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Acorn Recovery Projects

Acorn Recovery Projects is an innovative charity providing a range of recovery services which enable individuals and their families to break free from drug, alcohol and other addictions. We help to find not just immediate recovery, but emotional, social, lifelong recovery.

At Acorn, we always see the person behind the illness. Our success comes from our staff, 80% of whom, at all levels within the organisation, have been through recovery and can understand and empathise with others in similar situations.
Address:
Fulstone House , 130 Mile End Lane, Stockport, Cheshire , SK2 6BY
Area serviced:
All areas
Telephone:
0161 484 0000
Fax:
0161 484 0011
How to apply:
Telephone or visit website
Sector:
Voluntary

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