Recovery Partnership - Gateshead
How we can help
We will support you on your journey.
We will help you focus on your strengths. You will have your own Recovery Coordinator and the two of you will work together to create a plan to help you reach your goals.
You can also take part in structured programmes and access detox and rehab. Throughout your journey with us you can get support from a trained Ambassador.
If you're caring for a loved one with a substance issue, you can receive support from Gateshead Carers.
Finding us
Our main hub is located at 47 Jackson Street NE8 1EE. We are located next to Cash Converters and Robinson Shoe Repair Ltd.
- 47 Jackson Street
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear NE8 1EE Paid parking is available at various locations within a short distance of our service
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Opening times
Needle exchange: Monday and Thursday 09:15 - 19:00 and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 09:15 - 17:00
- Monday09:15 - 19:00
- Tuesday09:15 - 17:00
- Wednesday09:15 - 17:00
- Thursday09:15 - 19:00
- Friday 09:15 - 17:00
Holiday opening times
- Monday 22nd December09:15 - 19:00
- Tuesday 23rd December09:15 - 17:00
- Wednesday 24th December09:15 - 17:00
- Thursday 25th DecemberCLOSED
- Friday 26th December CLOSED
New Year's opening times
- Monday 29th December09:15 - 19:00
- Tuesday 30th December09:15 - 17:00
- Wednesday 31st December09:15 - 17:00
- Thursday 1st JanuaryCLOSED
- Friday 09:15 - 17:00
Contact us
You can call us on 0191 5947821 or email q0030.admin@cgl.org.uk - please note, this is not a secure email address
If you have a secure email address, you can email us on grp.referrals@cgl.cjsm.net.
Your first visit
When you arrive, you will need to go up the stairs to the top floor and press the buzzer to enter the building. You will then enter the main reception area of the hub and will be directed to our main reception desk to book in so we can let the staff member know you have arrived.
Whilst in reception please help yourself to water and browse our leaflets and posters as well as utilising our health check machine which is free to use.
We know this may be daunting, so please feel free to invite someone you trust if this makes you feel more comfortable.
Your personalised assessment
Before your first visit to the service, we will complete an assessment with you over the telephone to gather some further information.
After that, we will invite you to your first appointment at our hub.
During the assessment, one of our team will ask you some questions around your substance use, health, social circumstances and support needs you may have in order to provide you the best possible support.
Making our service accessible for you
If you require an appointment after 5pm due to work or other commitments, we can provide evening appointments on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Monday09:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday11:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
- Thursday09:00 – 19:00
- Friday09:00 – 17:00
Our hubs
We understand that accessing treatment can be a daunting experience for some people and due to the cost of living some people don’t have the funds to be able to access support as often as they would like.
We now provide the service across hubs within the community of Gateshead. We carry out medical reviews in the hubs once per month with your allocated recovery coordinator and NMP/GP. This is reviewed regularly and can be booked.
Please speak to your Recovery Coordinator if one of the hubs below is more accessible for you and to request more information.
Our main hub is 47 Jackson Street, Gateshead NE8 1EE.
Community hubs
Barmoor
We work from Barmoor on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 12:00 by appointment only. Barmoor Hub, Barmoor, Ryton, NE40 3AG
Chopwell
We work from Chopwell Community Centre on Thursdays from 9:30-17:00. Our drop-in service is open from 14:00-16:00.
Chopwell Community Centre, Derwent Street, Chopwell, NE17 7HS.
Leam Lane
Our new community hub venue at Leam Lane Library is open to all. Please contact us for more information on groups and sessions available.
Gateshead Family Hubs
We are also able to hold appointments in the Gateshead Family Hubs. We can work out of all family hubs in Gateshead therefore if there is another hub not listed please contact the service and we are happy to arrange this to make accessing the service easier.
Birtley Family Hub
Harras Bank, Birtley, Gateshead, DH3 2LN
Every Friday 12:00 - 17:00
Blaydon Family Hub
Shibdon Bank, Blaydon, Gateshead, NE21 5EZ
Every Friday 14:00 - 16:30
Felling Family Hub
High Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9LT
Teams Family Hub
Rose Street, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2LS
Every Monday and Friday 12:00 - 15:00
Wrekenton Family Hub
High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR
Every Tuesday 09:30am - 14:00
Mental health support
Dual diagnosis means needing support with your mental health and your substance use at the same time.
Our dual diagnosis peer support workers understand first-hand that getting the right help at the right time can be difficult for people with dual diagnosis. They use their own experience to help people access support for their mental health, substance use, and improve their quality of life.
Dual diagnosis peer support focuses on peoples’ strengths and hopes. It helps people build skills to recover and look after their wellbeing. Our peer support workers:
- Give practical support and advice
- Help people learn ways to cope
- Help people develop goals for recovery
- Help people access community resources and support networks
- Lend a supportive ear
- Share tips that have worked in our own recovery
- Talk through emotional challenges
Supporting people in hospital
We have two Hospital Liaison Recovery Coordinators working from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead to provide advice, guidance and pathways into structured support for patients struggling with drugs or alcohol. This support is free, confidential and available to Gateshead residents.
