CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
cc: Creative classes
bs: Bathroom/showers
be: Bedding
ca: Careers advice
cl: Clothing store
c: Counselling
da: Debt advice
dt: Dentist
dw: Drugs workers
et: Education/training
ff: Free food
fc: Foot care
it: Internet access
lf: Leisure facilities
ls: Luggage storage
ms: Medical/health
md: Music/drama
ne: Needle exchange
ol: Outreach worker links
ow: Outreach workers
sh: Sexual health
ts: Tenancy support
la: Legal advice
l: Laundry
ef: Ex-forces
eo: Ex-offenders
sf: Step-free
ba: Benefits/welfare advice
fa: Financial advice
s: Signposting to other services
Homeless Outreach Project (Edinburgh)
65/5 Niddrie Mains Terrace, Edinburgh
EH16 4NX
0131 661 7137, http://
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Outreach service for homeless people experiencing difficulties with their mental health and/or addictions.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, CC, CA, C, DW, ET, OW, SH, TS
Addiction, Recovery, Community, Hillingdon Service (Arch)
Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge
UB8 1JP
01895 207777, https://tinyurl.com/bdd28py6
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Free and confidential service for young people and adults who live or are registered with a GP in Hillingdon and want to deal with their alcohol or drug difficulties, and associated emotional or mental health issues. Assessment and tailored recovery plans, detox, specialist treatment, advice and info, one-to-one and group therapy, peer support, men's and women's groups, evening and weekend social drop-in and activities etc. Self refer by phone or ask your key worker to help you.
CODES: NE, AH, CA, LF, C, MS, DW
Adfam
27 Swinton Street
WC1X 9NW
07442 137421 (not a helpline), https://adfam.org.uk/
National charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs and alcohol. Useful resources, including a list of local support groups, on the website.
CODES: C, DW, A, MH
Antidote Services (London Friend)
London Friend, 86 Caledonian Road
N1 9DN
020 7833 1674, http://bit.ly/2IsCP05
Was an LGBT+ drop in pre-Covid-19. Drug and alcohol service targeted at the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
Antidote hosts Drop-in clinics in-person on Monday 11am to 1pm and online Thursday 6pm to 8pm.
For support email counselling@londonfriend.org.uk; antidote@londonfriend.org.uk
Also drug and alcohol services targeted at the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. See website for latest contact information.
CODES: A, C, DW, SH
Barnet Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service
Ground Floor, Dennis Scott Unit, Edgware Community Hospital
HA8 0AD
0300 303 3169, https://bit.ly/2Vq62eI
Support for young people affected by drug or alcohol problems. Psychosocial Interventions to encourage behavioural change and emotional change, pharmacological treatment, one to one and group work. Personalised services, and they can come and meet you at a place which suits you. Phone to find out more.
CODES: A, C, DW
Brent Recovery Day Programme
Willesden Centre for Health, Harlesden Road
NW10 3RY
0300 303 4611 (free), http://bit.ly/31zZKNc
Monday-Saturday: 9:30am-5pm;
The Programme provides recovery treatment for people (18+) with addiction problems in Brent to help them get back to a clean and sober life, free from addiction. It runs 6 days a week for 12 weeks, and the team includes substance misuse workers, doctors, nurses and psychologists, as well as volunteers and peer mentors. 24/7 Helpline: 0800 107 1754. Get your support worker to complete the referral form (info.brent@wdp.org.uk). Women-only groups available.
