Al-Anon
Support groups for anyone who is affected by a friend or family member's drinking.
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Integrated Recovery Service - St Helens
How we can help
We are here to support you if you want to make positive changes to your drug or alcohol use.
We are a drug and alcohol service for adults aged 19+, families and carers in St Helens. We offer a wide range of support including one-to-one appointments and group work.
As well as drugs and alcohol, we offer support with health and wellbeing, criminal justice, domestic abuse and homelessness.
We also have a specialist family support project called Building Bridges, that works with parents who are affected by substance use.
If you are concerned about your drug use, please take our drugs quiz. You can also chat to us online.
Get in touch
To find out more about how we can help you, please do get in touch.
Phone: 01744 410752
Email: [email protected]
Families email: [email protected]
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Find us
- 80 Corporation Street
St Helens
Merseyside WA10 1UQ There is public parking near the service, as well as several car parks near the building.
Opening times
These are our opening times.
- Monday09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday09:00 - 19:30
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Your first visit
When you arrive, we'll have a quick chat about what support we can offer you. We know it can seem daunting, but you can chat with staff in our waiting room and have a hot drink.
You are welcome to bring a friend or family member for support if you like.
Cheshire and Merseyside counselling service
We offer one-to-one counselling to support you in your recovery. We can support you with activities like guided meditation, emotional management and creative groups. We can do this face-to-face, online, or over the phone. It's a safe space for you to open up without fear of being judged.
If you'd like to have counselling, please speak to your recovery coordinator.
General advice
If you’re worried about your drug use and want to make some positive changes, we’re here to help. Cutting down or quitting drugs can help you to be happier, safer and healthier. We've shared some tips and advice on the following:
Drug advice and support
Everyone’s journey from an addiction to drugs is different. The right treatment for you will depend on your experiences and your current situation.
If you need help with drug problems, we’ll get you the personalised support you need. Read more about the types of support we offer below.
Medication
If you’re dependent on heroin or another opioid, you might get a prescription for medication-assisted treatment such as methadone or buprenorphine. You can use this medication to help you cut down or stop using.
If you come to one of our services and decide medication is the right option for you, we will work with you to make sure you are on the right dose.
We understand that recovery isn't everyone's goal. We will only suggest reducing or stopping medication-assisted treatment if you are ready and it's safe.
Detox
A drug detox will help you to either switch safely from a drug to a medication, or come off drugs altogether. The detox will be part of a bigger recovery plan, and a medical professional will manage and guide you through it.
This might be an in-patient treatment at a service or medical facility, or it could be something you do at home. You might be given medication to help you with the detox and the withdrawal in particular.
Needle exchange
You can get access to clean needles, syringes and other equipment at our needle exchange at the Riverview Health Centre. You can also dispose of used equipment. You can also get clean needles at local pharmacies. Pop your postcode in below to find your nearest one.
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Chat to us online
We'll connect you to someone from our national online team via our webchat. They’ll introduce themselves and ask for your first name. They'll then ask you some questions to understand your concerns and needs. This is a free and confidential service. Please note, the team can't discuss your current treatment with you.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Regular support groups all over the country who come together with two aims: to stay sober, and to help others seeking help to stop drinking.
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Breaking Free Online
Free, online treatment and recovery program for anyone who would like support with their alcohol or drug use. Speak to a member of staff or volunteer at your local service to get access.
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SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery helps people decide whether they have a problem with alcohol or drugs, builds up motivation to change and offers proven tools and techniques to support recovery.
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SAM app
Understand and manage your anxiety with self-help exercises.
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Narcotics Anonymous
A network of mutual aid groups across the country for people who are looking for support to be - and stay - drug-free.
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