Brighton and Hove Recovery Service
Employment support
If employment is part of your recovery, we can help. We believe everyone is capable of doing some work if they want to, and we will support you with this.
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based service that matches people with work that they want to do.
Our support is available if you are aged 18 to 65 and in treatment at Change Grow Live.
To find out more, speak to your recovery coordinator or contact our IPS Team at [email protected] or 01273 731900.
Visit our IPS page to find out more about our employment support services.
Nurses and health and wellbeing
Our in-service nurses offer on-site wound care, hepatitis B vaccinations and flu vaccinations. You can find them at Richmond House on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30.
Call us to book a slot: 01273 731 900
We also offer offer sexual health self-test kits, advice on how to complete them, and information around sexual health and safer sex.
Hepatitis C
We are working to eliminate hepatitis C in Brighton and Hove for good. Our best defence against it is to get tested. Tests are quick, easy and free. They are offered across our Brighton and Hove services.
Just ask at reception or ask your recovery coordinator.
Treatment is easy and very effective - you can expect to be cured after taking one tablet a day for 12 weeks. Your treatment will be supported by The Hepatitis C Trust.
Liver Health
We offer FibroScans to assess the health of your liver. The scans are run as drop ins on a Wednesday from 9:00 to 16:00.
If needed, you will then be able to access specialist monitoring here at our service in Richmond House.
Psychology
Our team includes psychologists, counsellors and related roles. We work with the people who use our service in structured treatment to support them in their recovery journey. We offer a psychology group programme, amongst other projects and initiatives.
We also work with staff to support them in their roles and collaborate with services across Brighton and Hove to improve access to therapy for people with substance misuse difficulties.
Family, friends and carers
Our family and carers team (FACT) is here for you if you're affected by someone else's drug or alcohol issues.
We support family members, partners, friends and more. We realise it can be painful and difficult, but we are here for you. We can offer support to anyone in the BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41 areas, even if the other person isn't getting support from us.
We understand what a huge impact it can have on you and other family members. Please email [email protected] to find out how we can support you.
We also work with other organisations to help you with your recovery.
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Oasis
Oasis Project helps women, children and families with lived experience of drug and alcohol problems. It supports them to find the strength and opportunities to make choices that lead to change, not just for themselves, but for their families, their friends and their communities.
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Cascade Creative Recovery
Cascade Creative Recovery is a community-based, peer-led charity that runs drop-in groups to allow people to discover their creative selves. These include: choir, yoga, mindfulness, art, drama, peer support groups and more. You can find them at Brighthelm Centre. All of their activities are free.
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Pathways to Health
Pathways to Health is a high quality, low-cost ear acupuncture service for people affected by stress, anxiety and depression, mental health issues, drug and alcohol dependency, and those living with HIV.
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Terrence Higgins Trust
Terrence Higgins Trust offer HIV and sexual health support and advice over the phone or in person via appointment.
