Changing Lives

Changing Lives supports people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, addictions or long-term unemployment. They provide specialist women’s and family services. Their services include:

• Drug and alcohol recovery services
• Supported accommodation to help you get back on your feet quicker
• Changing Lives Sanctum
• Specialist accommodation for veterans, young people, women in recovery with their children and for people escaping domestic violence or modern day slavery
• Women Only Treatment Space at ReCoCo Recovery College on Tuesdays
• Employment support for over 18s to access free training and support
• Food redistribution service
• Volunteering opportunities
• Fulfilling Lives supporting people with multiple and complex needs
• Charity shops
• Affordable furniture warehouse

Some of the items they accept and offer include:

• Clothes
• Food
• Toys
• Cleaning items
• Sanitary items
• Homeware eg cooking items
• Decorations for homes

Changing Lives is commissioned by Newcastle City Council  to deliver:

• Crisis response and homelessness and prevention services
• Sexual health services
• Drugs and alcohol services