Moving Forward
Congratulations on how far you’ve come. You should be proud of how hard you’ve worked and how much you’ve achieved!
This is a time to celebrate your achievements, but also to look ahead and think about what comes next.
We’ve put together some pages to help you with your journey moving forwards.
Finding a community
Finding a group of people who you can relate to can really help to build your resilience and bring joy to your life.
Websites like Meetup and groups on Facebook can help you to find like-minded people in your area to explore your hobbies with.
Sober Socials also run a range of social events that can help you to socialise in a relaxed, safe space.
If you are in recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous offer a safe space for you to get ongoing support and build your own recovery community.
Building your career
Getting back into work or changing your career can be a daunting experience, but the National Careers Service can help to make this a smoother process. They offer:
And much more…
Wellbeing advice
If you need any advice on drugs, alcohol, or your wellbeing, you can take a look on our website or speak to someone using our webchat.
If you’re looking for any information or advice on mental health problems, Mind is a great place to start.
Citizen’s Advice also offer support and advice on a variety of topics.
Getting help
If you are struggling, there are also many ways that you can get help.
If it's an emergency or you don't think you can keep yourself safe, please call 999 or go to A&E.
If you’re worried about relapsing, read through this page.
If you’re interested in getting peer support, there are lots of places that you can access it.