Spectrum Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services

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How we can help

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We can empower you to make changes in your life.

We offer advice and support to people who want help with drug and alcohol use. We'll tailor your recovery to suit you, as we know everyone's journey is different.

Find us

  • We are just past the roundabout connecting Gunnels Wood Road and Six Hills Way. We are a 15-minute walk from Stevenage train station.

  • Armstrong House
    Norton Road
    Stevenage SG1 2LX

  • There isn't any on-site parking.

Opening times

  • Monday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Wednesday 12:00 - 20:00
  • Thursday 09:30 - 12:30
  • Friday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Saturday 10:00 - 13:00
  • Sunday (Closed)

Contact us

Phone number: 0800 652 3169

Email: [email protected]

If it's an emergency or you don't think you can stay safe, please call 999 or go to A&E. If you feel like you need someone to talk to right now, we would recommend calling the Samaritans on 116 123.

If you're looking for local support, you can find services in Hertfordshire on this website.

We are working with Care Opinion - an independent website where people can share their experiences of using different services. Click here to share your story. 

Get social

Follow us on social media to see what's happening in the service and the community.

What's on

Watch this space! New groups are coming soon. 

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Monday

Time
Activity
12:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

13:00

SMART Recovery Group sessions are held every Monday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

Tuesday

Time
Activity
10:00

Brief Interventions Group sessions are held every Tuesday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

11:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

12:30

Are you nearing the end of your detox? This session will assist you in overcoming cravings, dealing with triggers, increasing self-esteem, and remaining abstinent. 

Wednesday

Time
Activity
18:00

Brief Interventions Group sessions are held every Wednesday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

18:00

SMART Recovery Group sessions are held every Wednesday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

19:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

Thursday

Time
Activity
10:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

11:00

EBI Alcohol Group sessions are held every Thursday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

Friday

Time
Activity
10:00

Are you looking for a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing? Look no further than weekly ear acupuncture sessions! This ancient practice is known to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance your mood. Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to promote healing and relaxation. Come join us for a weekly ear acupuncture session and experience the many benefits for yourself!

11:00

Foundations Of Recovery sessions are held every Friday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

12:30

Creative Space sessions are held every Friday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. For further information, talk to your recovery worker.

Saturday

Time
Activity
10:30

We're even available on Saturdays providing Recovery Group sessions at Change Grow Live Stevenage. Join our Saturday sessions starting from 10:30am and get involved.

11:30

Activity sessions are held every Saturday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. Join our Saturday sessions starting from 10:30am and get involved.

12:00

Lunch variety is served is every Saturday at Change Grow Live Stevenage. Join our Saturday sessions starting from 10:30am and get involved.

Satellite Hubs

Satellite Hubs that are available in Stevenage:

 

Mondays

Coombes Community Centre (Weekly)

Address:

Burns Rd, Royston SG8 5PT

Opening Times

10:00 - 14:00

 

Thursdays

Jackmans Community Centre (Weekly)

Address:

Ivel Ct, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2NL

Opening Times

10:00 - 12:30

Advice and support

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Alcohol

We offer one-to-one and group support from an experienced alcohol worker. If you're worried about your drinking but not yet dependent, we offer 6 sessions via phone or video call. We can do these sessions on evenings and weekends. Find out more about our alcohol treatment options.  

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Drugs

We offer confidential one-to-one and group support from an experienced drug worker. We can help you with any drug use, including heroin, cocaine, benzos and more. If you need it, we can provide medical support such as substitute prescribing.

At our needle exchange, you can get harm reduction information and advice.

If you're worried about your cannabis use, we offer 6 sessions via phone or video call. We can do these sessions on evenings and weekends. 

Find out more about our drug treatment options.

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Support for others

It can be tough when your loved one has a problem with drugs or alcohol but you're not alone. We have family and carers groups where you can find out more about addiction, share your feelings and learn how to build a healthier relationship with your loved one.

Your first visit

When you visit the service for the first time, a member of staff will greet you in reception. They will help you to sign in and talk you through what will happen next. We have tea, coffee and water available. There's also information on other support services that you can take home with you. Please don't hesitate to ask at reception if you have any questions.

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“It hasn’t always been easy and of course I’ve had my doubts.

Everyone in recovery has their little tricks or things that work for them, and for me it’s knowing that I can always go back to drinking again if I want to. That might sound strange, but it means that I’m making a choice – that I have a choice – and that I am in control of myself and my future. For me, that’s really important.”

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