CODES: NE, DW, A, SH, C, CA, ET
Cardinal Hume Centre
3-7 Arneway St, Horseferry Rd
SW1P 2BG
020 7222 1602 (reception), http://bit.ly/1Fi5Rq0
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm;
Friday: 12:30pm-3:30pm;
No walk-ins but appointments offered Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness. Works with homeless young people, badly-housed families and others in need. Spanish (Wed) and Arabic (Friday) speakers by appointment. For the advice team, call: 020 7227 1673. For family services and learning services hours, call 020 7222 1602.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, C, DA, ET, IT, MS, TS
CGL - Camden Community Drugs Service (Camden)
184 Royal College Street, Camden Town
NW1 9NN
020 7485 2722, http://bit.ly/2k0nWVR
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Monday & Thursday: 9:30am-8pm;
Flexible, confidential treatment and support for adults in Camden with substance use issues. Drop in, phone or email camden.cdts@cri.cjsm.net for an appointment.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, C, DW, MS, NE, OL, LA
CGL - New Direction
410 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham
SE13 6LJ
020 8314 5566, http://bit.ly/2j5vOpq
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm
(open access);
Tuesday: 9am-1pm
Self-referral/open access;
Integrated treatment for adults who have a problem with drug and alcohol use. Nurses, keyworkers, doctors and counsellors, plus a peer mentor programme. Gender-specific services. Complementary health services. NA, CA and SMART groups. For assessment, attend an open-access session. Accept referrals by phone or email on ND.Referrals@cgl.org.uk
Support for families and carers is available.
Email: lewisham.carers@cgl.org.uk.
CODES: A, C, DW, ET, MS, NE, OW
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
07702 510110, https://bit.ly/2HSjMNl
Self-help organisation supports people who are struggling with addiction and mental health conditions through a '12 Step + 5' recovery programme, workshops and other services. Phone, check website or email info@ddauk.org to learn more.
All meetings now held on Zoom (MEETING LINKS ON WEBSITE):
TUE, FRI: 7PM
SAT: 11AM
SUN: 7.30PM
24HOUR SUPPORT LINE
CODES: MH, C
Evolve Housing & Support
9 Akabusi Close, Croydon, Greater London
CR0 6YL
020 8662 1171, http://bit.ly/1Jyvtkw
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm;
Accommodation for 10 people aged 21-69 who have experienced alcohol- and/or drug-related problems, and are currently dry/clean and wish to remain so. Priority to applicants from Croydon. Referral only.
CODES: A, C, DW
Faith in Action (Homelessness Project Merton)
Salvation Army Citadel, 109 Kingston Road, South Wimbledon
SW19 3JR
07843 280 419, http://bit.ly/1KW4rQ3
Wednesday & Friday: 10am-3pm;
Drop-in for rough sleepers, and for people who are vulnerably housed, socially excluded, vulnerable or isolated, and for those with addiction issues. Benefits advice most Wednesdays. Advocacy, alcohol and drug advice. A listening ear, breakfast, lunch, teas and coffees.
CODES: AH, AD, A, CC, BS, CL, C, DW, L, OL, LF
Fusion Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service
Station Road Centre, Station Road, Barkingside
IG6 1NB
020 8708 7801, http://bit.ly/2UFP0gx
Confidential service for young people with drug or alcohol issues. Psychosocial interventions to encourage behavioural change and emotional change, one-to-one keyworking, trauma counselling and structured group work. Phone to find out how they can help.
CODES: A, C, DW
Great Chapel Street Medical Centre
4th Floor, Soho Centre for Health, 1 Frith Street, Soho
W1D 3HZ
020 7437 9360, http://bit.ly/OEr5R
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-12:30pm
(doctor);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-4:30pm
(doctor);
Monday & Friday: 10am-12:30pm
(alcohol & mental health nurse);
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-4:30pm
(drugs, alcohol & mental health nurse);
Monday: 10am-12pm
(counselling drop-in; appointment at other times);
Tuesday: 2pm-4:30pm
(counselling drop-in; appointment at other times);
Friday: 9am-12:30pm
(podiatry);
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-5pm
(dental service);
Monday
GP & Nurse: bookable clinics from 10am
GP: walk-in clinic, Nurse: bookable clinic from 2pm
Tuesday
GP & Nurse: bookable from 11:30am
GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
Wednesday
Nurse: bookable from 10am
GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
Thursday
GP: walk-in, Nurse: bookable from 10am
GP & Nurse: Bookable from 2pm
Friday
Nurse: Walk-in from 10am
GP & Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, C, DW, FC, MS
Hackney Recovery Service
110 Mare Street
E8 3SG
0300 303 2611, https://bit.ly/2WQVaXP
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(assessment sessions at 110 Mare Street);
Service for people with problems with drugs. Drop-in, prescribing, community detox, BBV clinics, group work, key working. Self-refer of get your key worker to help you. Out-of-hours, please phone 0808 168 8669.
