Our treatment programme at River adheres to our Self-Help Addiction Recovery Programme (SHARP) model. The SHARP model offers abstinence-based recovery support for individuals who are experiencing difficulties with drugs or alcohol.
Prior to admission, participants can attend the Brink of Change to prepare them for the intensive work of the programme. This is a post-detoxification, abstinence-based programme, meaning participants must be abstinent from alcohol and drugs prior to commencing the programme.
For those who successfully complete treatment there is a 12-month aftercare programme is support them in their recovery and help them to reintegrate into paid employment or volunteering opportunities.
For individuals who do not complete SHARP successfully we offer them continued support in the Brink of Change programme until they are ready to reengage with SHARP.
Our structured day treatment programme is funded by Liverpool City Council and managed by CGL. We can also accept out of area clients who have funding arrangements with their local authority community care team / T4 funding panel.
Key interventions included in the day treatment programme are:
Assessments (by telephone or face-to-face).
Prison-based assessments.
Interpersonal group therapy.
Peer-to-peer support.
Individual counselling.
Relapse prevention training.
Workshops and life-skills groups.
Social and educational activities.
The SHARP service is for people who:
Are aged 18+.
Live in Liverpool or the surrounding areas.
Are experiencing difficulties with drugs and/or alcohol.
Participants must have been both drug and alcohol free for a minimum of 24 hours before starting the programme. Supervised detoxification is not available at this location.
The Brink of Change is a programme to support individuals taking their first steps towards abstinence and long-term change. These short group sessions run daily from the Brink Cafe, covering:
Goal setting.
Relapse prevention.
Recovery-based workshops.
Guest speakers.
The Brink of Change prepares individuals for more intensive treatments such as rehab, day treatment, group work and other interventions offer by our partners. Individuals can engage with the Brink of Change for as long or as little as they need.
Please note that there is no need to be referred to the Brink of Change - individuals can visit The Brink Cafe and speak to staff to access support.
AD-PASS is a one-to-one service delivered by trained counsellors. It offers support to individuals who would like to reduce or stop using substances. Individuals are offered up to 16 individual sessions of counselling. Onward referrals to other service and treatment options can be made for those requiring more support.
We accept referrals from all sources, including healthcare professionals and those working in the criminal justice system. If you would like to find out more or self-refer, please visit CGL’s website and complete the online form.
If you would like to learn more about our Liverpool services, please email liverpool@forwardtrust.org.uk or call SHARP on 0151 703 0679, or the Brink on 0151 703 0582.
