Alcohol Help

Drugsline: Ilford
We operate a freephone crisis & support line, drop-in centre & many other services

About us:

Drugsline sees the importance of preventative education and places great emphasis on drugs and alcohol awareness education. A major part of our work is a unique schools outreach education programme, openly discussing the reality of addiction and drug abuse with young people and teenagers.

We operate a freephone crisis & support line and drop-in centre as the first point of contact.

A registered charity since 1998, Drugsline is managed by an Executive Committee and staffed by a team of professionals led by our Executive Director.

Drugsline’s team of outreach educators, qualified professional counsellors and trained volunteers are dedicated to providing services are of highest quality.

Drugsline is an active member of the Redbridge Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT).
Our service is non-judgmental, completely confidential and open to all.

Drugsline offers the following services:

A Crisis & Support Line
Crisis Intervention
Crisis & Support Centre
One-to-One Counselling
Family Counselling
Self-Help Groups & Aftercare
Specialised Drugs Education
Parents’ Evenings
Mentoring Groups

How can Drugsline help me?

Our trained volunteers are non-judgmental and can provide vital help and support if you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. We can also help with other addictions, such as gambling or over-eating.

We can provide support, help and information to parents, grandparents, carers, partners and children of those with drug and alcohol problems.

Often being able to talk to someone openly and honestly about the effects of your own drug or alcohol addiction or the behaviour of someone who’s addiction is affecting you, can help you to put things into perspective. It can sometimes be very difficult to talk about your feelings and concerns with friends or family members. To speak openly with someone who understands and does not make any judgements can be invaluable.

Sometimes, trying to understand the different types of services and treatments that are around for people who have addictions can be hard, especially when you are trying to come to terms with accepting that you or someone you love is addicted. Our telephone counsellors can help you to understand where you might get the further help and support that you or your loved one may need.

You can call our freephone drugs helpline on 0808 1 606 606.

Registered Charity Number 1067573

Contact Details:

Drugsline
395 Eastern Avenue
Gants Hill
Ilford
Essex
IG6 1EB

Telephone: 0808 1 606 606