PROVIDING HOPE AND BETTER LIVES
Recovery and support services in Plymouth
At Ara, we’re proud to offer free, confidential support to individuals and families in Plymouth who are affected by gambling, housing challenges, or other issues related to addiction and recovery.
Our services are open to anyone living in Plymouth and the surrounding areas, as part of our wider network supporting people across Wales and the South West.
Contact us for help. Call us on 0330 1340 286
How we help in Plymouth
Our work in Plymouth builds on Ara’s long-standing commitment to helping people achieve lasting recovery, stability, and wellbeing. We provide:
Gambling Harms Support
Free, confidential counselling, advice and recovery support for anyone in Plymouth affected by gambling, including family and friends.
Housing & Recovery Services
Practical and emotional support for people in need of secure housing or struggling with homelessness due to gambling related harms.
Community & Wellbeing Programmes
Activities, workshops and local partnerships that help people reconnect, build confidence, and find new direction.
Why Choose Ara?
We understand that recovery looks different for everyone.
At Ara, we believe in working with people — not for them — building trust and tailoring support around each individual’s circumstances.
Our approach is:
Compassionate and person-centred
Grounded in lived experience and professional expertise
Available across Wales and the South West
Whether you reach out from Plymouth, Exeter, Swansea, or Cardiff, you’ll find the same dedicated team committed to helping you move forward.
What to expect
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Get in touch
Call us on 0330 1340 286 or complete our simple contact form.
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We listen
One of our trained support workers will talk with you to understand your situation.
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Personalised support
Together, we’ll build a plan that connects you with the right service — from gambling recovery and housing help to wellbeing activities.
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Ongoing connection
Our support doesn’t stop at crisis point. We’ll stay alongside you for as long as you need us.
Serving Plymouth and beyond
We’re proud to support individuals and families in Plymouth and nearby areas including Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock and Torpoint, alongside our wider work across Wales and the South West.
No matter where you are in the region, Ara is here to help you rebuild stability, safety and hope.
The support that I have received from Ara has been second to none. They have been my rock over the last 2 years. Their commitment to the treatment that they provide is wonderful.
KW
I found it incredibly helpful to delve deep in the reason of why I gamble and therefore recognise the immediate warning signs of behaviours and feelings which help me to try and prevent myself from gambling.
FC
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of Ara, I now have a warm and welcoming place to call my own home.
TS
News and Inspiration
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