WELCOME TO ARA
At ARA we passionately believe that people can change and recover
We are a registered charity formed in 1987, and it is estimated that we have helped over 40,000 people with alcohol, drug, gambling, and mental health issues, saving an estimated £50 million in costs to the community.
We provide structured treatment, counselling, housing support, education, training and employment guidance, as well as many other interventions to promote recovery and a healthier life.
We are a major provider of supported housing services in Bristol as a partner in the Homelessness Prevention Accommodation Pathways, and the Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service (ROADS).
As a trusted GamCare partner, ARA has an extensive and expanding service providing counselling and support for problem gamblers and affected others.







News Centre
COVID-19 Risk Assessment
Updated COVID-19 Risk Assessments for Ara offices and Ara Houses [...]
Keyworkers Deliver Essentials During COVID-19 Lockdown
We run homelessness pathway 4 on behalf of Bristol City [...]
Safer Gambling Week
This week Ara are supporting Safer Gambling Week (19th – [...]
Launch of Wales TUC Problem Gambling Toolkit
ARA's Robbie Thornhill will be speaking alongside Carolyn Harris MP [...]