Find out how GPs and professional care workers can refer patients to any of the free recovery services provided by the four organisations we fund.

Bristol Drugs Project

GPs can refer patients directly through the online booking system.

This can provide them with a named worker and an appointment time in their own practice or one nearby, which should take place within 7 days of referral.

If you're a GP, you can access the Bristol Drug and Alcohol Service (Remedy BNSSG ICB) for clinical pathways and guidelines.

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Services

To get advice on making a referral, contact the team at Acer Substance Misuse Recovery:

Ara recovery for all (Ara)

Homelessness Pathway 4

Ara is the lead provider for Homelessness Pathway 4 in Bristol, with 140 beds for people in recovery from homelessness and substance use. Using strength-based interventions, they help people to engage with drug and alcohol services.  

Information and referrals:

Specialist Housing Support (SHS)

Ara's SHS team help prevent homelessness for people with drug and alcohol problems by providing targeted interventions, promoting inclusivity, social integration and meeting the needs of marginalised groups.  

Information and referrals:

Prison resettlement

Ara's Prison Resettlement Team provide intensive support to clients leaving prison and at risk of being homeless. This service supports both men and women leaving any prison in the UK who will be returning to Bristol. 

For more information and referrals email prisonresettlementteam@recovery4all.co.uk or call 0330 1340 286.

Professionals can also refer patients through the Housing Support Register.

Developing Health and Independence (DHI) referrals

All professionals wishing to make referrals through DHI should:

Referral of young people via the Drugs and Young People's Project (DYPP)

DYPP referrals can be made by the social worker or Families in Focus worker by calling 0117 377 2997.

Self-referral

Patients in need of specialist drug and alcohol services can also refer themselves for treatment.