CODES: ET, CA, AH, CC, C, DW, NE
Haringey Recovery Service
590 Seven Sisters Road
N15 6HR
020 8801 3999, http://bit.ly/2ZXG9oB
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Works with individuals in recovery from drug & alcohol misuse. Holistic approach, with continued support, equipping people with the skill for self-development.
CODES: AD, A, AC, CC, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, LF, MD, OL, OW, SH, TS, LA, EO, SF
HOPE Worldwide UK – ODAAT
The Chambers, St.Mark’s Church, 337 Kennington Park Road
SE11 4PW
02036594809, https://bit.ly/1w2tdfI
One Day At A Time (ODAAT) is a quasi-residential men only (18+) rehab. 12 steps, counselling and psychotherapy are employed in a loving community to transform from chaos to constructive living. Services for people on the scheme include one to one counselling, yoga, community meetings, psychotherapy, relapse prevention and life skills, group therapy and aftercare, family contact and recreation.
CODES: CC, CA, C, DA, DT, EF, EO, FF, IT, L, MH
OK Rehab
48B Gun Street
E1 6AH
0800 326 5559, https://www.okrehab.org/
OK Rehab specialises in addiction treatment. Help is available via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers. We also work with clinics that are able to facilitate treatment taking place in your own home, who are able to provide professional intervention and home detoxification.
At OK Rehab, our aim is to help individuals break free from the shackles of addiction and find a treatment that’s ideally suited to their needs. This treatment is applicable for drug addiction, alcoholism and process/behavioural addictions.
OK Rehab is able to locate addiction treatment that’s tailored to your needs. We work in partnership with over 140 treatment providers across the UK and abroad. When you contact us, you discover a wealth of knowledge about the potential pros and cons of each treatment type for your particular needs. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
Below, we list a variety of ways we are able to assist you or your loved one in seeking out effective addiction treatment:
- An over-the-phone assessment to determine if you require addiction treatment
- Access to over 140+ clinics across the UK and abroad
-Advice relating to outpatient, residential and home detox services
- Access to detox clinics regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Fast access to emergency detox treatment, is appropriate
- Access to professional interventionists across the UK
- Advice by staff members who are themselves in recovery
- Information on both private and statutory funded addiction treatment providers
CODES: AD, C, DW, A
Providence Row
The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street
E1 7SA
020 7375 0020, http://bit.ly/1rvpkcW
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(needle exchange - closed 12.30–1.30pm);
Monday: 10am-11:30am
(men's group);
Monday: 2pm-3pm
(yoga);
Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pm
(homeopathy);
Tuesday: 11:30am-12:30pm
(relaxation skills);
Tuesday: 2pm-3:30pm
(women's group);
Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm
(peer support, addictions);
Thursday: 11am-1pm
(art & wellbeing);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(Breaking Free Online- computer assisted therapy);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(self-harming support group);
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(mental health drop-in);
Helps people of all backgrounds to an independent and fulfilled life away from homelessness & exclusion. They address not only users' immediate needs, but also the underlying issues and causes of their homelessness and exclusion. Download the timetable for their learning and wellbeing programme (https://bit.ly/2FXNYor). Most of their facilities are step-free. Services in Romanian and Polish.
CODES: MH, AC, CC, BS, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, IT, NE
Recovery Intervention Service Ealing-Southall (RISE)
Saluja Clinic, 36A Northcote Avenue, Southall
UB1 2AY
020 8843 5900, http://bit.ly/2X7sZ6C
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-5pm;
Thursday: 9am-7pm;
Free and confidential service for people in Ealing provides assessment and short-term treatment, and helps individuals to access other support services. Helps people break a cycle of addiction to heroin, cocaine and new psychoactive substance, and alcohol. Specialist health care interventions, talking therapies, medication, community or residential detox and rehab. Get your key worker to refer you.
