Likewise is a drug and alcohol support service with no judgement, no pressure and no expectations. It’s help for you, however you need it – it could be dropping in for a cup of tea, or help with housing.

How we can help
We will support you to achieve your goals around your alcohol and/or drug use through a range of treatments. That might be stopping completely or just cutting down. You can set your own goals.

Working with you
Our experienced, professional teams work together with individuals to develop a recovery plan that suits them. Everyone is provided with a dedicated worker to support them through their recovery journey.

We offer

• One-to-one support
• Structured group therapy to work on a range of topics
• Support for family members – involving them directly in recovery where appropriate
• Health and wellbeing checks, health screenings, blood testing and vaccinations from our medical team
• Help to achieve a balanced approach to life through therapeutic intervention
• Support to reduce harm and prevent overdose
• Detox from alcohol and/or drugs
• Substitute medication is available for some drugs that you may use.

Early intervention and prevention
We can provide early intervention and prevention; including brief intervention, harm reduction, outreach and training. This may include:

• Guidance for people using New Psychoactive Substances, ‘club drugs’, cannabis and steroids
• Sterile injecting equipment through local pharmacies and our on-site needle exchange.

Recovery Support
With our partner, Project 6, Likewise offers a diverse programme of recovery and aftercare support. This will include:

• Rolling group programme including mutual aid
• Structured recovery programme
• Wellbeing groups and activities
• Progression pathways including peer support & volunteer training, individual placement support and ambassador scheme.