Recovery Near You

What Recovery Near You does

Recovery Near You is the public-facing brand of the Wolverhampton Substance Misuse Service, a partnership between Nacro (a UK social justice charity, charity number 226171), Aquarius, and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, commissioned by the City of Wolverhampton Council. The service delivers free, publicly funded substance misuse treatment across the adult population and young people under 25 (W360 sub-brand), spanning clinical interventions (substitute prescribing, alcohol and drug liaison, detox planning), psychosocial support (one-to-one, group, family), harm reduction (needle exchange across 40+ pharmacies, BBV testing and vaccination), and post-treatment recovery (Recovery Hub with SMART Recovery, BEI courses, personal development workshops). It does not operate proprietary technology; the platform is human-delivered clinical and therapeutic practice, with a website, phone (0300 200 2400), and online referral form serving as the access layer.

The operating model is community-embedded and referral-driven. Distribution spans a head office at 5–9 Pitt Street, the Recovery Hub at 1 Connaught Road, the Drug and Alcohol Liaison Team (DALT) embedded in New Cross Hospital, ten-plus doctors' surgeries, and forty-plus pharmacies, supplemented by a quarterly calendar of community events (Alcohol Awareness Week, Dry January, Summer BBQ, the UK Recovery Walk 2025). Partner referral channels include SUIT (the Lived Experience Recovery Organisation), Good Shepherd, Changing Lives, Wolves Foundation, Wolves at Work, Wolverhampton Social Prescribing, and the Hepatitis C Trust. The Single Point of Contact (SPOC) team performs initial triage before routing clients to clinical, treatment, or recovery-hub teams.

Revenue derives entirely from public-sector commissioning (managed-services model); no fees are charged to service users. Outcomes are tracked at cohort level rather than revenue level: thousands of people supported across Wolverhampton, 1,500+ Fibro-scan liver screenings completed since 2024, and 24 SUIT volunteers transitioned into paid employment over two years. The service carries no disclosed VC/PE ownership and is operated within the Nacro nonprofit structure.

Name

Recovery Near You

Legal name

Nacro

Website

https://recoverynearyou.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Recovery Near You is a publicly commissioned substance misuse service in Wolverhampton, UK, operated by Nacro with Aquarius and the NHS, providing free alcohol and drug treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support to adults and young people.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Misuse Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Substance misuse treatment
• Addiction recovery services
• Harm reduction programs
• Alcohol treatment services
• Drug treatment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolverhampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Health Commissioning: Recovery Near You is commissioned by public health bodies (City of Wolverhampton Council) to provide substance misuse services. As a social justice charity operated by Nacro, the service appears to be entirely publicly funded through commissioning contracts rather than generating revenue from service users.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Recovery Near You is a free, publicly commissioned substance misuse treatment service operating in Wolverhampton, UK, providing integrated support across the full continuum of care. Services include clinical treatment (substitute prescribing, detox planning), harm reduction (needle exchange, BBV testing and vaccination), psychosocial support, hospital-based liaison, peer-led recovery advocacy through SUIT, and dedicated young people's services (W360) plus post-treatment support at the Recovery Hub. The service is delivered through multidisciplinary teams — Single Point of Contact (SPOC), Clinical Team, Treatment Team, Drug and Alcohol Liaison Team (DALT), and partner agencies — and is commissioned by City of Wolverhampton Council.

Product overview

Recovery Near You is a partnership between Nacro, Aquarius, and NHS Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing a comprehensive substance misuse service for the Wolverhampton area. The service operates as a multi-component platform consisting of: Adult Alcohol and Drug Services (the core treatment offering), the Wolverhampton 360 (W360) sub-brand for young people under 25, the Recovery Hub at Connaught Road (post-treatment support with BEI courses, personal development workshops, and support groups), the Drug and Alcohol Liaison Team (DALT) for hospital-based intervention, and SUIT (Service User Involvement Team) for peer-led lived experience support. Services are accessed through a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) team, with initial assessment, care planning, and key worker assignment. The clinical team handles complex cases requiring medical intervention including substitute prescribing and detox support. Head Office is located at Pitt Street, with main service delivery at the Recovery Hub (Connaught Road) and various pharmacies and doctors' surgeries across Wolverhampton.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• W360: Young People's Substance Misuse Service - provides treatment to young people with alcohol or drugs misuse problems and social support for affected others and families.
• SUIT
• Recovery Hub
• Wolverhampton 360

