Alcohol Help

The North London Priory Hospital: London
Programme of structured treatment using individual counselling, group therapy and education

About us:

Details of detox programme; Withdrawal is carried out under the supervision of skilled medical and nursing staff. Seven day status will occur if detox is at start of ATP programme.

The project consists of an intensive programme of structured treatment using individual counselling, group therapy and education, to achieve abstinence from addictive behaviour as the primary objective. The aim of the addiction treatment programme is to provide a caring and supportive environment where individuals can access treatment for any addictive substance or process affecting their lives. Free aftercare for one year and free family support groups are available. The programme deals with the addictive process and assesses and treats clients’ dual diagnosis.

The Priory Hospital North London will exclude clients who: use or bring in banned substances or have arson convictions.

Assessment and admissions; A free assessment is carried out by one of the skilled therapists to find out the level of commitment to treatment. Clients are then assessed by consultant psychiatrists with a view to admission. 24-hour and same day admissions can be made once funding is approved.

Discharge policies; The Priory Hospital North London will discharge clients who: are using or supplying drugs or cannot or will not access the programme.

Harm reduction policies for clients leaving the programme early; Clients leaving can access daycare and one-to-one counselling depending on the length of their stay at The Priory. The clinic can refer on to a CPN if there is a problem.

Contact Details:

The North London Priory Hospital
Grovelands House
The Bourne
Southgate
London

N14 6RA

Telephone: 020 8882 8191

Rugby House Enfield, London
Rugby House Enfield is a community drug & alcohol service for the London Borough of Enfield.

About us:

The Community Drug & Alcohol Service offers a wide variety of services ranging from Key working sessions, to acupuncture to support groups.

Rugby House Enfield is one of 18 alcohol and drug projects in London run by Rugby House Project Ltd. and is commissioned by the London Borough of Enfield Drug Action Team.

Rugby House Enfield offers: Confidential Advice & Information, Individual support, Support Groups, Needle Exchange, Support with your alcohol detox, Relapse Prevention, Acupuncture, Week Day Drop In, Thursday Evening Appointments, Family and Friend Support, Massage, Harm Minimisation

Opening Hours

9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Thursday Late appointments 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Drop-in Times

If you would like more information,
please call us or drop in from :
Mon : 9.30 AM -12.00 PM
Tue : 1.30 PM-4.00 PM
Wed: 1.30 PM-4.00 PM
Thurs: 1.30 PM-4.00 PM

Open Access

As an Open Access service we aim to be as accessible as possible at all times, therefore if you need an appointment outside of the advertised hours please do not hesitate to let us know. We will do our best to find a more suitable time.

Contact Details:

Rugby House Enfield
Community Drug & Alcohol Service
308a Hertford Road
Edmonton
London

N9 7HD

Telephone: 020 8344 3180

Women’s Alcohol Service, London
For women with alcohol-related problems who want to reduce their alcohol consumption.

About us:

The Women’s Alcohol Service is offered to women with alcohol-related problems who want to either reduce their alcohol consumption or abstain from drinking altogether. The service is open predominantly to women from Islington and Camden although access is available to women from any part of London.

What we offer

* Assessment: This assessment available by prior appointment identifies client’s needs and finds a suitable support programme that meets them.

* One-to-one support: Staff work closely with clients on an individual basis to help reduce harmful drinking or to prepare them for detox.

* Groups: A programme of topic-based group sessions, such as relapse prevention, are repeated regularly throughout the year for women who are alcohol free on the day. The groups provide an opportunity for women to look at their drinking behaviour, learn new skills, techniques and effective ways of breaking past patterns and to share their experiences and strategies on coping with their alcohol problems.

* Satellite services: Staff from the Women’s Alcohol Service provide one-to-one support sessions on a Friday afternoon at Ampthill Square Medical Centre, 219 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1DR. Referral is through GPs at the practice.

* Limited assessments and regular group and one-to-one support sessions are provided at the NHS Women\’s Mental Health Crisis House and Resource Centre at 32 Drayton Park, Islington N5 1PB on Friday afternoons. Referrals are made by the Centre\’s staff.

* Housing and resettlement services: If homeless, we can refer clients to our housing services or if they are at risk of losing their home as a result of their drinking or drug misuse we can refer individuals to our floating support services.

* Complementary therapies: A range of therapies offered to complement the above services are available to registered clients.

Opening times
By appointment only

Accessing the service

Women can register for help by phone before being invited to attend for an assessment.

Referrals are accepted from GPs, voluntary organisations, statutory and private sector organisations via ARP’s agency referral form.

Contact Details:

Women’s Alcohol Service
1st Floor
3-5 Cynthia Street
London

N1 9JF

Telephone: 020 7278 8214

Kings Cross Direct Access Service, London
Structured group and key working programme helps clients understand / resolve their alcohol problem

About us:

What we offer

* Immediate assessment: This assessment identifies client’s needs and finds a suitable support programme that meets them. Assessments take place between 9.30am to 11.30am

* One-to-one support: Staff work closely with clients on an inidivdual basis to help them reduce harmful drinking or to prepare clients for detox. This support is available for clients attending group sessions and in certain circumstances, may be available, on a limited basis, before the client begins to use the groups.

* Groups: A programme of topic-based group sessions, such as relapse prevention, that are repeated regularly throughout the year for people who are alcohol free on the day. The groups provide an opportunity for clients to share their experiences and strategies on coping with their alcohol problems.

* Drop in: The drop-in centre is open from 10.30am – 2pm following assessment. Our aim is that most people will access group sessions, however, people may use the drop in:

* To access support whilst waiting for detox
* As a short-term intervention for cutting back on drinking
* As an introduction to the service for people who have an initial fear or reluctance to use the groups

* Advice and access to other services: We can refer clients on to other specialist support such as inpatient detox and counselling.

* Housing and resettlement services: If homeless, we can refer clients to our housing services or if they are at risk of losing their home as a result of their drinking or drug misuse we can refer individuals to our floating support services.

* Complementary therapies: Acupuncture is available on a daily basis for people already registered with the service. Shiatsu is available for group attendees but there is normally a waiting list.

Opening times
10.30am – 2.00pm (drop-in)

9.30am – 11.30am (New assessments)

11.00am – 12.00pm, 2.00pm – 3.00pm Groups

Closed: Wednesdays pm

Accessing the service

You can register for help by phone or visiting us between 9.30am–12.30pm.

If you want to be assessed on the same day it is best to arrive early. If we are unable to assess you on the same day, we will offer you a booked appointment as soon as possible.

Referrals are accepted from GPs, voluntary organisations, statutory and private sector organisations via ARP’s agency referral form.

Contact Details:

Kings Cross Direct Access Service
130 / 134 Pentonville Road
London

N1 9JE

Telephone: 020 7837 0100