CODES: A, DW, C
St Luke's Service - Barking & Dagenham (CGL)
St Lukes, Dagenham Road
RM10 7UP
020 8507 8668 / 020 8594 8504, http://bit.ly/2sveUVH
Monday: 10am-12am
(appointments 5–7pm);
Tuesday & Friday: 2pm-4pm;
Thursday: 5pm-7pm
(appointments);
Counselling, support and information for drug users aged 19+. Group work. Complementary therapies. Drop in or phone, or refer yourself at stlukes@cgl.org.uk.
CODES: C, DW, MS
Stoll
446 Fulham Road
SW6 1DT
020 7385 2110, https://bit.ly/2tbLdaD
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
(closed 12.30–1.30);
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-5pm;
Stoll is the leading provider of supported housing for ex-servicemen and women. As well as housing, they provide life-changing support including employment training, advice, addiction services and health and wellbeing activities.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, CC, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, MD, OW, TS
Subwize Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service
The Vibe, 195-211 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham
RM8 2UT
0300 303 4613, http://bit.ly/2DlaOU5
Confidential service for people under 21 with drug and alcohol issues. psychosocial interventions to encourage behavioural change and emotional change, one-to-one keyworking, trauma counselling and structured group work. Phone and find out how they can help you.
CODES: C, A, DW
The Harbour
Community Link Team, 245 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
SW9 8RR
0207 095 1980, http://bit.ly/2S8nzrb
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm;
Tuesday: 9:30am-1pm;
One-to-one and group recovery support. Yoga/mindfulness, complementary therapies and support to access psychological services. Training, employment support. Cafe-style drop-in.
CODES: TS, OL, DW, A, LF, ET, IT, C, CC
The Nehemiah Project
47 Tooting Bec Gardens, Streatham
SW16 1RF
020 8773 7417, http://bit.ly/cXgwxb
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Nehemiah runs a residential recovery programme for men with a history of addiction; it is abstinence-based and the three-month therapeutic course is compulsory. Enquiries 020 8773 7417, option 1, or email referrals@tnp.org.uk
CODES: AH, A, C, DW, ET, EO
The Pilion Trust
60 Lough Rd , 39-41 North Road
N7 8FE
020 7700 2498, http://bit.ly/2tpTGFb
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm;
Sunday: 2pm-5pm
(outreach worker available at Margins, Union Chapel);
Works with people who have been affected by drugs, alcohol and mental health.
CODES: MH, AD, A, C, DW, OL, OW
Turning Point South Westminster Drug and Alcohol Service
32a Wardour Street, Soho
W1D 6QR
020 7437 3523, https://bit.ly/1l27B9K
Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-4:30pm;
Help for people who are experiencing problems with drug use. Complimentary therapies.
CODES: MH, C, DW, NE, OL
WDP - Westminster Drug Project
470-474 Harrow Road
W9 3RU
020 7266 6200, http://bit.ly/RfMhd
Monday-Friday: 1pm-5pm
(open access);
Open access services, structured treatment programmes, outreach and aftercare. Advice about blood-borne viruses. Helpline: 020 7266 6300.
CODES: AH, AD, C, DW, MS, NE, OL, OW
Alcoholics Anonymous
0800 9177 650, http://bit.ly/7ptuE
Fellowship of people who help each other to recover from alcoholism.
Call their national helpline free on 0800 9177 650 or email help@aamail.org, or enter your postcode to find your nearest support meeting.
CODES: C
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 (infoline), http://bit.ly/2LfM2I2
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm;
Advice and support people who suffer from anxiety. Phone the infoline or text 07537 416 905.
CODES: MH, C, DW
Battle Against Tranquillisers
0117 9663629, http://bit.ly/qQQFK
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(depending on staffing levels);
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:30pm-7:30pm
(depending on staffing levels));
Information, support and and help for people who are addicted to benzodiazepines, sleeping pills and drugs with similar effects. Calls to the helpline from a BT line cost 5p per minute on weekdays; calls from other service providers and mobiles may be more. You can also email support@bataid.org.
CODES: AD, C, DW
Cocaine Anonymous (UK)
0800 612 0225, http://bit.ly/umNyf
Monday-Sunday: 10am-10pm
(phoneline);
Fellowship of people who help each other to stay off cocaine, crack and other drugs. Contact them to find your nearest meeting.
