Drug and Alcohol Services - Camden

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Last updated: 7 July 2020

The way you get support from us might be different for a while, but we are still here. We’ll do everything we can to help you stay safe. If you're worried about something, please get in touch.

You can speak to us on our free, confidential helpline number: 03330 150 673. It's open on Monday and Thursday from 9:00 - 20:00. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday it's open from 9:00 - 20:00. 

  • We won't be having appointments at the service for a while. Instead, they'll be on the phone or over Skype. We'll be in touch with you if you have already booked an appointment. 
  • We're sorry to say that our groups aren't going to be running for a while. However, we will be setting up groups via Skype and Zoom over the coming weeks. We will be in touch with you regularly or you can call your key worker on 0203 2274950. 
  • Our opening hours haven't changed.

If you are worried about your current alcohol use, we can support you through these challenging times. We can help you with the following:

  • Advice on alcohol reduction plans and practical toolkits
  • Information on safe drinking whilst self-isolating. 
  • What to do if you may be a dependent drinker and are experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms 

Give us a call to find out more about how we can support you.

Find the latest information on coronavirus on our information pages or the NHS website.

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How we can help

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We're here to support you.

We'll support you to to live a life independent of alcohol. We'll work with you to set goals and create a treatment plan that suits you. Your goals might be reduction, abstinence or detox.

We help Camden residents who are over 18. We also support families and friends who are affected by other people's drinking.

Find us

  • Our service is a 5-minute walk from Camden Town Underground.

  • 7-8 Early Mews
    Arlington Road
    Camden Town NW1 7HG

  • There is no parking available onsite.

Opening times

These are our opening times. Please check our timetable for our drop-in times.

  • Monday9.00 - 20.00
  • Tuesday9.00 - 17.00
  • Wednesday9.00 - 17.00
  • Thursday9.00 - 20.00
  • Friday9.00 - 17.00
  • SaturdayClosed

Contact us

If you'd like to get in touch, the best way would be to give us a call on 020 3227 4950. You can find out more about what we do and ask any questions you might have. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter to see what we're up to.

Email: [email protected]

 

Webchat

If you have a question or you're worried about something, we’re here for you. Our online chat service is free and you'll be speaking to a trained worker. 

Speak to us online

 

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What's on

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

Monday

On a monday, we offer drop-in assessments between 10:00 and 12:00. This means you can simply show up at the service and wait to be seen.

Time
Activity
16:00

This is open to all sober clients. It's a chance to learn more about mindfulness and how you can use it to help you.

17:30

A weekly peer-led support group around maintaining abstinence from alcohol.

18:45

This is open to all.

Tuesday

On a Tuesday, we offer drop-in assessments between 14:00 - 16:00. This means you can simply show up at the service and wait to be seen.

Time
Activity
10:30

This is a closed group. Please speak to us about joining.

13:30

SMART Recovery's 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviours, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities. SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is not a 12-step group, like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

14:45

Join our singing group!

Wednesday

On a Wednesday, we offer drop-in assessments between 14:00 - 16:00. This means you can simply show up at the service and wait to be seen.

Time
Activity
10:00

This group is a 6-session on-going programme. The aim of the group is to learn how to stabilize the amount and pattern of your drinking and make positive changes in your everyday life in order to prepare to come off alcohol. It will also help you to understand better the different ways to come off alcohol, the changes people around you need to make in order to help you and the aftercare options available to aid you towards maintaining your abstinence. 

APG helps people not only to successfully come off alcohol but also to stay abstinent for at least 6 months.

11:00

Please note, this is a closed group. Please speak to us directly about joining.

14:00

This is held at the service. It's by appointment only, so please speak to us to book an appointment.

14:00

Many drug and alcohol users are motivated to start their recovery journey by hearing and learning from others who have experienced addiction themselves. Talking to people who understand your situation and allowing them to support you can be invaluable on your journey. Peer Support Drop in facilitated by SHP exist to inspire others on their recovery journey, showing that recovery is possible through promoting activities that support a life free from addiction. 

14:00

Please note, this is a closed group.

Thursday

On a Thursday, we offer drop-in assessments between 10:00 - 12:00. This means you can simply show up at the service and wait to be seen.

Time
Activity
10:30

Please note, this is a closed group. Please contact us if you would like to join.

18:00

This is open to all. 

18:30

This is open to all.

Friday

On a Thursday, we offer drop-in assessments between 14:00 - 16:00. This means you can simply show up at the service and wait to be seen.

Time
Activity
11:30

An eight week psychology programme developing skills to support complete abstinence from alcohol.  Please book in through your keyworker. 

13:00

A therapeutic compassion focussed support group to empower women. The objective of group is to provide a safe and confidential and empathic space to explore and gain support with issues specific to women within treatment. Within a shared learning experience women have the opportunity to share and gain support to identify, discuss and achieve solution focussed treatment to improve their mental, physical and emotional well-being.

14:00

This is held at 184 Recovery Cafe and is open to all.

15:30

This is a movement psychotherapy group.

Saturday

Time
Activity
11:30

This is held at 184 Recovery Cafe and is open to all.

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Your first visit

When you visit the service for the first time, a friendly member of staff will greet you in reception and let your Recovery Worker know that you have arrived for your appointment.

Feel free to bring a friend, family member or support worker if you need them. It's advisable to let us know if you have any extra requirements prior to the appointment.

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Treatment options

We have lots of treatment options to support you. This includes:

  • Councelling
  • Group work
  • Art therapy
  • Online courses
  • Medically assisted treatment
  • Onward referrals to a range of specialist services
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Support for family and friends

It's hard when you are worried about your family member or loved one. We will support you and listen to how you are feeling. We can also offer support sessions for couples and families.

For professionals

If you are a professional and you'd like to refer someone to our service, you can download our referral form and email it to [email protected].

Download the referral form