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DRUG EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND TRAINING

 

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLIENTS

ALCOHOL COUNSELLING & PREVENTION SERVICES (ACAPS)
ADDRESS:

34 Electric Lane

Brixton

SW9 8JT

TELEPHONE: 020 7737 3579
FAX: 020 7737 2719
E-MAIL ADDRESS: acaps.uk@virgin.net
WEB SITE:: http://www.vols.org.uk/acaps
SERVICE AREA: Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, London-wide for lesbian/gay/bisexual service and work preparation project
CLIENT GROUP: Problem drinkers, partners/relatives, people requiring alcohol/drug education and/or training in alcohol interventions
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: Individual, couples and group counselling in several venues including daytime and evening appointments. Crèche available. choice of counsellor, male/female, black, Irish, lesbian, gay man. Alcohol awareness training and information about sensible drinking
OPENING HOURS:

9.30am-8pm

Office hours 9.30am-5.30pm

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Bus 2, 3, 159, 133,196,37,35,45

Tube; Brixton (Victoria line)

LANGUAGES (OTHER THAN ENGLISH): Greek, French, Russian
DISABLED ACCESS: Some venues have wheelchair access. Induction loop for training courses
FROM DEPENDENCY TO WORK - D2W
TELEPHONE: 020 7840 0838
FAX: 020 7840 0860
SERVICE AREA: 12 Inner London Boroughs (Initially Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster)
CLIENT GROUP: Offenders with drug, alcohol and mental health problems aged 14-25 and 25+
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: Multi-agency initiative working with offenders whose offending is drug, alcohol or mental health related. Dependency to work sub-contracts a range of agencies to provide treatment as well as access to education, training and employment opportunities
COMMUNITY DRUG PROJECT: FROM DEPENDENCY TO WORK
ADDRESS:

146 Camberwell Road

London

SE5 OEE

[it is proposed to move the service in 2000 Please phone to check details

TELEPHONE: 020 7277 4331
FAX: 020 7277 4341
E-MAIL ADDRESS: mail@communitydrugproject.org
SERVICE AREA: Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich
CLIENT GROUP: Those residents who have or have had problems with illegal drugs and/or alcohol who would like to access education training and employment programmes. There is an emphasis on residents who are or have been in contact with the Criminal Justice System e.g. police, courts, probation, prison
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: Assessment, advice, information counselling, career advice, access to treatment, care plan management. Onward referral to education training and employment services. On-going support while on the above programmes
OPENING HOURS:

Mon-Fri 9.30-5.00

Please call to make an appointment

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Bus: 12, 40, 171, 45, P3, 68, 468, 176, 42, 35 (36 & 185 then 5 minute walk) 21 63 172

Train: Elephant and Castle & Denmark Hill (then bus journey)

Tube: Elephant & Castle & oval then bus journey

DISABLED ACCESS: Wheelchair access
DRUG EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND TRAINING
CHARTERHOUSE YOUNG PEOPLE'S CENTRE
ADDRESS:

The Rainbow Building

32 Crosby Row

London

SE1

TELEPHONE: 020 7403 1676
SERVICE AREA: Southwark
CLIENT GROUP: Young People up to 25 years, resident in Southwark
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: Aims to provide for the recreational, educational and social needs of local young people within a safe and non-judgemental environment. Weekly sessions plus: drugs and sexual health, peer education training. An advice service is also available to young people in the area. Peer education workshops on drugs and sexual health available by arrangement
OPENING HOURS:

Mon 5pm-8pm Young women.

Tue 6pm-9pm 11-14 year olds

Wed 5pm-8pm Music session

Thur 7pm-9pm 15-18 year olds

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Bus: Borough

Train: London Bridge

Tube: Borough, London Bridge (Northern Line)

DISABLED ACCESS: No disabled access
COMMUNITY DRUG EDUCATION PROJECT
ADDRESS:

Mornington Centre
Stanley Street
Deptford
London
SE8 4BL

TELEPHONE: 020 8691 0550
FAX: 020 8694 7623
E-MAIL ADDRESS: info@cdep.demon.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.drugsinfo.org.uk
SERVICE AREA: Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham
CLIENT GROUP: Whole community but specific emphasis on parents
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: The Community Drug Education Project (CDEP) aims to enable the residents and workers of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham to deal more effectively with issues resulting from drug use in the community. CDEP offers a modular training course at a South East London venue twice a year. The Project can also offer tailor-made training on request to local groups and organisations. If you would like to be put on a mailing list to receive the CDEP training brochure or newsletter, or would like to request other training then contact us with a postal address in the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark or Lewisham
OPENING HOURS: Administrative and training centre not open to the public

COMMUNITY DRUG EDUCATION PROJECT

RESOURCE CENTRE - ALBANY

ADDRESS:

Room 7
The Albany
Douglas Way
Deptford
London
SE8 4AG

TELEPHONE/FAX : 020 8694 2282
E-MAIL ADDRESS: info@cdep.demon.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.drugsinfo.org.uk
SERVICE AREA: Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham
CLIENT GROUP: Whole community but specific emphasis on parents
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: The Community Drug Education Project aims to enable the residents and workers of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham to deal more effectively with issues resulting from drug use in the community. CDEP's Resource Centre at the Albany is open to the public on a drop-in or appointment basis. We offer a range of materials including leaflets, posters, books and videos. You can come and collect information and talk to our staff who are available on two afternoons each week
OPENING HOURS: Wed and Thurs 1pm-4.30pm
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus: 21,36,47,53,136,177,188,199,225
DISABLED ACCESS: The Albany has full access for the disabled

