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Find the Support you need today
Whether you’re affected by gambling harms, facing homelessness, or need support with drugs or alcohol, Ara is here to help. Our services are free, confidential, and open to anyone across the South West.
You're not the first person to reach out, and you won't be the last
Since 1987, Ara has supported people through some of the hardest chapters of their lives. Whatever’s brought you here — and however long you’ve been thinking about reaching out — you’re in the right place. We’re here when you’re ready.
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How To Get Help
Follow these steps to start receiving help from Ara:
1. Contact us to schedule an initial assessment.
2. Our team will evaluate your needs and create a personalised support plan. -
Working Out A Plan
During the assessment process:
1. Let’s build a picture of how you got to where you are now.
2. Let’s work out where you need to be.
3. Together, let’s build a plan of how to get from where you are to where you need to be. -
Actioning the Plan
Once we have a plan:
1. You will receive regular ongoing support tailored to our agreed goals.
2. Together, we will regularly review your progress and make adjustments as necessary.
Choose the support that fits
Click through to learn more about each service and find out how to get started.
Gambling Harms Services
Free, confidential counselling, self-exclusion support, and peer groups for anyone affected by gambling — including affected others. CQC-rated excellent.
Housing & Homelessness
Safe, supported accommodation and specialist housing support for people recovering from substance use or leaving prison.
Prison Resettlement
We support men and women leaving any prison in the UK who are returning to Bristol and at risk of homelessness. Our RSI Resettlement Workers begin working with people up to 12 weeks before release, developing a resettlement plan and arranging support with accommodation, health care and substance misuse. We offer to meet people at the prison gate on release day and continue support for a further 8 weeks in the community.
