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Map of Essex Regions

 

NORTH ESSEX
Clacton
Open Road
132a Wellesley Road
(01255) 434186
Information, advice and counselling, plus a wide range of complementary therapies. Syringe Exchange Scheme.
Colchester
NEEDAS
(North East Essex Drug & Alcohol Service )
35, East Stockwell St.
(01206) 287250/287251
Free, confidential advice, information, counselling and treatment. Telephone helpline (office hours). Detoxification, education & training. Syringe Exchange Scheme.
Open Road
78, Maldon Rd.
(01206) 766096
Information, advice and counselling, plus a wide range of complementary therapies. Syringe Exchange Scheme.
Phoenix Group Homes
(01206) 546854
Residential and day care centre for anyone with alcohol related problem. Programme based around group and individual work. (No detoxification service). www.phoenixalcoholproject.org.uk

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SOUTH ESSEX
Barking
Barking, Havering and Brentwood Alcohol Advisory Service
James Cook House, Levett Road
020 8252 0002
Assessment, counselling, support groups, detoxification, day care, alcohol education & training. Support for relatives.
Basildon
Community Drug & Alcohol Service (Basildon)
Sankey House
81 High Rd
Pitsea
(01268) 583154
Support, advice and counselling for those with drug & alcohol problems. Syringe Exchange Scheme available locally.
Canvey Island
Southend and District Community Alcohol Counselling Service
Sydervelt Centre
Sydervelt Rd.
(01268) 366466
Advice, information, assessment and counselling for people experiencing alcohol related problems.
Grays Thurrock
Community Drug & Alcohol Team (Grays Thurrock)
Grays Hall, Orsett Rd
(01375) 375361
Support, advice and counselling for those with drug & alcohol problems. Syringe Exchange Scheme available locally.
Southend
Southend and District Community Alcohol Counselling Service
2nd Floor, Queensway House,
Essex Street.
(01702) 577017
Advice, information, assessment and counselling for people with alcohol related problems.
Southend Drug & Alcohol Advice and Treatment Service
c/o District Office, Union Lane
Rochford
(01702) 578230
Assessment, individual counselling and group work, detoxification services, Syringe Exchange available locally. Please phone for appointments.
Romford
Barking, Havering and Brentwood Alcohol Advisory Service
Victoria Centre, Pettits Lane
(01708) 740072
Assessment, counselling, support groups, detoxification, day care, alcohol education & training. Support for relatives.

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WEST ESSEX
Harlow
ADAS (Alcohol and Drugs Advisory Service)
118/120 The Stow.
(01279) 641347 – Admin
(01279) 438716 – Helpline
Offers counselling to anyone experiencing problems because of drug or alcohol use.
West Essex Community Drug & Alcohol Team
c/o Eden Ward, Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hastel Road. (01279) 698721
Free confidential advice, information and support to those over 16. Counselling, detoxification and Syringe Exchange Scheme.

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MID ESSEX
Chelmsford
Changes
Chelmsford Community Drug & Alcohol Team
92 Broomfield Road.
(01245) 318580
Free, confidential advice, information, counselling. Detoxification, Syringe Exchange Scheme.
Essex Young Peoples Drug & Alcohol Service
114 Springfield Road.
(01245) 493311
Service for those aged 25 or under. Offers advice, information, support and counselling. Telephone helpline (office hours) and Syringe Exchange Scheme.

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NATIONAL HELPLINES
National AIDS Helpline
0800 567123 (24 hrs)
National Drug Helpline
0800 776600 (24 hrs)
Drinkline
0800 9178282
Mon – Fri 9am – 11pm
Weekends 6pm – 11pm