If you are experiencing problems because of your use of drugs or alcohol and have made a decision to do something about this, there are services which can help. Staff can help you look at reasons why drugs and alcohol are affecting your life and how to regain control.

Who can have these services?

  • you should live in Waltham Forest
  • have a Community Care Assessment which shows you need this service
  • you want to do something about your alcohol or drug problem

Will I have to pay towards these services?

No.

How to access these services (adults):

For services regarding alcohol and prescribed drugs contact:

Community Drug and Alcohol Team
Thorpe Coombe Hospital
714 Forest Road
Walthamstow  E17 3HP

Tel 0844 600 1241

Drop in times Monday and Friday 9am-4pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4pm.

How to access these services (children and young people):

722
722 High Road Leytonstone
Leytonstone E11 3AJ
Tel 0208 496 5020

Waltham Forest Partnership Detached Youth Work Project (DYP Project)
A detached youth work project that targets young people aged 13 to 19, involved in drug use and drug related or other crime.

Young people are offered a range of activities and experiences that come from discussions while meeting with workers on the streets, health education workshops and residential experiences.

The project works in a number of identified locations across Waltham Forest and is delivered through a partnership of the Youth Service and voluntary sector.

For further information contact Wendy Bailey, Project Manager Drugs on 020 8521 8122 or wendy.bailey@walthamforest.gov.uk

Rehabilitation service

If you need help to stop using drugs or have a serious alcohol problem you may need to spend some time away from home in order to get help.

  • you may be able to get help to look at the reasons for your drug or alcohol use
  • it can help you look at ways to deal with stress which do not involve drugs or alcohol
  • it can help you return to the community and remain drug free, not drinking or controlling your drinking

Who can have this service?

  • you must be at least 18 years of age and normally live in Waltham Forest
  • you will need to have been assessed by the Community Drugs and Alcohol Team, Social Worker or Probation officer as needing this service

Will I have to pay towards this service?

We do charge for this service. We will tell you how much this is likely to be (if at all) as part of your Community Care Assessment. See Community Care Charges for details.

How to get this service

If you have children who need to go with you, one of our Children and Families Social Workers will need to assess your family’s needs. Contact one of our local Social Services Offices.

If you do not need to take children with you, the following can give you advice:

Other drug and alcohol services

There are others services available in Waltham Forest to support people with drug and alcohol problems and their families and friends.

1NE (www.1ne.org.uk) provide day and outreach services to people who have a drink problem. It also has a relatives service that offers a place for those affected by another's drinking or drug taking to receive help for themselves.

For more information contact 1NE by telephone on 020 8509 1888. The line is open 9am-4.30pm. The relatives service can be contacted on 020 8509 2255.

Westminster Drug Project (WDP) (www.wdp-drugs.org.uk) offers structured treatment programmes, outreach and aftercare services.

Westminster Drug Project (WDP)
Unit 46 Alpha Business Centre
60 South Grove
Walthamstow E17 7NX
Tel 0208 223 9850

National information on drugs and alcohol

Contact us:

Local Social Services Offices