Change Grow Live (STAR)
If you are still actively using substances, Change Live Grow is the first port of call to access recovery treatment and services.
Change Live Grow is the local recovery treatment service for East Sussex, supporting people with drug and alcohol addiction. They can then refer you to ESRA to continue your recovery journey.
https://www.changegrowlive.org/star-drug-alcohol-service-east-sussex
Coastal Wellbeing
In January 2025, ESRA renewed its partnership with Coastal Wellbeing to deliver WRAP training to ESRA clients. WRAP stands for Wellness in Recovery Action Planning, and it teaches personal responsibility for wellbeing in recovery. This has already been shown to improve resilience among the recovery community.
What does Coastal Wellbeing offer?
Counselling:
Lucy and Molly are both qualified person-centred counsellors and members of the BACP. They offer private practices in Denton, Newhaven and Lewes.
They offer counselling for anyone seeking support, short or long term. They also offer one-to-one WRAP.
Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP):
We facilitate WRAP groups, run workshops and deliver WRAP Facilitator training. Our courses and workshops give people the opportunity to:
• Create their own WRAP®
• Develop self-awareness
• Build on existing strengths
• Learn new skills
• Enhance self-esteem and confidence
• Explore wellness at work
• Manage stress and health
• Discover wellbeing
http://www.coastalwellbeing.co.uk
East Sussex Veterans Hub
At East Sussex Veterans Hub, wellbeing is at the forefront of what we’re working together towards. Our programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps community members reach their goals and fulfil their potential. Learn more about the positive impact we have and join us in bringing about positive changes.
Over 90% of ESVH clients with PTSD also experience drug or alcohol misuse. ESVH focuses on this ‘hard to reach’ group and those less likely to engage. Where appropriate, they refer clients to ESRA.
Education Futures Trust
EFT offer free courses for our clients. So far they have been involved in bush craft, barista training and much more.
http://www.educationfuturestrust.org
One You
Last year, 24 ESRA clients had free NHS health checks during 3 drop-ins.
http://www.oneyoueastsussex.org.uk
Seaview Wellbeing Centre
Since 1985, Seaview has been providing an open-access Wellbeing Centre in the heart of St Leonards-on-Sea. The Wellbeing Centre is a vibrant place that is about helping people to achieve their full potential.
The Wellbeing Centre is a thriving community where people can find friendship and support. People visiting the Wellbeing Centre are assured of a warm welcome and they are provided with food and drink, shelter, warmth, clothes, showers and a range of activities to promote wellbeing.
Wellbeing Centre – Seaview – Practical Services for Complex Lives
Touch of Gentleness
Helen and Jo offer free hand massage to our clients on a monthly basis to aid their recovery and well being.
Warming Up The Homeless
Warming up the Homeless is an award-winning, registered frontline charity supporting homeless people on the South East Coast from Hastings to Eastbourne and surrounding areas. The charity has been operating since 2015, acting as a conduit between the raw edge of homelessness and statutory agencies: providing daily outreach support, food banks and welfare advocacy. The rate of homelessness has increased exponentially, exacerbated further by the current cost of living crisis, affecting visible rough sleepers and more invisible homeless, such as sofa surfers and those without a fixed tenancy agreement.
Mr Hastings and St Leonards
Hosted by Hastings Voluntary Action, funded by East Sussex County Council and led by local men.
Research shows that life expectancy for men in Hastings and St Leonards is significantly lower than the national average. There have been many great initiatives across the borough that have made a real difference to individual men’s health and wellbeing. However, this hasn’t changed the bigger picture around men’s life expectancy locally.
This project is based on the belief that men in Hastings and St Leonards will live happier, healthier, and longer lives if they are at the heart of decision making and live in strong, supportive, and well-connected communities, where they can fulfill their potential. This project is reflecting this belief by supporting men to talk about what matters for them.
Professional Referrals and Relationships
At ESRA we regularly work with the following professional bodies to safeguard and support our clients:
- Adult Social Care
- Wellbeing Centre
- Probation Service
- Police (eg for safeguarding concerns and welfare checks)
- Hastings Borough Council
- Woodlands Hospital
- Staying Well
- GP Surgeries
Partner with us
We are always looking for partnership opportunities with like-minded charities and organisations.
At ESRA, we recognize that stigma, shame, and cultural barriers can make it difficult for people from diverse backgrounds to reach out for help. That’s why we are committed to expanding our outreach efforts to ensure that ethnic, cultural, and diverse communities know they are welcome here. We are actively working to create a more inclusive environment by fostering partnerships with local organisations, offering culturally sensitive support, and inviting feedback to ensure our services reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
We want to engage with every part of our community, building trust and providing support that feels accessible and relevant. By breaking down barriers and extending a welcoming hand to all, we hope to build a stronger, more connected East Sussex. If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please reach out—ESRA is here to help. Together, we can create a community that is compassionate, inclusive, and resilient.