Drugs and Alcohol
Open Road
Empowering individuals, families and communities in their journey of recovery from the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol and other addictions.
Website: www.openroad.org.uk
Rehab 4 Addiction
Rehab 4 Addiction provide speedy admissions into residential rehabs across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Telephone: 0800 140 4690
Website: www.rehab4addiction.co.uk
Addiction Advocates
Addiction Advocates offer a community-led referral and advisory service for people seeking help for addiction and mental health.
Telephone: 0800 012 6088
Website: www.addictionadvocates.com
Email: info@addictionadvocates.com
Futures in Mind
Futures in Mind is a service designed for people from across Essex who are looking for support with recovery from mental health problems and/or substance and alcohol misuse. We have peer support groups and befriending services available across the area.
Telephone: 01376 316126
Website: www.futuresinmind.org.uk
One You Days Off - Mobile App
The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.
Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off
Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Telephone: 0800 917 7650
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Email: help@aamail.org
Drug and Alcohol Team North East Essex (NEEDAS)
A joint health and social care team that provides assessment, detoxification, care planning, residential referrals and day programmes, as well as information, advice, counselling and support for those with drug and/or alcohol or other substance misuse problems.
Telephone: 01206 287250
Website: www.tendringdc.gov.uk
Living Well Essex - Alcohol and Substance Abuse
A site providing advice and information on alcohol and substance abuse.
Website:www.livingwellessex.org
Essex Specialist Treatment and Recovery Service
Essex Specialist Treatment and Recovery Service have introduced a new way of delivering care to substance misusers in the community under which all services users will be looked after by one of a number of new specialist teams.
Website: https://eput.nhs.uk/our-services
Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps
Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.
Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Telephone: 0300 123 1110
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Email: frank@talktofrank.com