Can

CAN is an independent regional agency, first established in 1972. CAN provides a range of drug, alcohol and homelessness services throughout Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. Our service is founded on the expertise that we have developed through experience, basing our work on best practice and developing effective partnerships.

Find out more at http://www.can.org.uk

Drugs and Alcohol

CAN has a team of specialist drug and alcohol workers that offer a range of services in the community including:

• telephone advice, information and counselling
• one-to-one adivce, information and counselling
• structured day-care
• specialist services for young people
• prevention services
• specialist services within the criminal justice system
• complementary therapy
• specialist services for minority ethnic groups
• specialist services for substance using parents
• groupwork
• advice on and referral to other service providers that may be able to help
• needle exchange

Homelessness and Housing

Having somewhere to live is a basic human need. We provide:

• help and advice on benefits, housing and health care
• computer training
• numeracy and literacy support
• showers and laundry facilities
• outreach to rough sleepers
• tenancy support service
• help with acquiring furniture, completing forms and registering with utilities
• life skills training and advice on dealing with neighbours
• mediation between landlord and tenant
• rent deposit scheme
• voluntary work opportunities through FOOTSTEPS project
• supported housing for homeless people with drug and alcohol problems