We understand that whether someone is seeking support or is in recovery from an alcohol or substance use problem, there may still be challenges for those who are close to them. Our Family Interventions Worker, who has lived experience knows how difficult it can be to navigate recovery alongside a loved one. Fears of relapse, treading on eggshells, fear for the future and the stability of the family unit are some of the difficulties to face. Our family interventions support project provides advice and support to help you work through the difficulties and meet others who are experiencing similar concerns.
Find out more >Kelsey Family CIC delivers family based recovery activity boxes, family health and well-being activities, family recovery coaching, family retreat space and breathing space for those in recovery commencing their journey out of treatment.
Find out more >Rhubarb Farm is a horticultural social enterprise. The farm's aims are to support people to change their lives for the better, and help them to develop confidence, resilience, new skills, and knowledge. Throughout the Rhubarb Recovery Project you will be supported by Recovery Lead, Ben, and our Mental Health trained support workers. You will have the opportunity to do many different and varied roles and hopefully pick up some new hobbies and interests along the way.
Find out more >We offer opportunities for anyone in recovery from alcohol or substance use, in treatment, or attending another recovery support project, to engage in a range of social and physical activities across Derbyshire. Veteran Led Recovery Connections provides veteran-to-veteran support, befriending and recovery activities for ex-armed forces who have experienced alcohol or substance use problems. STAND TO is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our veteran community.
Find out more >The Your Choices Matter programme has been designed to adopt a 360-degree approach to support people in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. The name of the programme is highly pertinent. The choices that all human beings make have consequences. By ensuring a collection of more conscious and carefully deliberated decisions (each waken hour and day) people can find a more positive place in their personal and work life.
Find out more >East Midlands Gambling Harms Service is a Derbyshire Healthcare-led service to offer specialist treatment and support to people struggling with a gambling problem. The service, which is based in Derby, provides specialist therapies, treatment and recovery to those affected by gambling addiction and gambling problems in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
Rethink Mental Illness offer practical and emotional support and signposting to those experiencing severe mental illness, their carers and relatives. The national Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service fills a major gap in the information and help available to people with mental illness and their carers.
Freedom Community project provides practical support for people who are struggling in Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. They also organise social events and run sessions from various locations – see website or give them a call for further details
Healthwatch Derbyshire is an independent voice for the people of Derbyshire. We’re here to listen to the experiences of Derbyshire residents and give them a stronger say in influencing how local health and social care services are provided. We listen to what people have to say about their experiences of using health and social care services and feed this information through to those responsible for providing the services
If you are homeless now, or are threatened with being made homeless within the next 28 days please contact the Housing Options team for advice as soon as possible. They may also be able to help with problems such as harassment and illegal eviction or domestic violence and can put you in touch with other agencies that offer support and advice.
HOPELineUK is a confidential support and advice service for: Young people under the age of 35 who may be having thoughts of suicide or anyone concerned a young person may be having thoughts of suicide.
Everyone goes through difficult times, but sometimes our problems affect our day-to-day lives and we feel that we can’t cope. If you are in this situation, you are not alone. Insight talking therapies is a free and confidential service, commissioned by the NHS, and is available to anyone aged 16+ and living in Derbyshire.
The Killamarsh and Chesterfield North Neighbourhood team provides mental health support to adults regardless of age; this support is based on individuals’ needs. The team will work with you to help you find both short-term and longer-term ways to improve your mental health, and to focus on healthy living and behaviours.
Let’s Talk – Wellbeing is a service that provides psychological assessment and treatment for what are known as mild to moderate common mental health problems, which 1 in 4 of us suffer with at some stage in our lives. It is normal to experience changes in your mood and behaviour at times of stress and emotional upset. Your physical health may also affect your mood and stress levels. If these changes continue to affect you, your home or your working life for a few weeks, then Let’s Talk – Wellbeing could help. Having a chance to talk to someone who is qualified to help can make all the difference.