COMMMUNITY DRUG EDUCATION PROJECT

LIBRARY - drugsinfo@248

ADDRESS:

248 Kennington Park Road
SE11 4DA

TELEPHONE: 020 7582 2262
FAX: 020 7820 0085
E-MAIL ADDRESS: info@cdep.demon.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.drugsinfo.org.uk
SERVICE AREA: Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham
CLIENT GROUP: Whole community but specific emphasis on parents
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: Public library and resource centre for information on drugs and related issues, opening 2000. Contact CDEP for further details
OPENING HOURS: Tuesday - Friday 12.00 - 4.30 pm
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Bus: 159,109,53,36

Tube: Oval (Northern line)

DISABLED ACCESS: Fully accessible
HEALTH FIRST
ADDRESS:

Mary Sheridan House

15 St Thomas Street

London

SE1 9RY

TELEPHONE:

Health First Reception 020 7955 4366

Learning Centre 020 7955 4942

SERVICE AREA: Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham
CLIENT GROUP: People involved in formal and informal health promotion
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: We offer advice and consultancy, opportunities for training and learning, the use of our Learning Centre, small grants, evaluation support, policy and strategy development, resource development and one to one advice and support. An extensive health promotion learning centre offering access to a large health promotion resource collection, research databases, Internet access, health promotion coaching programme, computer based learning applications and a Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham wide leaflet ordering and delivery service. Please call for additional information
OPENING HOURS:

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Learning Centre:

Mon 12-4:30pm

Tues-Fri 9:30am- 4:30pm

(we operate a late evening opening please call for details)

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Bus: 17,21,35,40,43,47,48,133,149,344,381,501,521

Train: London Bridge

Tube: London Bridge (Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo lines)

DISABLED ACCESS:

Ground Floor access only. Loop system for training course on request
HEALTH SHOP
ADDRESS:

Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Health Authority

1 Lower Marsh

SE1 7NT

TELEPHONE: 020 7716 7078/7083
FAX: 020 7716 7039
SERVICE AREA: Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham
CLIENT GROUP: Anyone wanting access to health care in the service area
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: The Health Shop provides free and confidential information to the residents of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham about any aspect of their health care and the services available. It provides health information, rather than medical advice, diagnosis or counselling services. It can, however, tell you where to get the help you need
OPENING HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm telephone helplines. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Drop-in
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Train: Waterloo

Tube: Lambeth North (Bakerloo) Waterloo (Bakerloo & Northern line

DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
HEALTHIER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
ADDRESS:

Health First

Mary Sheridan House

15 St Thomas Street

London

SE1

TELEPHONE: 07931 943323
SERVICE AREA: Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham
CLIENT GROUP: Schools, including whole school staff, governing bodies, parents and pupils.
SERVICE(S) PROVIDED: Supporting schools to develop a co-ordinated approach to personal, social & health education based on pupil need, through target setting. Support includes staff and governor training, parent workshops and strategies accessing and making appropriate use of specialist resources, including agencies
OPENING HOURS: Office hours during school term time
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Train/Tube: London Bridge
LANGUAGES: Italian
NATIONAL ADDICTION CENTRE DRUG TRAINING UNIT
ADDRESS:

National Addiction Centre

4 Windsor Walk

London

SE5 8AF

TELEPHONE:

020 7703 0269

020 7848 0042

FAX: 020 7848 0780
SERVICE AREA: Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwich
CLIENT GROUP: Health workers in the drug/alcohol field
SERVICE(S) PROVIDED: Post basic education and training for health care workers in the drug/alcohol field including Diploma in Drugs Dependence (ENB 616): Assessment and specialist therapeutic skills for drug workers: Organisational development and current perspectives on drug use
OPENING HOURS: For more details of courses please telephone for times and dates
DISABLED ACCESS: Access available
RELEASE
ADDRESS: 388 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT
TELEPHONE: 020 7729 5255
FAX: 020 7729 2599
SERVICE AREA: London-wide & national
CLIENT GROUP: Drug users, friends and families of drug users
SERVICE(S) PROVIDED: Drug and legal helpline: Daytime: 020 7729 9904: 24hour 020 7603 8654. Drugs in schools helpline: 0345 366 666. Also provides drug and legal training courses for professionals. Publications department produces drug education material and drug policy information
OPENING HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. Helpline 24hour
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tube: Old Street (Northern line) Liverpool Street (Central, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City Line)
DISABLED ACCESS: No disabled access.

SOUTH LONDON & MAUDSLEY NHS TRUST

CONSULTANCY LIAISON ADDICTION SERVICE (CLAS)

ADDRESS:

Hurley Clinic

Kennington Lane

London

SE11 4HJ

TELEPHONE: 020 7582 9428
FAX: 020 7587 5296
E-MAIL ADDRESS: clasteam@hotmail.com
SERVICE AREA: Lambeth and South Southwark
CLIENT GROUP: Primary health care providers and their substance misusing patients
SERVICES PROVIDED: G.P. liaison service. No direct access for patients. Referrals via G.P.s. For Primary Health Care Teams: Face to face contact, training on managing substance misusers in general practice, trouble shooting, liaison work, production of guidelines and educational material
OPENING HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm