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Mutual aid groups

Mutual aid describes a group of people with similar experiences helping each other to overcome their issues. We know that these groups can have a really positive impact on helping people to achieve and maintain recovery.

Groups involve people coming together to build a peer support network and offer a supportive and long term environment to help you recover.

Groups

Stockport Drug and Advisory Service (SDAS) ambassador led groups

SDAS ambassadors are volunteers all with lived experience of drug and or alcohol issues. Each group is different but all give people a chance to meet up, have a brew and a chat, and improve their health and wellbeing.

Les and Andy’s Midweek Drop-in

  • Wednesdays, 11am to 1.30pm
  • First House Community Room, Brinnington (up the stars in First House building, turn right, first door on the right)

Find out what’s happening in the community, get help with reducing alcohol or drug addiction, and find out how to get support.

Kaz and Laura’s Chill and Chat Monday

  • Mondays, 1pm to 3pm
  • The Learning Room, Stonemill Terrace, Lancashire Hill, SK5 7SA

For people to connect and improve their wellbeing while getting support and guidance. Come for a brew, chat and cake.

Susie’s Sewing Room

  • Fridays, 10.30am to 1pm
  • The Olive Branch, 2c Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB

Bringing people together – learn the gift of sewing and creating clothing using recycled garments and scraps of fabric in a warm, safe environment. For over 18s only. To book call Susie on 079991 26558.

Drop-in Community Support Group

  • Fridays, 1pm to 3.30pm
  • Brinnington Life Leisure, Northumberland Road, Brinnington, SK5 8LS

Improve your health and wellbeing, connect and start active living. Come along, have a brew and biscuits and see what’s on offer.

Smart Recovery

Helps individuals recover from any addictive behaviour. It helps participants decide whether they have a problem, builds up their motivation to change and offers a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery. Call 0845 603 9830.

Ket Hub

Ketamine focused in-person and online sessions run by recovering ketamine users. They offer support and guidance in a confidential, safe space, supporting all parts of your journey.

In-person sessions

  • Tuesday, 7pm to 8.30pm
    Fulstone House, 130 Mile End Lane, Stockport, SK2 6BY

  • Friday, 7pm to 8.30pm
    Valley Street Community Centre, (Five Ways Boxing Academy) Burnley, BB11 5LZ

Online Ket Hub – for ketamine users only

  • Every Monday, 6pm to 6.45pm via Zoom

Online family and friends support group

  • Every Monday, 7pm to 7.45pm via Zoom

For further information contact Ketamine Education Services:

  • Instagram @ketamine_education_services
  • Facebook @ketamineeducationservices

Narcotics Anonymous

A voluntary organisation open to anyone looking for help and support with a drug problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs.

Cocaine Anonymous (CAUK)

A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other. Their aim is to solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.

Drug Addicts Anonymous (DAA)

A group of recovered drug addicts who help others to find the same freedom. Help from DAA is free and confidential. All you need to make a start is to have an open mind, to be honest with yourself, and be willing to try something new.

Marijuana Anonymous (MA)

Do you find it difficult to control your marijuana use? Do you think about using marijuana even when you're not? Have you broken promises to yourself or others about limiting or stopping your use? If you've answered 'yes', you may be an addict. Only you can decide. The 12 questions of Marijuana Anonymous may help you determine whether marijuana is a problem in your life.