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Northamptonshire
STAR (Support, Treatment, Advice & Recovery) central access point county‑wide Entry point to drug & alcohol support; referral & sign‑posting to local services for adults, young people, families 0808 169 8512 Mon–Fri, 09:00–16:30
CGL Substance to Solution – Northampton Treatment, counselling, medically assisted recovery, harm reduction, peer support, family support options 01604 211 304 (or call STAR line) Mon, Thu, Fri: 09:30–16:45; Tue: 09:30–19:45 (after 17:00 by appointment); Wed: 12:00–16:45
Substance to Solution - Corby Same as above, for Corby area via STAR line (0808 169 8512) / local office 01604 211 304 Mon–Thu: 09:30–16:45 Wed 12-16:45 (plus Thu evenings by appointment), Fri: 09:30–17:00
NGAGE with Aquarius support for young people (ages 10–25) Early‑intervention drug and alcohol service for youths; advice, education, support, outreach, voluntary/family support 01604 633 848 Mon–Thu: 09:00–17:00; Fri: 09:00–16:00
The Bridge Substance Misuse Programme peer‑support for adults Peer support, mentoring, social support, help with housing/employment, recovery community support across county 01604 621 259 Varies by location; e.g. Northampton site ~ Mon–Fri typical daytime hours; check with them directly
Family Support Link support for families and friends affected by someone’s substance use, confidential support & counselling for families and loved ones impacted by drug or alcohol use. Helpline: 01933 227 078; General enquiries: 01933 224 632 Helpline available 09:00–14:00, Mon–Fri
Oxfordshire
Turning Point “Roads to Recovery” (Oxfordshire) County‑wide integrated drug & alcohol treatment: harm reduction, 1‑to‑1 support, detox/rehab assessment, recovery support, group work, shared‑care via GPs, outreach. 01865 261 690 (Oxfordshire hub)
Hubs across county:
• Banbury: 01295 225 544
• Didcot: 01235 514 360
• Witney: 01993 849 405
• Oxford: as above (main hub)
Here4YOUth (via Cranstoun) Support for under‑25s (young people 8–25) worried about their own or someone else’s drug/alcohol use; early‑intervention, advice, support, outreach, family support.01865 590 825
Email: here4youthox@cranstoun.org.uk
Aquarius Oxfordshire Young People’s Service Confidential support for children/teenagers/young adults (approx. 5‑19, up to 25 in some cases) who use or are affected by substance use; prevention, advice, outreach, one-to-one / group support. 07950 301 426
Email: ypoxfordshire@aquarius.org.uk
Oxfordshire Mind — Mental health & support line For people dealing with mental health issues, and who may also be affected by substance use; offers information, sign‑posting, mental‑health support which can accompany addiction support. 101865 247 788
Text: 07451 277973
Open 9:00–16:30 Mon–Fri (info line)
General NHS / GP referral route If you visit a GP and explain concerns about drug or alcohol use, they can refer you to Turning Point or youth services like Here4YOUth / Aquarius; GPs often act as initial access point.
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Buckinghamshire
One Recovery Bucks (ORB) Free, confidential substance‑misuse support for adults (18+), or people affected by someone else’s use; harm reduction, counselling, detox/rehab referral, needle exchange, shared‑care prescribing, family & carer support, and recovery network help.0300 772 9672
Here4YOUth Bucks (formerly Switch Bucks)Support for young people (approx. age 10–18, up to 25 in some cases) and their families: one-to-one key‑worker support, advice, group work, carer/family support, outreach, support for those affected by parental substance misuse. 01494 527000
Opening times: 09:00–17:00, weekdays.
Oasis Partnership Charity offering specialist drug & alcohol support across Buckinghamshire, recovery‑focused services, support for people seeking help with addiction. 01296 337717
Community & Specialist Addiction Services / Local providers
Additional specialist services including counselling, assessment, and substitute prescribing, often for more specialised treatment needs such as detox, substitute prescription, or rehab assessment. Example: Specialist service in Aylesbury — phone 01296 565 100; in High Wycombe — 01296 565 674
National & General Helplines (for info/advice additional to local services) Confidential national support and information for anyone worried about drug or alcohol use — useful if unsure where to start or outside service hours. Talk to FRANK: 0300 123 6600
Warwickshire
Change Grow Live (CGL) Warwickshire Drug & Alcohol Service Free, confidential drug and alcohol service for adults (and all‑age recovery network). Includes harm reduction, opiate‑substitution prescribing, residential & community detox, counselling, emotional support, mutual aid access, help with housing/employment if needed. 01926 353 513
Compass Warwickshire CYPDAS (also “Evolve / children & young people’s service”)Support for children, teens and young adults (approx. ages 5–25) — those using substances or affected by others’ use. Offers confidential drug & alcohol support, advice, outreach, tailored help. 01788 578 227 Confidential text service (ChatHealth) — 07507 331 525 for under‑25s.
Needle‑exchange & supervised consumption services (through CGL / local delivery) For people who inject drugs: sterile supplies, supervised consumption support, safer-use advice to reduce risk of overdose or infection. Contact via CGL: 01926 353 513
Residential detox / rehab assessment / complex‑needs treatment (via county‑commissioned pathways)For those with significant or long-term dependency, or complex needs — assessment for detox/rehab placements, structured treatment beyond community support. Referral via CGL (01926 353 513) / local treatment providers
Peer support, mutual aid & national‑wide organisations For ongoing support, peer‑led recovery groups, anonymity and community support: includes organisations like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), as well as national helplines and advice services. 0800 917 7650, NA: 0300 999 1212 (helpline)
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Bedfordshire
Path 2 Recovery (P2R) Bedford & DunstableFree, confidential drug & alcohol service for adults (18+) whose lives are affected by substance use. Offers assessment, treatment, harm reduction, group & one‑to‑one support, referrals for detox or rehab, support for families. 0333 332 4019
Sites:
• Bedford: 21 The Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2RT
• Dunstable (serving Central Bedfordshire): 67 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JF
Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00 (some variations Tue/Thu with split sessions)
Aquarius Young People’s Service (Bedfordshire) Support for children, teenagers and young adults (under 19, sometimes up to ~25) who are using substances or are affected by someone else’s use. Offers confidential counselling, support, family work, outreach. 0330 008 3925 Opening hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–17:00; Fri 09:00–16:00
ResoLUTiONS for Luton (and area) Drug & alcohol support for adults in Luton: advice, counselling, harm reduction, needle exchange, support plans, outreach, treatment referrals. 0800 054 6603 Opening times: Mon–Thu 09:30–16:30; Fri 13:00–16:30 (call for appointments)
Leicestershire
Turning Point Leicestershire & Rutland (incl. city, Coalville, Loughborough, etc.) County‑wide integrated substance‑misuse support (drugs & alcohol) for adults, young people, families. Services include assessment, counselling, detox / rehab referral, prescribing, harm‑reduction (needle exchange), outreach, support for pregnant women, recovery groups, housing/debt sign‑posting. 0330 303 6000 same number for all hubs. Email referrals: llreferrals@turning-point.co.uk
Dear Albert (Mutual‑Aid / Advice & Support) Free helpline and support for people in crisis, for individuals and families affected by substance misuse. Offers assessments, counselling, referral support, and access to treatment centers (public or private). Suited for people seeking help or guidance regardless of treatment status. Freephone 0800 880 3153 or text 07712 707 999. Email: connect@dearalbert.co.uk