Business Details
Substance Misuse Support Services in Plymouth
Harbour has been a Plymouth-based substance misuse charity for over 30 years, dedicated to supporting individuals with complex lives. Our innovative and collaborative approach since the 1980s has fostered partnerships with local agencies, health services, and the NHS to provide tailored drug and alcohol support across the South West. We empower clients through specialist services for young people, families, and communities, aligning our work with National Occupational Standards and maintaining ISO 9001 accreditation. As a registered charity (no. 293721) and company limited by guarantee (no. 1984863), we offer City & Guilds certified qualifications while prioritising client autonomy and recovery.Our team of experts delivers community-focused care, ensuring accessibility through self-referral options and flexible support structures. With a vision to enable positive life changes, we combine decades of experience with a commitment to ethical, person-centred services that address both immediate needs and long-term wellbeing.
Services
Drug and Alcohol Support
Young People's Services
Family Support
Community Outreach
Recovery Programmes
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialist experience in substance misuse support
- Tailored services for young people under 18
- Comprehensive family and carer support programmes
- ISO 9001 accredited quality management systems
- Partnerships with NHS and local health authorities
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Drug and Alcohol Support
Our specialist team provides tailored support for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol issues. We offer confidential assessments, personalised recovery plans, and ongoing counselling. With over three decades of experience, our evidence-based interventions help clients achieve sustained sobriety and improved mental wellbeing through both one-to-one and group therapy sessions.
Young People's Services
Specially designed programmes address substance misuse challenges among under-18s. Our youth specialists deliver age-appropriate interventions in educational settings and community spaces. Services include risk assessment, behavioural counselling, and family mediation, ensuring young people receive developmentally appropriate support while maintaining educational and social engagement through our outreach initiatives.
Family Support
We provide comprehensive support for families and carers affected by substance misuse. Our services include emotional counselling, practical guidance, and support groups. Family members gain access to educational resources about addiction patterns and recovery processes, while our dedicated workers help navigate care systems and access additional community-based assistance during the recovery journey.
Community Outreach
Our outreach workers engage directly with communities across Plymouth and the South West. Mobile support units deliver harm reduction advice, testing services, and immediate referrals. We collaborate with local authorities and health providers to identify at-risk populations, offering drop-in sessions and workplace training programmes that promote substance misuse awareness and prevention strategies.
Recovery Programmes
Structured recovery pathways support long-term sobriety through phased interventions. Programmes combine cognitive behavioural therapy, relapse prevention planning, and peer support networks. Clients access vocational training partnerships and housing assistance referrals, with progress monitored through regular review meetings to ensure sustained recovery outcomes and reintegration into community life.
People
Julie Howes
Chief Executive
Julie Howes leads Harbour's strategic direction with over 25 years' experience in substance misuse services. She oversees clinical operations, partnership development, and quality assurance while maintaining active involvement in staff training and service user engagement initiatives across the South West region.
Questions
How can I access Harbour's services?
You can self-refer by calling 01752 434343 or visiting Hyde Park House. No medical professional referral is required, and you may bring a support person to appointments.
Do you offer support for young people?
Yes, we have specialist services for under-18s including school-based interventions, youth counselling, and family support programmes delivered by trained practitioners in safe environments.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Plymouth, we provide services across the South West region through our outreach teams and partner organisations in health and social care sectors.
Are your services confidential?
All client interactions maintain strict confidentiality within safeguarding requirements. Information sharing only occurs with explicit consent or when statutory obligations require intervention.
How is Harbour funded?
We receive funding from Plymouth City Council via DATRIG, with additional support from charitable donations, fundraising events, and partnership grants for specific projects.
Can families get support?
Yes, we provide carer counselling, support groups, and educational resources for families affected by substance misuse, helping them understand addiction patterns and recovery processes.
