Spectrum Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services
Coronavirus info
You might be feeling anxious and unsure about everything that’s happening right now. It’s OK to feel like that.
You can contact us from 09:00-19:00 by phoning us on 0800 652 3169 or emailing [email protected]. Our recovery workers are offering support over the phone. If you're worried about something, get in touch.
Updates to the service:
- Our opening hours have changed. Our hubs are open 09:00-17:00 on weekdays
- If you have questions about your prescriptions take a look at our prescription information page.
- For now, we are doing all appointments over the phone.
- Our groups aren't going to be running for a while.
- If you have children staying at home and you’re unsure what to do when they’re hurt or unwell, take a look at this advice.
Help at home
Breaking Free Online is a free, online treatment and recovery program. It's for anyone addicted to alcohol or drugs. You can sign up to the treatment programme using the access code herts11.
Find the latest information on coronavirus on our information pages or the NHS website.
You can find local mutual aid support groups on this website.


How we can help
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
- Monday10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday13:00 - 20:00
- Thursday13:00 - 17:00
- Friday10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday10:00 - 13:00
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.
Get social
Follow us on social media to see what's happening in the service and the community.
What's on
Advice and support

Alcohol
Whatever support you need, we are here for you.

Drugs
Everyone's journey is different, which is why we'll tailor your care to you.

Support for others
We can offer you advice and support if you're worried about a 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.
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’sreally important.” Quote from someone who used the service