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Change, grow, live (CGL)

Providing free treatment and support to vulnerable people facing addiction, homelessness and domestic abuse. They support around 120,000 people across 160 locations each year, of which 68,000 receive structured treatment programmes. 

Services

CRI provide the following: 

Substance misuse services

They work with individuals and families affected by drugs and/or alcohol, who wish to stop or reduce their substance misuse and achieve recovery within their 
local community.

Children and young people's services

They provide a range of services to children and young people to support them to reduce risk and build resilience. Their provision includes substance misuse treatment and prevention services for young people as well as emotional wellbeing, advocacy support, specialist safeguarding services and provision for those affected by parental substance misuse.

Criminal justice services

CRI provide therapeutic and treatment services within prisons and the community for people who have been involved in criminal activity. 

Accommodation and homelessness

They work with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to support them to find accommodation and live independently. 

Clinical services

CRI work in partnership with GPs in community settings to administer and manage therapeutic drug treatment for people who need support to overcome addiction. 

Families

They provide intensive support for families with complex needs around parenting and antisocial behaviour. CRI also deliver services for families affected by domestic abuse.

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