Double Impact is a local charity which supports individuals to recover from drug & alcohol addiction
Double Impact's aim is to provide a quality service which promotes recovery and community integration for people who have experienced problematic drug and alcohol use. Recovering from dependence on drugs or alcohol is a long term process which often requires a person to rebuild their life from scratch. Our service users may have lost their home, health, job, family, friends, confidence and hope. The real challenge for individuals is to deal with all these issues and remain in recovery.
Why the community needs usIn 2011 Double Impact helped over 800 people across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The impact of our work also goes far beyond those we help directly; recovery for the individual also relieves the distress suffered by their families and friends and reduces the burden upon local health, social care and criminal justice services. In January 2014 we opened Café Sobar, the East Midlands' first ever alcohol-free bar, restaurant and venue.
Our impact on the communityDouble Impact provides a unique service which deals with all the issues facing people trying to recover from drug and alcohol addiction; we provide one to one support, groups and accredited courses to build self esteem and skills for employment, housing support, specialist debt advice, volunteering experience, advice for family members, and safe places for people to socialise and support each other. Double Impact also delivers drug & alcohol awareness in local schools.
