STAR Drug and Alcohol Service - East Sussex

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How we can help

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Our drug team helps people who need support for their drug use.

We provide tailored help for those who are using drugs such as opiates, cocaine, cannabis, benzodiazepines, ketamine, MDMA, steroids and amphetamine. Our support focuses on your needs. We offer one-to-one or group work, substitute prescribing, recovery-focused counselling, detox and rehab programmes.

Find us 

Our drugs team operates from two main hubs across East Sussex and a variety of satellite hubs, allowing you to get the support you need wherever in East Sussex you are.

Eastbourne

Find us

  • Lift House is a five minute walk from Eastbourne train station.

  • Lift House
    6 St Leonards Road
    Eastbourne BN21 3UH
  • There is limited on-street parking available, and a car park at Eastbourne train station which costs £5.40 per day or part of a day.

Opening times in Eastbourne

Please note we are closed for lunch every day from 13:00 - 13:30.

  • Monday9:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday9:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday9:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday9:00 - 19:00
  • Friday9:00 - 17:00

Hastings

Find us

  • Thrift House is 5 minutes away from Hastings train station, in Hastings town centre, next to the Nationwide Building Society.

  • Thrift House
    13 Wellington Place
    Hastings TN34 2NY
  • There is a pay-and-display car park at the rear of Castle Parade. Cost - 2 hours £3.30, 3 hours £4.40.

Opening times in Hastings

Please note we are closed for lunch every day from 13:00 - 13:30.

  • Monday9:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday9:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday9:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday9:00 - 19:00
  • Friday9:00 - 17:00

Contact us

Phone: 03003038160

Email: [email protected]

Our secure email address is: [email protected]

 

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If you have a question or you're worried about something, we’re here for you. Our online chat service is free and you'll be speaking to a trained worker. 

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Your first visit

We know coming into our service for the first time can be daunting. When you arrive, you'll be greeted by a friendly member of our team. They'll chat to us about what options are available. If you'd like to bring someone else with you, please do.