NERAF

NERAF NERAF is a Sunderland based Lived Experience Charity that provides compassionate support to individuals and families impacted by substance and alcohol use.

NERAF provide one to one peer mentoring and recovery coaching to people and families that are affected by drug or alcohol misuse. We provide a tailored approach recognising them all as unique individuals therefore our service is designed to meet their needs.

Emma and Vic recently delivered training to a local business – and the feedback has been amazing! 🙌We’re so proud of our...
16/06/2026

Emma and Vic recently delivered training to a local business – and the feedback has been amazing! 🙌
We’re so proud of our team for the passion they bring, challenging stigma and showing that recovery is possible through lived experience. 💚
Thank you Emma & Vic – you smashed it! 👏

Thank you to our fabulous clients for their feedback today. On behalf of the team, it is an absolute pleasure to get to ...
16/06/2026

Thank you to our fabulous clients for their feedback today. On behalf of the team, it is an absolute pleasure to get to be part of your journey!

A huge well done to two of our fabulous team, Vic and Emma, who have been delivering training in Sunderland this afterno...
09/06/2026

A huge well done to two of our fabulous team, Vic and Emma, who have been delivering training in Sunderland this afternoon. 👏 Thank you both for championing lived experience and recovery, and for representing our Charity so brilliantly. We're incredibly proud of you both and the passion you bring to the office every day!💙

08/06/2026

To celebrate Men’s Health Week, we are opening our doors for a free taster session to our Men’s group on Tuesday 16th June. Come along to get a free Hot drink and Bacon Sandwich and see what we get up to!!

08/06/2026

Don't miss our Shiney Things at ShARP sale this week!
Starting on Wednesday 10th June at 10am for 3 days only!!

Prices start at 50p - come down and grab a bargain 😀 or two or three...... 😉

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✅ Location : ShARP 17 Beatrice Terrace, Shiney Row, DH4 4QW
✅ Day : Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th June
✅ Time : 10am to 2pm

08/06/2026

See you all tomorrow! 😊

New clients are always welcome. There's no need to book—if you need support, simply drop in during our group sessions and ask to speak with a member of the team.

We're here to help and look forward to seeing you!

03/06/2026

Clear Nights returns - bringing another relaxed, welcoming, alcohol‑free evening of food, entertainment and connection to Middlesbrough.

03/06/2026

Find out the latest vacancies near you and join us as the latest member of our team across the North East of England, and beyond.

03/06/2026

📢 Research Opportunity for Young People (18–25)
Have you previously completed structured drug or alcohol treatment for non‑opiate substance use?

Your experience could help improve future support services.

🔍 About the study
This MSc Health Psychology research is exploring young people’s experiences of accessing drug and alcohol treatment services — including what helped, what made it harder, and what could be improved.

✅ Who can take part?
Aged 18–25
Live in the North‑East of England
Previously used non‑opiate substances
Have completed structured treatment
Comfortable speaking English

🗣 What’s involved?
A 1‑to‑1 virtual interview (45–60 minutes)
Confidential, voluntary, and audio‑recorded
Your contribution will help enhance knowledge and future support

📩 Interested in taking part?
Scan the QR Code or contact the author.

We will see all of you lovely people tomorrow!
03/06/2026

We will see all of you lovely people tomorrow!

Address

Sunderland Mind Wellbeing Hub, Church Street East
Sunderland
SR12BB

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+441915148520

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