STAR Drug and Alcohol Service - East Sussex


How we can help
We provide tailored help, and our support focuses on your needs. We offer one-to-one or group work, substitute prescribing, recovery-focused counselling, detox and rehab programmes.
Our Alcohol Team operates from two main hubs in East Sussex and a variety of satellite hubs, allowing you to get the support you need, wherever you are in the county.
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.
- 13 Wellington Place
Hastings TN34 1NY 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.
- Monday9:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday9:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday9:00 - 17:00
- Thursday9:00 - 19:00
- Friday9:00 - 17:00
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
Contact us
Phone: 03003038160
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 chat service is free and you'll be speaking to a trained worker.

Treatment options
We can offer a range of treatment options to help you on your journey.
Alcohol treatment options
What’s on
We run a whole range of group work interventions including:
- Pre-detox
- Detox prep
- Foundations of Change, Grow and Life
- Relapse prevention
- Service user involvement
- Cocaine and cannabis workshops
For more details, contact us at [email protected] or call 0300 303 8160.

Your first visit
We know that 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 you about what options are available. If you'd like to bring someone else with you, please do.