Alcohol Advice Centre
The Alcohol Advice Centre exists to provide information, advice and support to anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s drinking.
We are happy to help in a range of ways: for some, information about the effects of alcohol or our services is enough, while for those who need it, more intensive support to achieve important change is offered.
Drop-in Service
We offer a drop-in service for drinkers, their families and friends. For many people this is just a chance to get some information and advice from an alcohol worker; however, this can then lead on to a full alcohol assessment.
An alcohol assessement can lead to a referral to one to one case work for on-going support with the Alcohol Advice Centre, or a referal to the Alcohol Day Care programme.
In some cases a referral to our Community Care Team to apply for residential rehabilitation may be appropriate.
We also refer on to other agencies such as Housing Support or other voluntary organisation where appropriate.
We also refer to the NHS Community Alcohol Team for a further assessment to assess the need for a detox or one to one case work.
The drop-in service is open at the following times:-
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Monday & Wednesday |
9.15am – 12.15pm |
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Tuesday & Thursday |
1pm – 4pm |
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Friday |
9.15am – 11.45am |
The times are subject to change, please call the helpline to check times. These services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The service is free & confidential.
Telephone Support
We also operate an Alcohol Advice Helpline. This runs at the following times:-
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am – 12noon
Tuesday & Thursday 1pm – 4pm
You can call the Alcohol Advice Helpline between these times on .
Acupuncture Clinic
The Acupuncture Clinic is available for anyone affected by their own, or someone else's alcohol use and can be very useful. Click on the above link for the current clinic times and more information.