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 drugs team operates from two main hubs in East Sussex and several satellite hubs, allowing you to get the support you need wherever you are in the county.
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
Hastings
Find us
Thrift House is in Hastings town centre. It is a five-minute walk from Hastings train station, next to Nationwide Building Society.
- Thrift House
13 Wellington Place
Hastings TN34 2NY 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.
- Monday09:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday09:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
- Thursday09:30 - 19:00
- Friday09:30 - 17:00
Contact us
Phone: 0300 303 8160
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 webchat is free and you'll be speaking to a trained worker.
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 us about what options are available. If you'd like to bring someone else with you, please do.