Drug advice and support

This service offers confidential help and support to people affected by abuse of both illegal drugs and prescribed drugs.

The Drug Action Team (DAT) is responsible for delivering preventative and treatment interventions for young people and adults in Waltham Forest.

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

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:

• Your probation officer
• Our local Social Services Offices

Waltham Forest Drug Action Team

We want to address the problems caused by drug and alcohol misuse in Waltham Forest. Drugs and alcohol misuse has a devastating impact on the health and lives of individuals, families and communities, and is a significant cause of crime.

The Drug Action Team (DAT) is a partnership with representatives from the Council, police, health, probation and the voluntary sector in Waltham Forest working to reduce the harm that drugs and alcohol cause.

We have commissioned two new drug treatment services for people with drug and alcohol problems, which will help to reduce drug and alcohol related harm.

The DAT is responsible for delivering preventative and treatment interventions for young people and adults, making treatment services more accessible to offenders to help reduce their drug use and involvement in crime.

The four key objectives of the Waltham Forest DAT are:

• Preventing harm to children, young people and families affected by drug misuse
• Delivering new approaches to drug treatment and social re-integration
• Engaging communities through communication and public information
• Promoting safe, sensible and responsible drinking

The work of the Waltham Forest drug action team includes:

• Commissioning drug and alcohol support and treatment services for the borough
• Commissioning services to reduce drug related crime
• Delivering preventative strategies to young people at risk of problematic drug and alcohol use
• Working in partnership with the community to assess the drug support needs of Waltham Forest residents
• Consulting with service users and carers to better understand and meet their service needs
• Working in partnership with the police and other agencies to reduce the impact and harm on the community of drug dealing and using

We operate a FREE 24 hour drugs helpline for anyone worried about their own or someone else's drug use. Call Freephone 0800 294 2422.

Our plans for 2009/10

We are working to help reduce drug and alcohol related harm.

View the Action plan for Drug Action Team 2009/10.(27KB PDF file)

Contact us

Drug Action Team
Community Safety
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Second Floor, Cedar Wood House
2d Fulbourne Road
Walthamstow E17 4GG

Email communitysafety@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000

The Drug Action Team (DAT) is responsible for delivering preventative and treatment interventions for young people and adults, making treatment services more accessible to offenders to help reduce their drug use and involvement in crime.

We aim to ensure

• A sustainable reduction in drug-related harm
• Fewer people develop drug problems
• That we can intervene early to prevent and reduce harms caused by drugs to those most at risk
• That those who do have drug problems receive the effective treatment and support they need
• That communities are relieved of drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour

Directory of drug and alcohol treatment and support services

The directory is for people with drug or alcohol problems who live in the borough, their families, friends and carers.

Other local people and professionals may also find the directory useful.

This directory provides details of local organisations working specifically with problematic drug and alcohol users, as well as some national organisations and helplines.

» View the directory (1MB PDF file)

Community Drug and Alcohol Team

Larkswood Centre
Thorpe Combe Hospital
714 Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 3HP

Tel 0844 600 1200/1241

Service offered: Services for adults aged 18 and over experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs. Advice and information on alcohol issues, assessment, drop-in facilities, individual counselling. aftercare and follow-up.

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

Focus: Heroin, methadone, alcohol and other.

Turning Point Waltham Forest Integrated Services

Alpha Business Centre
Unit 29 and 46
60 South Grove
Walthamstow E17 7NX
Tel 020 8223 9850

Service offered: Turning Point Waltham Forest offers information, advice and support for anyone over 18 concerned about their own or somebody else's drug or alcohol use. The service provides open access drop-in, structured care planned key-working, group sessions, complementary therapies and a structured day programme.

Focus: Crack, cannabis, alcohol and other.

Qalb Centre

Qalb Centre
Low Hall Lane
Walthamstow E17 8BE

Tel 020 8521 5223

Service offered: Counselling and complementary therapies for Asian, African and African Caribbean people over 18 with emotional problems, difficulties with domestic violence, alcohol etc.

722

High Road Leytonstone E11 3AJ
Tel 020 8496 5020
Service offered: Young people’s substance misuse service provides a free, friendly and confidential service that offers help and support to children and young people up to the age of 19 who live in Waltham Forest who misuse drugs and alcohol.

Focus: Alcohol and all drugs, working with young people and their parents and carers.

Contact

Drug Action Team
Community Safety
London Borough of Waltham Forest
2nd Floor, Cedar Wood House
2d Fulbourne Road
Walthamstow E17 4GG

Email communitysafety@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000

Drug Intervention Programme

The Drug Interventions Programme is a key part of the Government's strategy for tackling drugs and reducing crime.

Introduced in 2003, with new elements having been phased in each year since, the programme aims to get adult drug-misusing offenders out of crime and into treatment and other support.

Westminster Drug Project have been commissioned to provide Drug Interventions Programme services in Waltham Forest and for more information about the range of provision they provide contact the DIP Project Manager Michael Ogonor on 020 8709 8850.

Contact

Drug Action Team
Community Safety
London Borough of Waltham Forest
2nd Floor, Cedar Wood House
2d Fulbourne Road
Walthamstow E17 4GG

Email communitysafety@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000

Helping people move forward after drug and alcohol problems

Going the Distance is an employment and skills project.

We support people who have had drug or alcohol problems, or who have been drug-using offenders in Waltham Forest, get back into work. The project provides support and access to:

• Voluntary work
• Short courses
• Searching and applying for jobs
• Improving skills

If you are interested in joining Going the Distance, speak to your treatment provider.

If you are not receiving treatment and are worried about your own or someone else’s drug use, for help and advice call the FREE 24 hour drugs helpline 0800 294 2422.

Contact

Going The Distance
Community Safety
London Borough of Waltham Forest
2nd Floor, Cedar Wood House
2d Fulbourne Road
Walthamstow E17 4GG

Email communitysafety@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000

Leyton Orient Community Sports Programme

Positive Futures provides a community based programme of sport and leisure activities that builds relationships with young people who are not engaged in services.

For further information about the programme contact Sab Bham.
email sab.bham@locsp.org
Tel 020 8556 5973

Drug awareness in schools and other education settings

Our drugs education programme provide opportunities for pupils and students to develop their knowledge of drugs and their effects

We are supporting schools and other education settings such as colleges to develop programmes and policies and provide central training for teachers, together with one to one support, where appropriate to ensure the delivery of high quality drug education.

We also co-ordinate the work of outside agencies who deliver substance misuse interventions in schools.

For further information contact Mary Neilson PHSE lead Drug/SRE Advisor.
email mary.neilson@vtplc.com
Tel 020 8496 3000

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