Transforming Choice

Transforming Choice is a UK-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing comprehensive support and rehabilitation services for individuals overcoming addictions, primarily focusing on alcohol dependency. Registered as a charity under number 1193231, the organisation operates out of Sefton Park, near Liverpool City Centre.

History and Background

Established in 2012, Transforming Choice has grown to become a vital resource in addressing alcohol and substance abuse within the Liverpool area, a city notably affected by high levels of poverty, trauma, and poor mental health, factors that contribute directly to addiction issues. The charity was among the first in Liverpool to receive funding from the Steve Morgan Foundation, a partnership that has been instrumental in its development and expansion.

Services and Programs

Transforming Choice offers a range of services aimed at supporting people through recovery and sustaining long-term sobriety, including:

• Residential Alcohol Detox and Rehabilitation: Providing a structured inpatient environment to safely detoxify and begin rehabilitation.
• Community-Based Holistic Programmes: Offering ongoing support and therapy tailored to individual needs beyond detox.
• Supportive Housing: Assisting individuals in securing stable accommodation post-recovery, including supportive living spaces.
• Trauma Therapies: Addressing underlying trauma linked to addiction to improve recovery outcomes.

The organisation has notably responded to increasing demand for addiction services, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Liverpool recorded its highest number of alcohol-related deaths since records began.

Impact and Funding

Transforming Choice attributes much of its success to sustained funding and support from the Steve Morgan Foundation, which has enabled key projects such as the creation of supportive living spaces for formerly homeless individuals overcoming addiction, employment of support workers, provision of educational facilities, and transportation resources.

The charity maintains a flexible and collaborative approach to funding partnerships, valuing advice and expertise offered by its supporters to continuously improve its services and reach.

Transforming Choice remains a critical organisation in Liverpool's social care landscape, addressing complex addiction issues with a comprehensive, compassionate, and community-focused model.

[1] https://transformingchoice.co.uk [2] https://www.transformingchoice.co.uk/who-we-are [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5172119/charity-overview [4] https://stevemorganfoundation.org.uk/casestudyregional/transforming-trust/ [5] https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/charity/transforming-choice