CODES: C
Forward Trust
020 3981 5525, https://forwardtrust.org.uk
Empowers people to break the cycle of crime and addiction, tailored to individuals' needs. Harm reduction, care and assessment, motivation, inspiration and support to transform your life.
CODES: A, C, DW
Marijuana Anonymous UK
0300 124 0373 (helpline), https://bit.ly/2I9Sywq
Marijuana Anonymous follows the 12-step model of Alcoholics Anonymous. They have no opinion on issues of legalisation (or not) or on marijuana as a medicine. They are there to help those who have become addicted to or dependent upon marijuana, and who wish to recover from that condition. Helpline: 0300 124 0373; Email: helpline@marijuana-anonymous.org.uk; URL: www.marijuana-anonymous.org.uk
CODES: C, DW
No Panic
0844 967 4848, http://bit.ly/1wMxmBi
Monday-Friday: 10am-10pm;
Support for those suffering from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, general anxiety disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal. Info, advice, counselling, listening, befriending and referrals. Helpline: 0844 967 4848; youth helpline: 0330 606 1174; email: info@nopanic.org.uk.
CODES: MH, AD, C, DW, OL
Re-Solv
30a High Street, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 8AW
01785 810762, http://bit.ly/1waO7J5
Monday-Friday: 10:30am-4pm
(helpline - not public holidays);
Information about inhalant abuse (aka sniffing, glue sniffing, tooting and huffing). Outside helpline hours, an answer phone message gives an emergency contact. Good leaflets and sites for children. Phone or email (information@re-solv.org). Works closely with Solve It, who offer an online counselling service (01536 414690).
CODES: AD, C, DW, OL
SMART RECOVERY
0330 053 6022, https://tinyurl.com/44bs5ru2
SMART Recovery is an international non-profit organization that provides assistance to individuals seeking abstinence from addiction. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. The SMART approach is secular and science-based, using cognitive behavioral therapy and non-confrontational motivational methods.
CODES: C, DW
We Are With You (National)
Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
(online chat);
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm
(online chat);
We offer free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health. Online chat available, and local services placed across UK. This is not a crisis service - in an emergency call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.
CODES: MH, C, A, DW
YMCA
Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, ET, MS, MH, C, A, DW
Bethany Christian Trust
65 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh
EH6 5JQ
0131 561 8930, https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com
Supports individuals and families to help them tackle long-term homelessness problems including addictions, debt, lack of furniture, unemployment and social isolation. Welcome Centre and multiple other services across Scotland – call for information.
CODES: AH, A, CA, C, DW, FF, OW
Cocaine Anonymous (Scotland)
PO Box 26812, Glasgow
G1 9AB
0141 959 6363 (24/7), https://www.cascotland.org.uk
Fellowship of people who help each other to stay off cocaine, crack and other drugs. Contact them to find your nearest meeting. It is patterned very closely after Alcoholics Anonymous.
CODES: C
Crossreach (Rankeillor Initiative)
10 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh
EH12 5AA
0131 225 4901, https://tinyurl.com/4a3c3sm5
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(phone for referrals);
For those experiencing homelessness, including those in recovery from substance use, we provide temporary accommodation in shared flats combined with support to help you determine and pursue your goals. Phone for referral.
CODES: AH, A, C, DW, CL, CA, ET, OL, BA, MH
Crossreach (Simpson Hse)
52 Queen Street, Edinburgh
EH2 3NS
0131 225 6028, https://tinyurl.com/eyc5r55v
Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm;
We offer support to anyone in Edinburgh who has been affected by past or present drug use, whether it’s your own or someone else’s. We are also experienced in supporting people affected by trauma. Phone ahead for self-referral.
CODES: C, DW, SF
Crossreach Move On (Whiteinch)
0/5, 13 Victoria Park Drive South, Whiteinch, Glasgow
G14 9RN
0141 959 5069, https://tinyurl.com/4hm8d8me
Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm
(phone for referral only);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm;
Temporary furnished accommodation and support to adults in recovery from substance misuse, who have achieved a period of stability through residential or community rehabilitation. Service is mainly for people living clean, but some methadone, etc, users who are stable will be considered.
