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Drug and Alcohol Support Services in Brighton & Hove
Finding the right support for drug and alcohol use can be life-changing. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, the city has a network of services.
🏥 Core Treatment Services
These are the primary hubs for medical support and structured recovery plans.
- Change Grow Live (CGL) Brighton & Hove
Primary Contact: 01273 731 900
The city’s lead service for 1-to-1 recovery, community detox, and specialist LGBTQ+ support. - Oasis Project
Primary Contact: 01273 696 970
A specialist service for women and families, providing a safe space and support for children. - ru-ok? (Under 18s)
Primary Contact: 01273 293 966
Confidential advice on drugs, alcohol, and sexual health for young people.
🤝 Community & Peer Support
Free-to-access groups based on shared experience and mutual aid.
| Service | Best For... | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Alcohol recovery meetings | Visit Site |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Drug recovery meetings | Visit Site |
| Cocaine Anonymous | Drug recovery meetings | Visit Site |
| TransSober | Trans & Non-binary support | Visit Site |
🍎 Food & Nutrition Support
Brighton & Hove offers various food banks and community pantries. Many cater to specific dietary needs, including vegan and vegetarian diets.
- Mutual Aid Vegan Foodbank (Cowley Club)
Location: 52 Providence Place, BN1 4HY
No referral needed. Open Tuesdays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. This is a 100% vegan service providing food and toiletries to anyone in need. - Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project (BUCFP)
Location: 6 Tilbury Place, BN2 0GY
Offers a fully vegan hot lunch every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 1:00 PM (suggested £1 donation). They also provide emergency food parcels by appointment. - The Old Boat Corner Community Pantry
Location: Carden Park, BN1 8GN
No referral needed. A "pay-as-you-can" pantry open daily 9 AM – 5 PM. They regularly stock fresh vegan-friendly produce and frozen vegan meals. - Brighton Food Bank (City Mission)
Location: Stanley Road, BN1 4NJ
A referral-based service that is highly experienced in catering to specific dietary requirements (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Halal).
Need a Referral? If you aren't sure how to access a food bank, contact the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership at 01273 234 810. They can signpost you to the hub nearest to your postcode.
💰 Financial & Benefits Advice
Navigating benefit claims or debt can be overwhelming. These services provide expert, compassionate guidance to help you secure the financial support you are entitled to.
- St Luke’s Advice Service
Location: Brighthelm Centre, North Road, BN1 1YD
Phone: 01273 549 203
Specialist support: St Luke’s offers free, confidential help with benefit form filling (PIP, UC, ESA), debt management, and appeals. They are known for their compassionate, "unhurried" approach. You can contact them by phone or via their online referral form. - Money Advice Plus
Phone: 0808 196 1768
A local charity providing intensive support for people struggling with debt and benefit issues. They work closely with other Brighton services to help those in recovery stabilize their finances. - Possability People
Location: Montague House, BN2 1HE
Essential for anyone with a disability or long-term health condition. They offer expert advice on disability-specific benefits and help with the often-difficult PIP and ESA application processes.
Tip: If you are struggling to make an appointment at St Luke's, you can also try the Brighton & Hove Moneyworks helpline at 0800 988 7037, which acts as a gateway to several advice services in the city.
🆘 Crisis & Urgent Help
Note: If you are in immediate danger of overdose or a medical emergency, always call 999.
- Mental Health Rapid Response Service: 0300 304 0078
- Sussex Mental Healthline: 0800 0309 500
- Shout: Text "SUSSEX" to 85258