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.

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!

Our little corner outside is looking colourful this morning. Remember our Seeds of Recovery with Darren is on every Tues...
03/06/2026

Our little corner outside is looking colourful this morning. Remember our Seeds of Recovery with Darren is on every Tuesday 10am until 11am.

18/05/2026

See you all today!

14/05/2026
It was wonderful to see everyone today at NERAF. We have some talented artists in our craft group and some fantastic mus...
05/05/2026

It was wonderful to see everyone today at NERAF. We have some talented artists in our craft group and some fantastic music coming from our guitar group!

27/04/2026

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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