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Recovery Steps Cumbria is the alcohol and drug service for adults across Cumbria.

Information on our support offer (last updated 12 December 2025)

We are currently experiencing staffing pressures in Barrow-in-Furness, Whitehaven, Workington and Kendal.

Because of this, we’ve introduced a temporary plan to make sure:

• everyone currently engaging with our service continues to receive the treatment and support they need.
• referrals being made to us for people who are most at risk of harm are seen as a priority.

We expect this plan to last until mid-February 2026 but will update this notice when we have new information.

This plan doesn’t affect our Carlisle or Penrith hubs, which will continue to operate as normal.

If you are currently being supported by us, please speak to your keyworker about our provisions during the festive period.

How we support people

We help people make more positive choices around alcohol and drugs, reducing the likelihood of coming to harm through our dedicated prevention, intervention and support.

We can support you to achieve and sustain recovery from alcohol and drug use through a range of treatments, activities and groups. We know people don’t fit into neat boxes, so our supports is tailored to each person’s individual situation and experience.

Find out more about how we can help.

You can use our online referral form to refer yourself or someone else.