Aquarius, Northampton
Help for people affected by alcohol and drug problems
About us:
The Aquarius Northamptonshire service, based in Northampton town and with local groups throughout the county, provides a full range of help for people affected by alcohol and drug problems, including:
* Information, advice, counselling and day programme
* Residential service
* Second stage accommodation
* Community projects
Who is the service for?
The residential service is available to anyone across the country and will need an initial interview and funding arranged.
The day services are free of charge to all people living or working within the county of Northamptonshire. Most services are provided by appointment only. People may contact us themselves to make an appointment or be referred by a professional such as their GP, Social Worker or Probation Officer.
How do we work?
All our workers are professional counsellors, trained in alcohol and drug issues. At Aquarius, we respect your right to make your own choices and decisions. We will not tell you what to do, or make judgements about you. However, we will provide you with information, counselling and support to help you achieve your chosen goal.
Funding
Northamptonshire Aquarius is funded by Northamptonshire County Council, Northamptonshire Health Authority pooled treatment budgets and income from residential fees.
Services Provided
Information, advice, counselling and day programme
Aquarius offers alcohol and drugs information, advice and counselling to people concerned about their own or someone else\’s drinking or drug-taking. This help is available both on the telephone, and face to face (by appointment only) at our Northampton centre.
We offer an initial individual assessment appointment; a wide range of counselling groups, individual counselling, auricular acupuncture and the use of the centre during the day for socialising.
Groups offered include personal skills groups, support groups, social groups, yoga and intensive therapy groups.
Residential Service
A confidential residential service in an environment free from alcohol and other drugs for men and women who want to stop drinking or using drugs, to work on the reasons for their drinking or drug-taking and to find alternative ways of coping.
We offer an individual assessment appointment, followed by an assessment week. Residents have access to a full range of individual and group counselling, and access to special residents only groups.
There is a charge for this service.
Second stage accommodation
We have second stage accommodation, into which residents may move for a further six month period while continuing to attend the programme.
Contact Details:
Aquarius
4 St Georges Street
Northampton
NN1 2TR
Telephone: 01604 632421