Alcohol Help

SIFA Fireside, Birmingham
Supporting independence from alcohol and tackling homelessness

About us:

What does SIFA Fireside Do?

SIFA Fireside works alongside those who are socially excluded or disadvantaged, addressing alcohol issues and homelessness and empowering and supporting people to meet their short and long term goals. We run a specialist alcohol service as well as offering social support, counselling, and advice and practical help with accommodation.

Worried about your drinking?

We offer a free confidential service to anyone concerned about their drinking, and support people to make changes in their use of alcohol, and where helpful to address any other issues involved. As well as key working and counselling, we can offer Supported Accommodation in one of our two residential houses.

How can people access SIFA Fireside services?

We accept referrals from individuals or third party professionals. Drop in and see us, or phone us on 0121 666 7023 to make an appointment.
Drop-in Centres

We have 2 drop-in centres, which offer food, showers, laundry, food parcels, clothing and household goods. We also have visiting nurses and a chiropodist, basic skills training and computer training. There are daily accommodation advice sessions and afternoon activity groups.

Drop-in Opening Times

Ground Floor, 18-28 Lower Essex St, B5 6SN
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 10.45am. Breakfast served. Please turn up before 9.30am if you wish to see a key worker that day. Also open Saturday and Sunday 10.30am - 11.30am for support and advice only.

Fireside, 122 Pershore St, B5 6PA
Drop-in open Monday to Friday 11.15am - 1.00pm. Clothing, showers and activity sessions available between 11.15am and 12 noon. Lunch served between 12 noon and 1.00pm.
Volunteering

Volunteers are an important part of our team; from preparing and serving food in the kitchen to sorting donated goods in the basement, there are a wide variety of activities to get involved in. Most volunteers come in for one session a week, though it’s also possible to come in more or less often. Please get in touch if you’d like to join us as a volunteer.

Contact Details:

SIFA Fireside
18-28 Lower Essex Street
Birmingham
B5 6SN

Telephone: 0121 666 7023