Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services - North West Prisons

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We offer support and treatment for those with drug and alcohol needs who are in HMP Liverpool, HMP Forest Bank, HMP YOI Hindley and HMP Buckley Hall.

Our teams deliver psychosocial interventions tailored to individuals’ needs and stage in custody and prepare them for moving back into the community. In close partnership with other agencies, we ensure a holistic approach to support recovery with seamless continuity of care. Peer mentor packages are also available across our sites.

HMP Liverpool

Our service focuses on short-term interventions to prepare individuals for release. Our Connecting Communities package supports people to reintegrate into the community, access any ongoing help and continue to build on their recovery.

This site also offers:

  • Harm reduction support
  • SMART recovery
  • Base Programme
  • Joint groups with psychological services
  • Recovery gym
  • Motivational work to support individual needs and manage risks
  • Group work

We are based inside the prison.

Find us

  • We are located inside the prison.

  • 68 Hornby Road
    Bootle
    Liverpool L9 3DF

HMP YOI Hindley

We work with all people who require our support, including young adults with long term sentences. We have a strong partnership with Red Rose Recovery and offer:

  • One-to-one interventions
  • Foundations of Rehabilitation Programme
  • Inside Out programme
  • ISFL Recovery Wing
  • Mutual aid sessions
  • Acupressure

Find us

  • We are based inside the prison.

  • Barracks Road
    Bickershaw
    Wigan WN2 5TH

HMP Forest Bank

Our team delivers short-term release preparation support and a variety of therapeutic options. These include:

  • Connecting Communities package
  • Mutual aid support
  • Harm reduction support
  • Acupressure
  • A Healthy Living course
  • Motivational work

Find us

  • We are based inside the prison.

  • Agecroft Road
    Pendlebury
    Manchester M27 8FB

HMP Buckley Hall

As a long-term settlement establishment, our service sits within an ISFL unit and an Aspire unit. Our focus is on in-depth rehabilitation and strengthening family connections.

We provide:

  • One-to-one interventions
  • Foundations of Rehabilitation Programme
  • Extensive family support
  • The Base Programme
  • Recovery through creative arts including drama
  • Peer mentor support

Find us

  • We are based inside the prison.

  • Buckley Farm Lane
    Rochdale OL12 9DW