If you are worried about your own, or a member of your family’s drug use, our useful links and services can provide you with expert information, support and guidance on:
- the health risks and dangers associated with drug abuse / misuse;
- advice and tips on talking to your teenager about drugs;
- local drug services;
- support groups and services for addicts and for families, carers and friends of people affected by drug abuse.
Advice and information
Talk to Frank for information about drugs, their effects and the different options available for help and support.
Local services
Under 18?
Contact Compass Warwickshire for drug and alcohol advice, information and specialist treatment on freephone 08000 88 72 48. The service is available between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Please leave a message if your call isn’t answered – someone will get back to you.
18 or over?
The Recovery Partnership offers drug and alcohol advice, information, needle exchange services, a range of treatment options including prescribing, detoxification, 1-to1 support, structured day programmes, aftercare and support for parents and carers.
| Nuneaton & North Warwickshire | 37-38 Coton Rd Nuneaton CV11 5TW |
Tel: 02476 641100 Fax: 02476 388060 |
| Rugby | 1 Regent Place Rugby CV21 2PJ |
Tel: 01788 569582 Fax: 01788 562576 |
| Stratford & South Warwickshire | Stratford Healthcare Arden Street CV37 6HJ |
Tel: 01789 206770 Fax: 01789 417750 |
| Leamington & Warwick | 16 Court St Leamington Spa CV31 2BB |
Tel: 01926 885000 Fax: 01926 435198 |
| Coventry | 8 Ironmonger Row Coventry CV1 1FD |
Tel: 02476 630135 Fax: 02476 234686 |
Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm
Other useful services
ESH Works
ESH run a service user involvement, peer mentoring and family support service for those affected by drugs or alcohol. They also offer a range of volunteering opportunities.
Mutual support groups and drop-in sessions are available to anyone with a drug or alcohol addiction. Separate groups are also available for family members and friends affected by addiction:
- Drop-in sessions: 12-2pm
- Addiction mutual support groups: 3-4.30pm
- Family mutual support groups: 6-7.30pm
These sessions are available on the following days and venues:
- Monday: 56 Regent Street, Rugby, CV21 2 PS
- Tuesday: 24A Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5TW
- Wednesday: 9A Althorpe Street,Leamington, CV31 2 AU
- Thursday: Stratford Healthcare, Arden Street, Stratford, CV37 6HJ
For more information about ESH services, contact 01926 889356 or info@eshworks.org.uk
Housing Related Support
Swanswell’s Independent Living Service provides a range of personal advice and support for people with alcohol or drug misuse, around issues such as housing, debts, benefits, budgeting and help to gain paid employment. Contact 02476 226619 for further information and assistance.
Drugs Awareness Training
Please contact The Recovery Partnership at Coventry for course details and booking.
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