Meet the Spark recovery partners

Working together to support your recovery

We provide a wide range of support across Blackburn with Darwen through our partner groups and local community venues. Each of our recovery partners offers specialist care, ensuring you receive the support you need for every step of your recovery journey.

About the Spark recovery partners

The Spark service is funded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

Delivering a wide range of services across the north west; from substance misuse services to residential rehab, Acorn offers a wealth of experience in supporting people on their recovery journey through group work, peer-led approaches and training and skill-based projects.

Community CVS are a membership-based organisation, who promote, develop and support voluntary and community action throughout Blackburn with Darwen. Their aim is to support individuals, organisations and communities to achieve their full potential.

Delphi Medical are one of the leading providers of recovery-focused drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services across the north west. Delphi Medical have set high standards of clinical care which has been recognised by regulatory bodies.

Established in 1994, Early Break have evolved to offer a wide range of services and information to support children, young people and families of those who use drugs or alcohol.

Since 2006, Inspire Motivate Overcome (IMO) have been providing recreational and diversionary activities for young people in Blackburn. Engaging with diverse communities, IMO has developed an extensive network and track record in delivering accessible health and wellbeing initiatives in the local community.

Established in 2012, Red Rose Recovery has become nationally recognised as a pioneering organisation in developing recovery systems and opportunities for people affected by substance misuse, providing a service where people are the priority, including regular involvement events within the community and bespoke training.

Age UK Blackburn with Darwen is a local independent charity supporting people aged 50 and over across the borough. They provide advice, practical support and a wide range of community activities, alongside specialist services for health, wellbeing and dementia support. Through these services, they help older people stay independent, connected and well.

The 180 Project is a community recovery programme using fitness, education and life coaching to support people affected by addiction and disadvantage. They combine physical activity with peer support and personal development to help people rebuild confidence and create new opportunities. Through this approach, they support lasting recovery and positive life change.

Arclett is a community-led organisation focused on alcohol prevention and early behaviour change. They use creative campaigns and shared lived experiences to support people who are sober, sober curious, or questioning their relationship with alcohol. Through inclusive, stigma-free approaches, they help people explore healthier choices and build confidence in alcohol-free living.