“The help I have received from Bridge has made me want to help others”
Welcome
Bridge is a substance misuse programme based in Northampton but working throughout the county.
Primarily, Bridge is a mentoring programme that offers physical and other activities to its members either alongside or independent of a mentoring relationship.
About us
Our aim is to help Bridge members deal with their substance misuse by providing practical support in relation to social aspects which impact negatively on their lives.
We believe that people who have experienced substance misuse problems have a role to play in helping others.
How we help
Mentoring
For our mentoring programme, we recruit, train and supervise volunteers who have had drug or alcohol problems themselves, or close contact with people who have.
They act as mentors or support workers to clients with drug or alcohol problems.
Activities
As well as offering members the opportunity to engage with a mentor, we have developed, and constantly review, a programme of physical and other activities that are available to members.
We believe that physical and other activities can be a useful aid to recovery.
News
September 2024
St Andrew's Football Tournament What a fantastic day it was on 13th September at the annual St Andrews Football Tournament at St Andrew's Healthcare. Teams from various different services, including Northampton Town FC Community trust and Recovery House - Encompass...
August 2024
Mental Health Retreat Our camping trip ticked all the boxes. Kate is a great hostess and all members felt welcomed and included, with plenty of camping equipment (tents/bedding) and a lovely space for our camp and campfire next to the stream which was relaxing and...
July 2024
Family DayOn July 2nd and 3rd Bridge sites held our first family days in aid of Alcohol Awareness week. This was a chance for members to bring in friends, family and those close to them to show them where they spend their time and the support they are given by...
Bridge is a member of Clero, which is the College of Lived Experience Recovery Organisations.