day Programme
- 4 days per week
- This group will help you to gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviours which potentially can be triggers for relapse.
Prep 4 Change Group
- 1x weekly group
- This can assist you in preparing for detox or making significant changes in your drug use
Mutual Aid Partnership Meetings (MAP)
- Running 3x per week
- These are peer support meetings that are open to anyone who wishes to discuss alcohol or drug misuse issues.
- MAP uses a range of evidence-based techniques and strategies, to educate and elicit change in behaviours relating to alcohol and drug use.
- It uses "MAP" tools to empower participants to arm themselves with solutions/new thought processes as a vehicle towards change.
Drug intervention Programme (DIP)
For individuals involved in the criminal justice system through drug related behaviour, with emphasis on the need to break the cycle of crime and drugs.
This is achieved by providing opportunities to access support and treatment programmes to address substance misuse.
Where we do it
Duty
35 Boulevard WSM BS23 1PE, A full comprehensive assessment of your needs will be completed.
Group Work
The majority of our groups are delivered at our office.
How to access
Duty
No appointment necessary, just walk in or call us on 01934 427940
Group Work
Please contact us if you are interested in attending any of the above groups on 01934 427940
Education, training and employment
Overview
Our aim is to help transform the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol problems. We do this by offering a wide range of services in England and Scotland.
Not only do we help the individual recover from their dependency, but we also offer support to those closest to them.
Working with families and loved ones forms a major part of Addaction's treatment ethos.
What we do
Lifeskills
This group helps to reintegrate individuals back into society through:
- gaining qualifications
- learn social skills
- computer skills
- reading & writing
- CV and courses to help you boost your self esteem and to enable you to reach your full potential
- referrals and signposting to appropriate organisations
Volunteering / Recovery Champions
Addaction recognises the value of offering volunteering opportunities in house and/or through structured external placements, which will offer experience and personal development opportunities, as well as giving individuals the opportunity to 'give something back' to the local community.
Training is provided to all volunteers and recovery champions. Some opportunities might be:
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Peer Mentors
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Co-facilitating groups
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Drama Workshops
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Assertive Outreach
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Sport Buddies
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Support in life skills.
Volunteers also have the opportunity to register with UK-Online and to gain national qualifications in City & Guilds.
Where we do it
Duty
35 Boulevard WSM BS23 1PE, A full comprehensive assessment of your needs will be completed.
Group Work
The majority of our groups are delivered at our office.
How to access
Duty
No appointment necessary, just walk in or call us on 01934 427940
Group Work
Please contact us if you are interested in attending any of the above groups on 01934 427940