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There is a wide range of help available for substance use in Nottingham. The Little Book of Hope showcases the services available and real stories from people in our city.
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How we work
We provide drug and alcohol support for people living in Nottingham City*. Our team is based at Nottingham Wellbeing Hub, on the outskirts of Nottingham City Centre. Our lead partner is Framework.
We run a wide range of services from triage to ongoing recovery support and rehabilitation in the community. We can help with: substance use, physical and mental health issues and homelessness and housing issues. We also offer support for getting back into work.
*To determine that we are the right service for you, please check your local council by entering your postcode here. We are only able to support residents of Nottingham City.
Access
Recovery is a human right and everyone should be able to access recovery support throughout their recovery journey.
Equal
Harm reduction, treatment and recovery support are equally important.
Flexible
Support should be flexible and provided for as long as needed.
Individual
Recovery treatment and support remains with the individual.
Recovery support
Recovery is an individual journey, and it can mean different things to different people.
There are a number of online tools that can help people on their recovery journey. We also run regular groups and offer employment support for people who are being supported by our teams.
Our Academy aims to support individual and collective recovery through learning, training, mentoring and volunteering in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Are you concerned about a friend or family member’s substance use?
We can help you. We offer support to family members, carers and friends of people facing substance use issues.
This could be via one-to-one sessions, group sessions or online support.
We asked our team to share their favorite recovery stories—media that’s honest, raw, and unflinching. Swipe through for some of our best recommendations 👉
These picks show that recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about community, transparency, and finding a path forward together.
You’re not alone, and there’s always a way through. 💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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Huge shoutout to The Health Shop for joining us at NRN for an amazing sexual health training session! 🙌
Sexual health matters — just like mental and physical health. The more we talk about it, the easier it gets to break the stigma and support one another. 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Next up in our Black History Month series is one you should all know - Samuel L. Jackson!
Jackson has been candid about his own struggles with drugs and alcohol throughout his career, opening important conversations about recovery and especially its impact on family and loved ones.
He even says that his experiences have shaped him as an actor, learning that "creating whole people means knowing where we come from, how we can make a mistake and how we overcome things to make ourselves stronger."
A powerful testament to the unexpected rewards recovery can bring! ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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🎓Have you heard about NRN's Academy?
If you enter recovery with us, we can also offer learning, training, mentoring and volunteering in a supportive environment. Whether its Maths and English or an individual learning plan, we can help you work towards goals that will help to sustain your recovery and build a rich and meaningful life. 🌱
Lots of graduates from The Academy have even gone into employment with us, and we couldn't be prouder to have them as part of our team. 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less
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A recent study found that 1 in 4 people in the UK worry about a loved one’s drinking — and 1 in 6 about their drug use. With over 310,000 people receiving NHS treatment for drug and alcohol problems each year, these worries are real.
At NRN, we know substance use affects everyone around it - not just one person. If you’re supporting someone through recovery or just need people who get it, our Family & Carers service is here for you.
We can give expert guidance, community, and practical tools to help you cope 💙
👉 Learn more on our website today. ... See MoreSee Less
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As part of our series celebrating Black pioneers in recovery, we are honouring Chaney Allen: her courage, legacy, and impact that continues to echo today.
Author of I’m Black and I’m Sober, Allen was one of the first Black women to write a memoir documenting the experience of alcoholism and sobriety. Through her honest storytelling, Allen broke ground by centering the experiences of Black women in recovery — voices too often erased from both history and the recovery movement. 📖
Her work reminds us that healing and liberation are deeply connected, and that recovery spaces must hold space for every story. 💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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As we mark World Mental Health Day — and celebrate Nottingham Mental Health Awareness Weeks — we’re thankful for the incredible support available across our city.
One of those vital services is Wellness in Mind, based right alongside us at the Wellbeing Hub. They offer free, flexible mental health support for adults in Nottinghamshire who are struggling with low mood, anxiety, panic, or other difficult feelings.
You don’t need a diagnosis — just reach out. Wellness in Mind provides one-to-one help and group sessions, plus several drop-in clinics so people can get support without waiting.
If you or someone you know needs to talk, you can call 0800 561 0073 or find more information on their website.
Let’s keep talking, keep reaching out, and keep supporting each other. 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Huge congratulations to our Clean Slate team for being recognised at Nottinghamshire Police's 2025 Prevention Showcase!
The Open 2 Recovery project won the Partnership Award for its efforts in reducing crime, breaking cycles of substance use and offending, supporting recovery, and building safer, healthier communities. Read more on our website: ow.ly/3ITx50X7Fo6
Your work is changing lives and making a real impact. We are so proud to have you as part of our team! �� ... See MoreSee Less
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At Nottingham Recovery Network, recovery is for everyone. We know that Dyslexia and other communication needs can sometimes create barriers to accessing support — and we’re committed to breaking those down. 💙
Dyslexia doesn’t just affect reading and writing; it can impact memory, focus, and organisation too. Everyone’s experience is different, which is why we work with your individual strengths and needs. 💪
If you feel Dyslexia or any other communication need may affect your recovery journey, let us know — we’ll do our best to make adjustments so you feel supported every step of the way. 🎇 ... See MoreSee Less
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