Wear Recovery - Sunderland
We're here to help
Caring Changes is a support service within Wear Recovery for adults affected by a loved one’s substance use.
We offer information, support, advice and opportunities for you. There are friendly and safe places across Sunderland for you to meet with people who have experienced similar situations.
What we do
Our aim is to help family and friends maintain a balance between their caring responsibilities and a life outside their role, improve their own health and wellbeing so that they can stay well and continue to support their loved ones.
Our service can offer:
- One-to-one practical and emotional support
- Group work
- Wellbeing activities
- Weekly arts and crafts workshop
- Peer support
- Training
Hear from the people we have supported
"The Caring Changes team have been an immense support to me. This was the first time I felt I was able to open up fully to someone who understands the life I’m living. I’m so grateful to have this support and would recommend anyone who is trying to muddle through to make the call and seek support."
"So thankful for the much-needed support I receive from Caring Changes, it's a lifesaver for me. Help and advice is a phone call away. Knowing you are not alone, others are in same situation, who can offer advice, support and friendship, group activities which offer much needed 'me time.'"
"I have been taught that I have a life and should live it. Everyone is very understanding, and they help to make the right decision."
Meet our team
The Caring Changes team consists of three Family and Carers Practitioners: Caroline, Courtney and Linsey.
We are individuals from different backgrounds, and we all share our passion for this role.
Caroline has years of experience from a background supporting people with substance use, housing and mental health.
Courtney is the newest member of the team, bringing a wealth of knowledge from her years of experience working within prison establishments and in teaching roles.
Linsey has a wealth of experience working with people with various support needs to make sure their voices are heard.
Getting support from Caring Changes
To get support from Caring Changes, you can refer yourself or be referred by someone else.
To refer yourself call Wear Recovery on 0800 234 6798 during our opening hours.
We also accept referrals from our website. To refer yourself or another person to the service, please complete our online referral form. We will ask you for information to see whether our service is the most appropriate to you. We will then contact you to offer you an assessment appointment.
Professional referrals: Referrals are welcome from any professional. Please call us on the number above to discuss further.
Onward referrals: We can refer families and their individual members to a wide range of appropriate and relevant services.