Christmas and New Year information
Find out all the information you need about our services over the Christmas and New Year period. This includes our opening times, waste collection days, and how to contact us out of hours.
Get help with drug and alcohol abuse
If you or someone close to you is concerned about a drug or alcohol habit that might become a problem, there is a range of information and advice available.
How to get help in Cumberland
If you live in Cumberland and want help or support there are opportunities, treatments and therapies for people seeking help in tackling their own drug or alcohol use, or that of a loved one.
If you need individual support, your information will be kept confidential.
Young person’s services (Under 18)
Services for anyone under the age of 18 is available through the Youth Substance Misuse Service.
The service provides a bespoke assessment followed by a tailored intervention package. This includes harm reduction and drugs education, as well as support in making and maintaining change.
Find out more about referrals to the Youth Substance Misuse Service.
Adult services (Over 18)
Adult Services in Cumberland are currently provided by Recovery Steps Cumbria. Adult services can provide a range of services for adults including (but not limited to):
- needle exchanges
- advice on harm reduction
- psychosocial interventions
- substitute prescribing
- group work
- Shared Care approaches for Rural areas.
To refer into or find further information contact Recovery Steps Cumbria
Carers Service
The Carers service for those affected by drug and alcohol use is provided by The Well, the service is set up to offer help, connection and guidance to carers and families of people who struggle with addiction and offers both one-on-one work and groups.
Further information on this service can be found on The Well's rehab services website
National support
For information about alcohol go to:
For information about drugs, visit Talk To Frank.