Drug and Alcohol Service - Cambridgeshire

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The way you get support from us will be different for a while, but we are still here. Things are still changing, so keep checking this page, Facebook, Twitter, and our national coronavirus info page for updates.

You can call us on 0300 555 0101 or email [email protected].

If your worker isn’t available, please give us a call on the main service number. We’re answering calls between 09:30 and 16:30 on weekdays, with out-of-hours/weekend callbacks.

Updates to the service:

  • Our service is running, but we have shifted to telephone-based support and appointments unless there are exceptional circumstances.

  • We are still taking new referrals.

  • Needle Exchange and Naloxone are available from all our hubs. Give us a ring if you want to come in. We can also deliver to you - get in touch if you'd like to learn more about this: 0300 555 0101

  • To help you stay safe, we are changing the way we prescribe medication for a while. Please take a look at our prescriptions info page to see what’s happening. If you have any questions about this, give us a call.

  • We're running lots of groups on Zoom. Get in touch if you'd like to join: 0300 555 0101 or email [email protected].

Find the latest information on coronavirus from the NHS and GOV.UK.

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How we can help

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We're a friendly, open access service.

This means that you don't need to book an appointment. You can simply walk in and find out how we can help you. We'll listen to your needs and make sure the treatment you get is suited to you.

Find us

  • Hartford House
    2 Hartford Road
    Huntigdon PE29 3PB

Opening times

  • Monday - 9:30 - 13:00 and 16:00 - 20:00
  • Tuesday 9:30 - 16:30
  • Wednesday 9:30 - 16:30
  • Thursday 9:30 - 16:30
  • Friday 9:30 - 16:30

Contact us

Phone: 0300 5550101, option 2

Email: [email protected]

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Your first visit

We're an open access service. This means that you don't need an appointment, you can just come in. You'll be greeted by one of our Peer Mentors who can chat to you about how the service can help while you wait for your assessment.

Our welcome group

We have a welcome pod where newly assessed people can learn about what to expect and what's on offer at the service.

What's on

  • Mon
  • Tue
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • Sun

Monday

Time
Activity
10:30

Preparing you for your alcohol detox pathway. This is an online group. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

17:30

This is an introduction to Change Grow Live services for all new people. This group is offered both online and in the service. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

17:30

This is a mutual aid support group that focuses on crack and cocaine. It's held at the service. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

18:30

This is a mutual aid support group that focuses on crack and cocaine. It's held at the service. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

18:30

This is a seven-week workshop focusing on developing establishing recovery tools in early recovery. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

Tuesday

Time
Activity
11:00

EBI means extended brief intervention. At this group, we'll look at understanding the effects of alcohol both physically and mentally. We'll talk about how to reduce safely, understanding triggers and maintaining abstinence. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

14:00

This is a mutual aid support group for those who have completed detox or rehab. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

Wednesday

Time
Activity
11:00

This is a seven-week workshop focusing on developing and establishing recovery tools in early recovery. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

13:00

Following on from the Foundations of Change workshop, Foundations of Growth looks at focusing on communication skills, ongoing motivation for change, establishing healthy social networks and personal development. It's a 16 week-long course. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

Thursday

Time
Activity
11:00

This is a seven-week workshop focusing on developing and establishing recovery tools in early recovery. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

13:00

Following on from the Foundations of Change workshop, Foundations of Growth looks at focusing on communication skills, ongoing motivation for change, establishing healthy social networks and personal development. It's a 16 week-long course. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

Friday

Time
Activity
11:00

SMART recovery will help you build your motivation to change, and offer a set of proven tools and techniques to support your recovery. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

11:00

This is a cannabis support group. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

12:00

Join us for games, arts, crafts, food and community. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

15:00

This is the place for you to have a say! Join us and share your compliments, complaints, questions and feedback. The best way for us to grow as a service is to hear from you an this is your space to be heard. Get in touch to find out more about joining.

Advice and support

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Alcohol

We offer one-to-one support, counselling, groups, peer-led activities, substitute prescribing and more.

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Drugs

We'll listen to your needs and make sure you get the right support.

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Support for others

It can be difficult to know how best to help someone close to you who misuses drugs and alcohol. We will support you to have a voice and play a positive role in supporting your loved one.

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