Spectrum Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services

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How we can help

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We are here for you.

We will empower you to set yourself goals and to achieve them. We are a free and confidential service for anyone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol. We offer advice, guidance and support for you during your recovery. 

Contact us

Phone: 0800 652 3169

Email: [email protected]

If it's an emergency or you don't think you can stay safe, please call 999 or go to A&E. If you feel like you need someone to talk to right now, we would recommend calling Samaritans on 116 123.

If you're looking for local support, you can find services in Hertfordshire on the Hertfordshire Directory website.

Hatfield

Find us

  • The service is a 20 minute walk from Hatfield train station.

  • St Martins House
    14 The Common
    Hatfield AL10 0UR

  • There is parking at the hub. There's also a public car park across the road that is free for three hours.

Opening times

  • Monday10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday10:00 - 20:00
  • Thursday10:00 - 20:00
  • Friday10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday10:00 - 13:00
  • SundayClosed

Satellite hubs in Hatfield

Borehamwood

  • Day: Every Wednesday
  • Address: Farriers Way Community Centre, Borehamwood WD6 2TB
  • Opening times: 10:00-15:00 (by appointment only)

St Albans

  • Day: Every Friday
  • Address: The Vineyard, 7 Brick Knoll Park, St Albans AL1 5UG
  • Opening times: 10:00-16:00 (by appointment only)

Stevenage

Find us

  • We are just past the roundabout connecting Gunnels Wood Road and Six Hills Way. We are a 15-minute walk from Stevenage train station.

  • Armstrong House
    Norton Road
    Stevenage SG1 2LX

  • There is no on-site parking.

Opening times

  • Monday10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday10:00 - 20:00
  • Wednesday10:00 - 20:00
  • Thursday10:00 - 13:00
  • Friday10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday10:00 - 13:00
  • SundayClosed

Satellite hubs in Stevenage

Royston

  • Day: Every Monday
  • Address: Coombes Community Centre, Burns Rd, Royston SG8 5PT
  • Opening times: 9:00-14:30 (by appointment only)

Letchworth Garden City

  • Day: Every Thursday
  • Address: Jackmans Community Centre, Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2NL
  • Opening times: 9:00-13:00 (by appointment only)

Watford

Find us

  • The service is a five-minute walk from Watford Junction train station or a 15-minute walk from the town centre.

  • 18 Station Road
    Watford WD17 1JU

Opening times

  • Monday09:30 - 20:00
  • Tuesday13:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
  • Thursday09:30 - 20:00
  • Friday09:30 - 17:00
  • Saturday10:00 - 13:00
  • SundayClosed

Satellite hubs in Watford

Hemel Hempstead Urgent Care

  • Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays
  • Address: Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4AD
  • Opening times: 10:00-12:00

Rickmansworth food bank

  • Days: Tuesday (Bi-Weekly)
  • Address: The Mill Methodist Church, Berry Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth WD3 7HJ
  • Opening times: 14:00-16:00

South Hill Centre, Hemel Hempstead

  • Days: Fridays
  • Address: Cemetery Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JF
  • Opening times: 10:00-12:00

Hemel Job Centre

  • Day: Fridays
  • Address: 1 Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EX
  • Opening times: 13:00-17:00

Hertford

Find us

  • The service is a five-minute walk from Hertford East train station and directly opposite the Tesco Superstore on Ware Road.

  • Yeomans Court
    Ware Road
    Hertford SG13 7HJ

Opening times

  • Monday09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday12:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday10:00 - 20:00
  • Friday09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday10:00 - 13:00
  • SundayClosed

Satellite hubs in Hertford

Bishop Stortford

  • Date: Every Tuesday
  • Address: Oxford House, London Road, Bishop Stortford, CM23 3LA
  • Opening Times: 13:00 - 17:00 (by appointment only)

Broxbourne

  • Date: Every Friday
  • Address: Waltham Cross Community Skills Hub, 59 Pavilions Shopping Centre, Broxbourne EN8 7JU
  • Opening Times: 09:00 - 17:00 (by appointment only)

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What's on

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Monday

Time
Activity
11:00

EBI means Extended Brief interventions. This group will assist you by motivating you prior to beginning your recovery. We will assist you in understanding and initiating the recovery process. You'll be in a group setting with people who are in a similar situation to you.

12:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

13:00

SMART Recovery Group sessions are held every Monday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

11:00

1-hour session. For additional information or modifications, please consult your recovery worker.

Tuesday

Time
Activity
10:00

Brief Interventions Group sessions are held every Tuesday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

11:00

About to finish your detox? This course will help you to beat cravings, deal with triggers, build self-esteem and stay abstinent.  

11:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

12:30

Are you nearing the end of your detox? This session will assist you in overcoming cravings, dealing with triggers, increasing self-esteem, and remaining abstinent. 

14:00

1-hour session. For additional information or modifications, please consult your recovery worker.

Wednesday

Time
Activity
11:00

1-hour session. For additional information or modifications, please consult your recovery worker.

15:00

This is for carers and affected others, including family and friends. Nikki, Siobhan, Rachael and Caroline will help you build a healthier relationship with your loved one. 

18:00

SMART Recovery meetings focus on addictive behaviour, not the substance itself. You will concentrate on the present and future to set goals. We don't focus on the past, we only look ahead.  

18:00

Brief Interventions Group sessions are held every Wednesday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

18:00

SMART Recovery Group sessions are held every Wednesday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker. 

19:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

Thursday

Time
Activity
10:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

12:30

EBI means extended brief interventions. This group will support you by motivating you before you start your recovery. We will help you understand the recovery process and help you to start it. It's in a group setting so you'll be with people in a similar situation to you.

11:00

EBI Alcohol Group sessions are held every Thursday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

13:00

1-hour session. For additional information or modifications, please consult your recovery worker.

13:00

For guidance on housing matters, consider attending this two-hour session organised by Emerging Futures. Consult your recovery worker for more information.

18:00

1-hour session. For additional information or modifications, please consult your recovery worker.

18:00

1-hour session. For additional information or modifications, please consult your recovery worker.

Friday

Time
Activity
10:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

11:00

Foundations Of Recovery sessions are held every Friday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

12:30

Creative Space sessions are held every Friday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

13:00

1-hour session. For additional information or modifications, please consult your recovery worker.

14:00

This two-hour session is organised by Emerging Futures. Consult your recovery worker for more information.

14:00

This two-hour session is organised by Turning Point. Consult your recovery worker for more information.

Saturday

Time
Activity
10:00

The Saturday Service offers check-in, life skills training, along with snacks and refreshments. The service runs for three hours. For more information, please consult your recovery worker.

10:00

The Saturday service in Hertford occurs every other week and lasts for three hours. For more information, please reach out to your recovery worker.

Sunday

Time
Activity
09:00

There are no groups on Sundays.

Advice and support

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Alcohol

We offer one-to-one and group support from an experienced alcohol worker. If you're worried about your drinking but not yet dependent, we offer six sessions via phone or video call. We can do these sessions on evenings and weekends. Find out more about our alcohol treatment options.  

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Drugs

We offer confidential one-to-one and group support from an experienced drug worker. We can help you with any drug use, including heroin, cocaine, benzos and more. If you need it, we can provide medical support such as substitute prescribing.

At our needle exchange, you can get harm reduction information and advice.

If you're worried about your cannabis use, we offer 6 sessions via phone or video call. We can do these sessions on evenings and weekends. 

Find out more about our drug treatment options. 

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“It hasn’t always been easy and of course I’ve had my doubts. 

Everyone in recovery has their little tricks or things that work for them, and for me it’s knowing that I can always go back to drinking again if I want to. That might sound strange, but it means that I’m making a choice – that I have a choice – and that I am in control of myself and my future. For me, that’s really important."

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Support for others

It can be tough when your loved one has a problem with drugs or alcohol but you're not alone. We have family and carers groups where you can find out more about addiction, share your feelings and learn how to build a healthier relationship with your loved one.

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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 is an evidence-based service that matches people with work that they want to do.

Our support is available if you are aged 18 and in treatment at Change Grow Live.

To find out more, speak to your Recovery Worker. You can also email [email protected] or call 0800 652 3169 to refer yourself or for more information.

Visit our Individual Placement and Support page to find out more about our employment support services.