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introduction

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street agencies

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detoxification and medical facilities

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needle exchange

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assessment for rehabilitation

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residential rehabilitation

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day programmes

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services for young people

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drug use & HIV/AIDS

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GUM [sexual health] clinics

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criminal justice, crime prevention and drugs misuse

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alcohol

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drug education, information and training

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legal help

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dentists

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housing

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help for people affected by others’ misuse

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other useful contacts

HELP FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY OTHERS’ MISUSE

Adfam National
ADDRESS:

Waterbridge House

32-36 Loman Street

SE1 0EE

TELEPHONE: 020 7928 8900
SERVICE AREA: National
CLIENT GROUP: Families and friends of drug users
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: National telephone helpline for families and friends of drug users, offering confidential support and information and details of drug services nation-wide
OPENING HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
ASHBY ROAD THERAPY SERVICE
ADDRESS:

1-3 ASHBY ROAD

BROCKLEY

SE4 1PR

TELEPHONE: 020 8314 9742
FAX: 020 8314 3462
E-MAIL ADDRESS: all@ashby-road.freeserve.co.uk
SERVICE AREA: Lewisham
CLIENT GROUP: 10-18 year olds
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: Therapeutic input for young people whose parents/carers/families have substance misuse issues. Both office and school based. Leaflets and information available on request
OPENING HOURS: 9am-5pm with some flexibility

 

DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
VICTIM SUPPORT - LAMBETH
ADDRESS:

1st Floor

Lincoln House

1-3 Brixton Road

Kennington Park

SW9 6DE

TELEPHONE: 020 7820 0007/8
FAX: 020 7587 1346
SERVICE AREA: Lambeth
CLIENT GROUP: Victims of crime
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: Emotional support, crisis intervention, accompany to court/ID parade, police stations, liase with police, criminal justice agencies, security to homes following break-in, trauma counselling, adults and children and special service for sufferers of domestic violence
OPENING HOURS:

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Bus: Clapham Road/Brixton Road

Tube: Stockwell (Northern & Victoria line)

LANGUAGES: Can obtain translators
DISABLED ACCESS: Visits at home
VICTIM SUPPORT - LEWISHAM
ADDRESS:

300 Sangley Road

Catford

London

SE6 2JT

TELEPHONE: 020 8698 4583
FAX: 020 8695 6679
SERVICE AREA: Lewisham
CLIENT GROUP: Victims of crime
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: Emotional support, accompanying to court, liasing with police. Mainly home visits, all volunteers are trained
OPENING HOURS:

Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Wed 1pm-3pm Domestic violence drop-in

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Bus: 284,124,181

Train: Catford, Catford Bridge

DISABLED ACCESS: Visits at home
VICTIM SUPPORT- SOUTHWARK
ADDRESS:

St Margaret's Court

62 Borough High Street

London SE1 1XF

TELEPHONE: 020 7378 8886
FAX: 020 8735 9166
SERVICE AREA: Southwark
CLIENT GROUP: Residents in the borough who have been victims of crime
SERVICE[S] PROVIDED: Trained volunteers visit victims of crime in their homes, to provide emotional support and practical information. Office staff provide information and advice over the phone
OPENING HOURS:

9.30am-5pm Answerphone.

Volunteers can do visits outside these hours

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tube: Borough, London Bridge (Northern Line)
LANGUAGES (OTHER THAN ENGLISH): Chinese, French, Yoruba