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Starting your recovery journey...

At Creative Start we work from a recovery-focused, lived-experience approach.


Because of this, we only accept self-referrals.


We believe recovery begins with choice, agency, and willingness. For that reason, we ask that individuals contact us themselves, rather than being referred on their behalf by another service.


If you’re interested in what we do, the best way to start is to:

 
Call us directly, or attend one of our open meetings every Monday at 11am atThe Comeback, and our recovery open day every Thursday between 11am and 3pm at the Great Escape, where anyone can just turn up and ask any questions that might be concerning them.


This ensures:


  • The choice to engage is yours
  • Expectations are clear from the start
  • We connect with people who genuinely want what we offer


If you’re a professional or family member supporting someone, we encourage you to share our details and invite them to get in touch when they feel ready.

Fill out our simple referral form and get access to the help you need, or call us on 07586 458 586 for a confidential chat with one of our peer-support volunteers.

Members Stories

Unsure about what recovery looks like? Read about some of member's journeys and follow their progress... Read more testimonials here...

Woman standing in front of a soccer stadium; sunny day. She is wearing a dark coat. Stadium has red seating.

Now one of our dedicated peer-support workers, Lisa has kindly taken this opportunity to share her story and feedback in the hope that it may inspire others to seek help and support for themselves.

Man with beard and tattoos wearing black cap and jacket, smiling near a brick wall and fence.

Ian is one of our long-term members that is determined to break his addiction and has taken this opportunity to share his story in the hope that it may inspire others to seek help and get support too.

Make a Self Referral

Fill in our simple self referral form to help start your recovery community journey. 

Referral Form

Your privacy is important to us, we never share your information with others. Read our privacy policy here...

Members benefit from:

  • Abstinence Recovery Meetings
  • 1 to 1 Counselling Services
  • Weekday Open Access Drop-in Peer Support Group
  • Regular Art, Design and Creative Workshops
  • Community Project Involvement
  • Wellbeing Activities and Complementary Therapies
  • Community Volunteer Opportunities
  • Creative Outdoor Activities
  • Free Access to 'Members Only' events
  • Member discounts at The Blackgull Coffee Shop and Community Kitchen.

Members of our community benefit from:

  • Abstinence Recovery Meetings
  • Weekday Open Access Drop-in Peer Support Group
  • Regular Art, Design and Creative Workshops
  • Community Project Involvement
  • Wellbeing Activities and Complementary Therapies
  • Community Volunteer Opportunities
  • Creative Outdoor Activities
  • Free Access to 'Members Only' events
  • Member discounts at The Blackgull Coffee Shop and Community Kitchen.