STAR Drug and Alcohol Service - East Sussex
How we can help
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.
Our alcohol 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.
Hastings
Find us
Thrift House is 5 minutes away from Hastings train station, in Hastings town centre, next to the Nationwide Building Society.
- 13 Wellington Place
Hastings TN34 1NY 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 - 17:00
- Wednesday9:00 - 17:00
- Thursday9:00 - 19:00
- Friday9:00 - 17:00
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
Contact us
Phone: 03003038160
Email: [email protected]
Our secure email address is: [email protected]
Get advice right now
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.
Treatment options
If you need it, we can offer a range of treatment options to help you on your journey.
Alcohol treatment options
What’s on
We run a whole range of group work interventions including:
- Pre-detox
- Detox Prep
- Foundations of Change, Grow and Life
- Relapse prevention
- Service user involvement
- Cocaine and cannabis workshops
For more details, contact us at [email protected] or 03003038160.
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 you about what options are available. If you'd like to bring someone else with you, please do.