CODES: MH, AH, A, C, DW, TS, SF, ET
Drinkaware - Drinkline
0300 123 1110, https://www.drinkaware.co.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-4pm;
Monday-Friday: 9am-2pm
(Drinkchat online chat service);
Free, confidential helpline for people worried about their alcohol intake or anyone concerned about them.
CODES: A, C, OL
Drinkaware - Drinkline Scotland
0800 7 314 314, https://drinkaware.co.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm;
Free, confidential helpline for people worried about their alcohol intake or anyone concerned about them.
CODES: A, C, OL
Edinburgh City Youth Cafe
11-15 Vennel, Edinburgh
EH1 2HU
0131 229 1797, https://bit.ly/2UvUd5Z
Monday, Wednesday: 6pm-10pm
(13–21 year olds);
Friday: 6pm-9pm
(under 18s);
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6 – 9pm (Drop-in).
Crime victims - emotional support
C-Cards available for free condoms.
Call or email contact@6vt.info
CODES: MH, AH, A, C, DA, DW, ET, MS
Glasgow City Mission
20 Crimea Street, Glasgow
G2 8PW
0141 221 2630, https://www.glasgowcitymission.com
Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm
Drop-in;
Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm
Lunch;
Monday-Friday: 6:30pm-8pm
Dinner;
Monday & Wednesday: 2pm-4pm
Various project workers;
We offer spirit-led, faith-filled community to vulnerable adults and children within the city, by fighting against poverty and disadvantage in Glasgow. Numerous activities, services and classes for homeless people and those struggling with money.
CODES: MH, AH, A, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, IT, LF, OL, OW, TS, SF, EF, EO, MS, AD, CC
Glasgow Council on Alcohol
14 North Claremont St, Glasgow
G3 7LE
0141 353 1800, https://www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm;
Friday: 9am-6pm;
Saturday: 9am-5pm;
GCA is an accredited counselling service and provides individual, free and confidential counselling for people experiencing alcohol-related difficulties and those affected by someone else's alcohol use. Group and 1-to-1 support.
Freephone helpline: 0808 802 9000
CODES: A, C, OL, SF
Health in Mind
0131 225 8508, https://tinyurl.com/mr3a7dcv
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
A range of mental health and wellbeing services for people with addiction and mental health support needs. You can self-refer or ask your GP for help.
CODES: MH, C
Phoenix Futures Scotland
0141 336 4272, http://bit.ly/2UnqlYQ
Organisation helping people recover from alcohol and drugs. 'Recovery through Nature' connects service users with nature to work on conservation projects in settings across Scotland. Info: john.deeney@phoenix-futures.org.uk 'Building Futures N Lanarkshire' (self- or agency-referral - lanarkshire.communities@phoenix-futures.org.uk) and 'Scottish Residential Service' (scottish.residential@phoenix-futures.org.uk) provide peer support, group work, counselling, and leisure activities.
CODES: C, A, DW, ET, LF
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs
08080 10 10 11, http://bit.ly/2GeF0Sc
Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
(helpline);
Bereavement support & free counselling. If you have lost someone to a drug-related death, call for guidance & information, free counselling sessions, telephone support and peer support. email: helpline@sfad.org.uk
CODES: C
Second Chance Project Scotland
Carlton Building, 63 Carlton Place, Glasgow
G5 9TW
0141 336 7272, http://www.secondchanceproject.co.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Three-stage day treatment programme for people with drug and/or alcohol problems. Training, counselling and self-help. Lots of support to develop alternatives to misuse and prevent relapse. Self-referral.
CODES: AD, ET, DW, DT, BA, C
Steps to Hope
St Cuthbert's, 5 Lothian Road, (Soup Kitchen address)
EH1 2EP
07949 838 666, https://www.stepstohope.co.uk
Monday: 6pm-8pm
Monday Munchies;
Sunday: 4pm-7pm
Sunday Supper;
Steps to Hope SCIO is a non-profit charity dedicated to caring for the homeless and those suffering with addiction. We operate Hope House - a 10 bedroom residential recovery programme which is peer led. This Educational activity programme focuses on the 12 Steps which brings about change within those who desire a clean and sober life. Also runs two soup kitchens per week at St Cuthbert's.
