Ara Recovery For All — Counsellor in Bristol, England

4.7★★★★★★★★★★(22 reviews)

AddressKings Court 11 King St BS1 4EF, Bristol, ENG

Phone+443301340286

Websiterecovery4all.co.uk

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Ara Recovery For All offers free and confidential support for individuals facing gambling harms and housing challenges. Established in 1987, the organisation aims to empower individuals and families to transform their lives and build healthier communities. They provide gambling support services, including guidance for overcoming addiction and regaining control, as well as accommodation services offering safe and secure housing solutions for vulnerable individuals. Ara Recovery For All is a major provider of supported housing services in Bristol and a trusted National Gambling Support Network provider, offering talking therapies and support for those affected by gambling-related harms. Their approach focuses on providing hope and facilitating recovery through dedicated assistance and resources.

Best for

  • Individuals with gambling harms
  • Those experiencing homelessness
  • People needing housing support
  • Individuals seeking recovery assistance
Key servicesGambling support, Housing support, Supported housing, Talking therapies, Accommodation services, Gambling assessment
LanguagesEnglish, Welsh
Tagsgambling addiction, housing support, homelessness, recovery, bristol, south west england, support services, free services, confidential support, talking therapies

Reviews on Google4.7 · 22 reviews

★★★★★★★★★★Anthony NobleNov 2025

Dealing with organisations and going through all the stages can be more frustrating, slow and difficult than we'd like. But addiction is ofcourse a tricky subject, as is running a company like this I imagine... especially when there are so many people in need. We are all human and most of us are just doing the best with what we have available. And although I wish some things were different with ARA (and the world), I think it's good to keep our expectations realistic. In the end, ARA was the only place that really helped me whilst in a truly awful situation... They gave vital hands-on support when I was living in a dangerous environment, encouraged better habits, helped me move out, tried to take me under their wing and link me to important services & groups, and eventually gave funding to help get me on my feet again and start a new life. It made a big difference and im not sure where I'd be now without it. I humbly say... thank you.

★★★★★★★★★★Andy WellerAug 2024

Highly recommended. Non-judgmental professional support in one to one and/or group sessions.

★★★★★★★★★★Chloe PyeJun 2024

Highly recommended. Also offer, Drop ins for anyone who needs help with an addiction with a housing need. You will be met with a smile, respect & appreciation of your hard situation and needs. I strongly recommend reaching out to them if you need help and in the Bristol area.

★★★★★★★★★★Tessa HarrisonMay 2023

An amazing organization who really care about the work they do, our agency has worked Ara Recovery For All with them on projects in the last year and would highly recommend them to anyone interested in gaining mental health support to stop gambling, as well as other addictions such as drink and drugs, or help with homelessness.

★★★★★★★★★★Tony HigginsFeb 2022

A great run organisation in the networks of support. To Who ever knocks at that Ara door. EVERYONE is treated the same. Great at wat they give & Do. Where all staff are on the same Non judgement Moral respectful Doing page.

★★★★★★★★★★Mr Christy mcmullenDec 2019

Always a great place for addiction x

★★★★★★★★★★Jon ShentonDec 2018

Great provider of housing for people in active addiction or recovery

★★★★★★★★★★Andy CarruthersApr 2018

Best in the world at what they do. Amazing these beautiful people change lives

★★★★★★★★★★TAYZApr 2018

The beat decision I every made was go with ara they r very helpful if your needing information etc..movin in2 a house in next couple weeks can't wait

★★★★★★★★★★Ian BradleyMar 2017

It's an excellent charity that helps people in the grip of addiction.

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