Drug and Alcohol support in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland
Quick links: Find the right support | Exploring your options
Where are you now with drugs and alcohol?
You might be here because you're curious, feeling unsure, or simply thinking about how alcohol or drugs might play a role in your life. You don’t need to have a ‘problem’ to start reflecting on your use - taking time to think about it is a strong and important first step.
In Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland, people from all walks of life are starting to look at their drinking habits and how alcohol might be affecting their health and wellbeing. Whether you're just beginning to ask questions or feel ready to make a change, you're not alone and support is available.
Across South Tees, there are two drug and alcohol services that offer help to local people.
If you live in Redcar and Cleveland
WithYou
WithYou is a free and confidential service supporting people in Redcar and Cleveland who are concerned about their drug or alcohol use. They offer friendly advice, treatment options, and ongoing support to help you take control of your health and wellbeing.
How to get in touch
Visit us: 161 High Street, Redcar, TS10 3AN
Call us: 0300 3033 781
Email us: thrive.withyou@nhs.net
If you live in Middlesbrough
Recovery Solutions Service
The Recovery Solutions Service is a free and confidential service for people living in Middlesbrough. It offers support to help you explore your relationship with drugs and alcohol and work towards making positive changes that feel right for you.
Visit one of our hubs:
Live Well East - Crossfell Road, Berwick Hills, Middlesbrough, TS3 7PE
Live Well West - Ayresome Green Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 5BA
Live Well South - 1 Viewley Centre Road, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9JH
Call us on 01642 726800
Or, email us at accessingchangetogether@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Read on to discover more about the support available from both services.
Sometimes it helps to have a chat about your drinking or drug use, even if you are not sure it is a problem. You might just want to understand it better or see what support is out there.
Our local services can give you space to talk things through, answer your questions, and share ideas that might help. There is no pressure, and you decide what happens next.
Exploring your options
Everyone’s experience with alcohol or drugs is different, but there are some signs that might mean it is time to reach out for help. These can include:
finding it hard to cut down or stop
using alcohol or drugs more often than before
noticing changes in your mood, sleep, or energy
problems with work, school, or daily life
arguments or distance in relationships
spending more money than you can afford on alcohol or drugs
health problems or feeling unwell after drinking or using drugs
If you notice any of these signs, it could help to talk to someone. Support is free, private, and here when you are ready.
Signs that you might need support
Whether you use alcohol or drugs occasionally or more regularly, it’s helpful to reflect on how they might be affecting different areas of your life; like your health, mood, relationships, or work.
Change doesn’t happen overnight, and no one expects you to have all the answers straight away.
The Cycle of Change is a useful tool that shows the different stages people go through when thinking about making a change, starting to make changes, and maintaining them. It can help you understand where you are right now and what your next step might be.
If you're not quite ready to speak to someone face to face, you can visit the SMART Recovery website to learn more about the Cycle of Change and explore helpful resources at your own pace.
Recognising that you need support
No matter where you are in South Tees, there is local support for you. Accessing Change Together (ACT) helps people in Middlesbrough, and WithYou supports people in Redcar and Cleveland. Both are free, confidential, here to listen, guide and help you find the kind of support that works for you.