CODES: AH, A, C, DW, FF, OW, SF
Substance Misuse Centre (Spittal Street)
22-24 Spittal Street, Edinburgh
EH3 9DU
0131 537 8300, https://bit.ly/2MdcORU
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm
(drop-in);
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 12:30pm-4:30pm
(clinic & needle exchange);
Thursday: 10:30am-4:30pm
(clinic & needle exchange);
Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm
(dentist);
Tuesday: 1pm-4pm
(drop-in / methadone info);
Wednesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm
(clinic);
Thursday: 10:30am-1:30pm
(wounds clinic);
Thursday: 2pm-4pm
(womens drop-in);
Friday: 1pm-3pm
(dentist);
Drug and alcohol misuse centre with a range of services, from Dental care to wound clinic. Please call for more information
CODES: A, C, DW, FC, MH, MS, NE
Sunday Social (SS)
GlasgowKelvin College, Easterhouse Campus, 1200 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow
G34 9HZ
Sunday: 11am-3pm;
Sandwiches and soup. Limitless free tea and coffee. Recovery meeting, massage, leisure activities, counselling, meditation. Children's play area.
CODES: A, DW, LF, FF, IT, C
Turning Point Scotland (Alcohol & Drug Crisis)
80 Tradeston Street, Glasgow
G5 8BG
0141 420 6969, https://tinyurl.com/4y6e8yxe
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(open 24 hours);
Offers integrated health and social care which provides low threshold, direct access services for people experiencing a crisis due to alcohol or other drug use including people who may be experiencing homelessness. These include a crisis residential unit, 24-hour Injecting Equipment Provision (needle exchange), woundcare, harm reduction advice, signposting and naloxone training and provision.
CODES: A, C, DW, MS, NE, SH, SF, OL
Turning Point Scotland (Alcohol & Drug Recovery)
112 Commerce Street, Tradeston, Glasgow
G5 8DW
0141 948 0092, https://tinyurl.com/wzzuwmbz
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24 hour needle exchange & accommodation);
Needle exchange & temp accommodation. 24 hour service for homeless people in crisis because of mental health, drugs or alcohol.
A 12-bed residential unit provides a safe environment to withdraw from a chaotic lifestyle. Average stay is 28–36 days.
CODES: A, C, DW, MS, NE, SF, OL
Turning Point Scotland (North East Recovery Hub Edinburgh)
5 Links Place, Leith, Edinburgh
EH6 7EZ
0131 554 7516, http://tinyurl.com/jxykwdhb
Monday & Wednesday: 9am-5pm;
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am-8pm;
Friday: 9am-4:30pm;
Drop-in to arrange further 1-to-1 support.
Needle Exchange Mon – Fri at the times stated above.
Range of addiction and recovery services open to men and women aged 16 and over who are aware they have a substance misuse problem and would like to start their recovery journey. Other services across Edinburgh available: call freephone number for information.
CODES: A, C, DW, MS, NE, SH, SF
We are with you (NE Glasgow Recovery Hub)
24-28 Broad Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow
G40 2QL
0141 554 5235, https://tinyurl.com/574ddkbp
Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am-2:30pm;
For your recovery from alcohol and drug use. Individual support and tailored interventions, including outreach. Call the helpline or email.
Out-of-hours, call 0808 178 5901.
CODES: A, C, DW, MH, OL, OW
We Are With You (NW Glasgow Recovery Hub)
The Quadrangle, 59 Ruchill Street, Glasgow
G20 9PX
0808 178 5901, https://tinyurl.com/mvrwwyk4
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am-3:30pm;
For your recovery from alcohol and drug use. Individual support and tailored interventions, incl outreach workers.
Call the helpline or email.
We’re here to listen – you can tell us as little or as much as you want. We’ll work with you on your own goals, whether that’s cutting down your drug or alcohol use, stopping completely or just getting a bit of advice.
CODES: MH, A, DW, OL, OW, C
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