St Luke's Service - Barking and Dagenham

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How we can help

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Are you worried about your alcohol or drug use?

We provide support, advice and information to people in Barking and Dagenham who are having problems with drinking or drugs. Whatever your concerns, you'll be listened to and we will tailor the support you get to help you reach your goals and create a happier, healthier life.

Find us

  • A black archway is over a path. The St Luke's logo is on the top

    We are located a few doors away from Eastbrook school, between houses 811 and 813, through the black gate.

    The nearest train station is on the District line, Dagenham East. It is then approximately 15 minute walk or you can get the 103 bus outside the station.

     

     

  • St Luke's Service
    Dagenham Road
    Dagenham RM10 7UP

  • If you're driving, you can park on the road outside the building.

Opening times

Our service is closed every day between 12:30- 13:00 for lunch.

We are open late on Thursdays. 

Announcement: On 28th December 2023 we will be open 9:00 until 17:00.

  • Monday09:30 – 12:3013:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday09:30 – 12:3013:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday13:00 – 17:00
  • Thursday09:30 – 12:3013:00 - 19:30
  • Friday, women only09:30 – 12:30
  • Friday, open to all13:00 – 17:00

Contact us

Phone: 020 8595 1375 

Email: [email protected]

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Follow us on social media to see what's happening in the service and the community.

Advice and support

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Alcohol

You will get one-to-one advice, information, support and treatment.

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Drugs

You can learn more about harm reduction and medically assisted detox.

Your first visit

When you arrive, you'll be welcomed by a member of our team. They'll explain the next steps to you and you can ask any questions you might have about the service. If possible, please could you bring up to date details about your GP.

You're welcome to bring someone with you if you'd like. There are drinks available and if you're waiting for a group or appointment, there are places to sit and leaflets to read. If you have any specific needs, please let us know before your appointment, just give us a call 0208 595 1375

Advice for professionals

We offer advice and support to GPs who have patients with an addiction to medicines.

This includes assessment and treatment for those addicted to opioids. The medicines we cover are opiate-based and painkillers. We can also offer advice on non-opioid based medicines, including benzodiazepines, pregabalin, anti-depressants.

Assessment

The assessment process can take up to an hour so please do allow time for this. Our Recovery Worker will go through an assessment with you to discuss your needs and will work with you to set goals and create a treatment plan that suits you.  

Your treatment options

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

  • One-to-one support sessions with keyworker
  • Groupwork –face to face  
  • Personalised treatment plan
  • Medically assisted treatment including Buvidal  
  • Testing for Blood Borne Viruses such as Hepatitis B, C and HIV   
  • Counselling  
  • Naloxone  
  • Onward referrals to a range of specialist services  
  • Criminal Justice support services
  • Detox

Additional Support

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Build on Belief

On Saturdays and Sundays between 11am and 4pm, we offer a range of social activities run by our partners, Build on Belief.  It's a place to find a little extra support over the weekend. There's a little garden where you can relax with a cup of tea and we have a range of activities and creative sessions available for you to try.

Other resources

AI-Anon for friends and family

SMART Recovery

Narcotics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous

Cocaine Anonymous

What's on

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

Monday

Time
Activity
11:00

Topics discussed will prepare you for changing the way you live your life and how you create distance between the old and the new.

This takes place in Barking Library and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator

11:00

Relapse Prevention is made of 6 one-hour weekly sessions. This group is designed to support people who are no longer drinking and provides tools on how to sustain long term abstinence.

This takes place at Dagenham Fire Station and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

13:30

The Growth group builds on knowledge that you could have from life experience and provides tools on how to make positive changes. 

This group takes place in Barking Library and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

13:30

This has been specifically designed for those using stimulants providing information and tools to support positive changes.

This group is held at Dagenham Fire Station and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

 

15:30

Providing educational information and tools to support making positive changes with cannabis use. 

This group takes place at Dagenham Fire Station and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

15:30

The Growth group builds on knowledge that you could have from life experience and provides tools on how to make positive changes. For criminal justice clients only.

This group takes place at St Luke’s and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

18:00

Men’s Service is an ongoing one-hour weekly support group with a safe time and space specifically for men.

This group is held at St Luke’s and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

Tuesday

Time
Activity
13:30

Topics discussed will prepare you for changing the way you live your life and how you create distance between the old and the new.

This group is held at Mark’s Gate and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

14:00

Topics discussed will prepare you for changing the way you live your life and how you create distance between the old and the new. For criminal justice clients only.

This group is held at St Luke’s and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

15:00

The Growth group builds on knowledge that you could have from life experience and provides tools on how to make positive changes.

This group is held at Mark’s Gate and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

17:00

Parent & Carers is an ongoing support group consisting of weekly one-hour sessions. This group has been specifically designed to support carers and parents impacted by drug and/or alcohol use.

This group is held at St Luke’s.

18:00

Narcotics Anonymous uses a 12-step model developed for people with varied substance misuse issues.

This group is held at St Luke's.

Wednesday

Time
Activity
15:00

Auricular acupuncture is an ongoing one-hour weekly session.  This type of acupuncture can help people to reduce the symptoms associated with withdrawal and cravings. 

This is held at St Luke’s and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator. 

14:30

Involves service users creating ideas for improving St Luke’s and, where appropriate, their active involvement in making change happen. 

This is held at St Luke's.

18:00

Men’s Service is an ongoing one-hour weekly support group with a safe time and space specifically for men.

This is held at St Luke's and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator. 

Thursday

Time
Activity
13:30

The Growth group builds on knowledge that you could have from life experience and provides tools on how to make positive changes. 

This is held at Barking Library and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator. 

15:30

Topics discussed will prepare you for changing the way you live your life and how you create distance between the old and the new. 

This group is held at St Luke’s and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator. 

17:00

Alcoholics Anonymous & Cocaine Anonymous uses a 12-step model developed for people with varied substance & Alcohol misuse issue’s. 

This is held at St Luke's.

18:00

SMART recovery is an ongoing support group consisting of one-hour weekly sessions. This group supports people at any stage of their treatment journey and provides information and tools on how to make positive changes with their drug/alcohol of choice. 

This is held at St Luke's

Friday

Time
Activity
10:00

It is made up of a range of ongoing groups and topics designed to enhance ongoing life in recovery. 

This group is held at Barking Library and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

11:00

This group has been specifically designed to help people prepare for a community detox. 

This group is held at Dagenham Fire Station and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator.

13:30

This has been specifically designed for those who have completed a community alcohol detox and require aftercare support.

This group is held at Dagenham Fire Station and is by invite only. If you’re interested in joining, please speak to your recovery coordinator. 

13:30

Auricular acupuncture is an ongoing one-hour weekly session.  This type of acupuncture can help people to reduce the symptoms associated with withdrawal and cravings. 

This is held at St Luke's.

15:00

The group is for people who are drinking low levels of alcohol and will help people to quit or to drink to government safe guidelines.

This is held at Dagenham Fire Station.

15:00

SMART recovery is an ongoing support group consisting of one-hour weekly sessions. This group supports people at any stage of their treatment journey and provides information and tools on how to make positive changes with their drug/alcohol of choice. 

This is held at Barking Library.

Saturday

Time
Activity
11:00

A range of social activities run by our partners, Build on Belief. There's a little garden where you can relax with a cup of tea, and we have a range of activities and creative sessions available for you to try.

This is held at St Luke's. 

Sunday

Time
Activity
11:00

A range of social activities run by our partners, Build on Belief. There's a little garden where you can relax with a cup of tea, and we have a range of activities and creative sessions available for you to try.

This is held at St Luke's.