York Drug and Alcohol Service

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Emerging Futures written in a pink to orange gradient

ASPIRE is a day rehab service in York for people affected by drug and alcohol dependencies.

Delivered by Emerging Futures, in partnership with Change Grow Live, the programmes are delivered in groups, working alongside others going through the same process. By the end, people leave with a renewed sense of self and a strong support network, which provides an excellent foundation for long term recovery.

The ASPIRE programmes

    • Course length: 6 weeks

    Preparation for Change - York

    Preparation for Change is a 6-week behaviour change programme for people who are taking their first steps toward a change of lifestyle.

    The programme encourages people to identify their strengths, motivations and resources and reflect on the links between actions and values.

    Topics covered at Preparation for Change:

    • Making small steps
    • Resources that support change
    • Connecting with your values
    • Acceptance and commitment theory
    • Overcoming mental blocks (is this what you meant by stuck thinking?)
    • Identifying risks and increasing safety
    • Course length: 12 weeks

    Thrive - York

    Thrive is an abstinence-based rehabilitation group which enables people to reach long term stable recovery.

    We use a person-centred approach to explore the practical skills required to achieve lasting change.

    Thrive is a 12-week full-time behaviour change programme. People who have enrolled in the programme are able to access counselling via our partners, Change Grow Live.

    Topics covered at THRIVE:

    • Five ways to well-being
    • Changing behaviours
    • Goals
    • Health and wellbeing
    • Mindfulness
    • Acceptance & Commitment Theory (ACT)
    • Identity and values
    • Resilience
    • Recovery relapse prevention
    • Thoughts, feelings and emotions

Contact us

Free and available to anyone impacted by drug and/or alcohol use, speak to your Change Grow Live keyworker, get in touch for more information, or visit us in person for a chat.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01904 464680 (Select option 3)

Find us

  • Bowes Morrell House
    111 Walmgate
    York YO1 9UA