KIKIT provides culturally sensitive help, advice, support and mentoring for vulnerable adults suffering from the effects of drugs and alcohol addiction, dependency or abuse.

Our research has highlighted that there is a strong culture of denial in minority ethnic communities about drug and alcohol problems and a reluctance to admit to problems because of the shame it might cause.

There are a number of projects available at KIKIT that help vulnerable adults, families and the community. Learn more about them here.

In partnership with Change, Grow, Live (CGL) we co-deliver a range of treatment and recovery services supporting the most vulnerable adults in our communities – particularly those who feel marginalised because of their culture or community, and feel they have nowhere to turn because of these added pressures.

Cultural and faith-based recovery solutions increase the change for those with issues of addiction and their families to live a fulfilling life free from drugs and crime. We use our expertise in cultural dialogue to overcome the challenges of addiction, offering specialist recovery programs that reflect cultural sensitivities.

Why is it important to learn about drugs?

Drugs can be confusing to people who aren’t familiar with them. Learn about the importance of drugs education. 

Street names for drugs

You may come across different names for drugs. Learn more about them here.

Eligibility Criteria

To access KIKIT Drug and Alcohol services, individuals must the following criteria:

• Aged 25 years or over
• Residing in Birmingham, with a registered Birmingham address
• Current or Past on drugs and/or alcohol
• A legal citizen of the United Kingdom

Our services include

• Drug and alcohol recovery programmes
• Outreach support
• Peer mentors
• Training and volunteering
• Self-help recovery support groups
• Family and carer support
• Open access drop-in support

Please contact FRANK for after hours support 0300 1236600

Learn about Drugs & Alcohol with our new KIKIT Learning Platform(Beta)