Building Bridges Article
Read about Building Bridges - a supportive space for friends, partners, parents and family members to share experiences, explore coping strategies, and feel less alone.
This article explores lived experience of people who have accessed the service and details how the group can support friends and family members.
Building Bridges FAQ
Read our frequently asked questions about our Building Bridges services for friends and family members:
What groups do you provide for Friends and Family?
Building Bridges offers both online and face-to-face support groups for friends and family members.
How do I access online groups?
We run one online group for Friends and Family:
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Wednesdays: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (weekly)
Our online group is hosted on Zoom.
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Zoom ID: 723 551 1005
Please check our calendar for up-to-date dates, times, and links to join.
How do I access Face to Face groups?
We also offer an in-person groups in Huntingdon and Wisbech.
Huntingdon:
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Second Monday of every month: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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Venue: 2–6 Hartford Road, Huntingdon, PE29 3PB
Wisbech: (Starting from 23rd February 2026)
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Last Monday of every month: 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
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Venue: Inspiration House, Church Terrace, Wisbech, PE13 1BW
Who are Building Bridges groups for?
Our Building Bridges groups are specifically for anyone (over 18) who has a loved one affected by drugs and alcohol. We understand that substance use has a wider impact on the people around the person using substances. Our Building Bridges groups provide friends and family with a safe and confidential space to talk about your concerns and feelings. We offer a supportive community and can help direct you to other services that may be able to assist you.
What if my loved one isn’t in treatment?
Friends and family members can attend groups regardless of whether their loved one is in recovery with Cambridgeshire Recovery Service or any other organisation.
Are you open on Bank Holidays?
Our groups do not run on bank holidays. Occasionally we may host an alternative group, event or activities on bank holidays. These will be advertised on our social media (Facebook and Instagram) accounts. Information about bank holiday events are also included in our monthly newsletter. Click here to subscribe.
Can you support me with Social Care?
We are an open recovery community and are not able to attend meetings with social care or feedback on attendance.
Can you provide drug testing/ breathalysing?
We do not offer drug testing or breathalysing.
Do I have to pay?
We are a charity organisation and receive our funding from Change Grow Live.
We do not charge fees to attend our groups.
Have a question we haven't answered?
Please check our FAQ Page or contact us with your query by filling in our contact form or email us directly at CRS@cgl.org.uk
Addiction Family Support (AFS)
Supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved ones addiction.
AFS listen via helplines to understand your situation, provide specific and targeted information.
We identify any additional needs and refer you within our organisation or externally, for further support.
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)
(ACA)/Dysfunctional Families is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes.
We meet to share our experience of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect and trauma infected us.
This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives.
CENTRE 33
Support for children of parents with substances misuse issues.
Telephone Helpline: 0333 4141809
Email: help@centre33.org.uk