Products and services

• Adult Alcohol Service
• Adult Drug Service
• Wolverhampton 360 (W360) Dedicated young people's substance misuse service for children, young people and young adults under 25 affected by substance misuse — either through their own use or as affected others impacted by someone else's drug or alcohol use. Provides 1:1 support, group work, drop-in clinics, school sessions, outreach work, home visits, and family support.
• Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Team Initial contact team of experienced practitioners and support workers who assess needs, answer questions, and connect individuals with appropriate Recovery Near You services. Accessible via phone and online referral.
• Clinical Team Multi-disciplinary clinical team including consultant psychiatrists, specialist GPs, prescribers, and mental health nurses providing substitute medication, detox planning, and support for individuals with complex needs.
• Treatment Team Team providing therapeutic support, safer use guidance, awareness sessions, and practical advice on health, budgeting, housing, education, training and employment for individuals addressing drug and alcohol use.
• Drug and Alcohol Liaison Team (DALT) Hospital-based alcohol liaison nurses embedded in New Cross Hospital, supporting people with serious alcohol issues through hospital-based detox and referring them to Recovery Near You teams for ongoing support.
• Recovery Hub Post-treatment hub at Connaught Road hosting structured and non-structured groups, SMART Recovery groups, activity groups such as gardening and art, and community events for people in recovery.
• SUIT (Service User Involvement Team) Lived Experience Recovery Organisation providing peer-led advocacy, 'Buddy' support, community outreach, and volunteering opportunities for people in recovery from drugs and alcohol in Wolverhampton.
• Harm Reduction Services Harm reduction services including needle exchange programme across 40+ partner pharmacies, vaccinations and testing for blood-borne viruses, and harm reduction guidance for people who use drugs.
• Recovery Near You Referral Form Online referral form enabling self-referral or professional referral for adults (alcohol/drug) and young people's services. Routes referrals to the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1500 liver scans completed since 2024 through community Fibro-scan clinics
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NacrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery Near You is managed by Nacro, the social justice charity. Nacro controls and operates the service as part of its broader portfolio including W360, Totton College, Beyond Youth Custody, and Opus Salon. Nacro is registered as a charity (number 226171) and company (London), number 203583.
• AquariuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Nacro, Aquarius, and NHS Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust operates the Wolverhampton Substance Misuse Service (Recovery Near You) and W360 young people's service.
• Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS mental health trust partnership providing clinical oversight and integration with broader mental health services for the Wolverhampton Substance Misuse Service.
• SUIT (Service User Involvement Team)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUIT is a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) and member of the College of Lived Experience (CLERO). They provide peer-led advocacy, buddy support, community outreach, and volunteer programmes. Formed in 2007 to reduce barriers to healthcare and welfare for those experiencing substance misuse issues.
• Good Shepherd WolverhamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGood Shepherd is a key partner in the Wolverhampton recovery community. Led the bid to host the UK Recovery Walk 2025 in partnership with SUIT, Recovery Near You, and City of Wolverhampton Council. Provides holistic support services.
• Wolves FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable arm of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC that supports community initiatives. Partner at Easter networking events and community activities organized with Recovery Near You.
• Wolverhampton Social PrescribingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial prescribing service in Wolverhampton. Attended Easter networking event to provide information and advice to Recovery Near You service users about available support services.
• Changing LivesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization providing support for people in recovery. Partner at community events and networking activities with Recovery Near You.
• Wolves at WorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment support service integrated into Recovery Near You. Provides bespoke employment support tailored to unique needs of individuals undergoing drug and alcohol treatment.
• City of Wolverhampton CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority commissioning partner for substance misuse services. Co-led the successful bid for UK Recovery Walk 2025 and provides ongoing commissioning and strategic oversight of Recovery Near You services.
• The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS Trust hosting the Drug and Alcohol Liaison Team (DALT) within New Cross Hospital. DALT team provides intervention in A&E and on wards. Trust recognized DALT for innovative work at annual Royal Awards.
• FAVOR UK (Faces and Voices of Recovery UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization advocating for people with lived experience of alcohol and drugs. Endorses and supports the UK Recovery Walk 2025 hosted by Wolverhampton partnership including Recovery Near You.
• Hepatitis C TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity supporting those affected by hepatitis C. Partner at community events including Summer BBQ, providing information and support alongside Recovery Near You services.
• UK Smart RecoveryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelf-empowering addiction recovery support group. Meetings and support groups facilitated at the Recovery Hub as part of the recovery programme.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aquarius: Midlands-based charity delivering substance misuse, gambling, and mental wellbeing services. Already a core delivery partner in Recovery Near You's consortium and operates the same commissioning model across other UK regions.
• Change Grow Live (CGL): Largest UK substance misuse treatment provider, delivering community-based drug and alcohol services under local authority contracts across England. Directly comparable to Recovery Near You in service mix (clinical treatment, recovery support, harm reduction, needle exchange) and commissioning model.
• Cranstoun: UK charity delivering drug and alcohol treatment, criminal justice, and housing support services under local authority contracts. Comparable substance misuse portfolio including recovery housing and harm reduction.
• Phoenix Futures: UK charity providing residential and community drug and alcohol treatment, recovery housing, and family support. Overlapping service lines with Recovery Near You's adult substance misuse and recovery programmes.
• Westminster Drug Project (WDP): UK charity operating drug and alcohol treatment services across London and the South East under local authority commissioning. Highly comparable integrated adult and young people's substance misuse service model.
• Turning Point: National UK charity providing substance misuse, mental health, and learning disability services commissioned by local authorities and the NHS. Highly comparable integrated substance misuse delivery model and commissioning structure.
• Humankind: North East England-based charity operating substance misuse, housing, and family services commissioned by local authorities. Directly comparable integrated substance misuse treatment and recovery model.

Others

• FAVOR UK (Faces and Voices of Recovery UK): National advocacy organisation for people with lived experience of alcohol/drug recovery. Endorsed the Recovery Walk 2025 hosted by Recovery Near You; operates as a national peer-recovery ecosystem partner rather than a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• With You (formerly Addaction): Large UK charity providing drug, alcohol, and mental health services under local authority and NHS contracts. Comparable service portfolio including young people's support and family services.
• Inclusion (Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust): NHS-led substance misuse service provider covering Staffordshire and surrounding areas. Comparable clinical and psychosocial substance misuse delivery under public-sector commissioning, often competing for the same tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RecoveryNearYou
• Facebookfacebook.com/SUITWolves
• Instagraminstagram.com/recoverynearyou
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recovery-near-you

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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