Alcohol & Substance Misuse
Narcotics Anonymous
Various locations in Watford, search on website for closest group
0300 9991212
An ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. This includes a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings.
Offering:
VOIP meetings for audio only communication in which individuals may share their experiences with each other and help each other towards recovery.
Open and gender specific face-to-face meetings in which individuals may share and support each other.
Online information available for users.
Cost: free to access.
Eligibility Criteria: individuals with current or historic misuse of drugs or alcohol.
Referral Procedure: no referral necessary.
Al-Anon
St Andrew's Church Hall
Church Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD17 4PY
0207 4030888
Support network for the partners/families of alcoholics. Watford group meets on a Tuesday at 20.00.
Offering:
Family Group meetings where members share their experiences of living with alcoholism.
Links to regular telephone and internet meetings for those who would rather not attend in person.
Meetings specifically for young people (12-17) who have been affected by another’s alcoholism.
Cost: free to access.
Eligibility Criteria: anyone who has been affected by another person’s alcohol use.
Referral Procedure: no referral necessary.
Signpost
Early Intervention and Prevention Project for those living in Dacorum, Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Watford (funded by Hertfordshire County Council). A maximum of 12 sessions of counselling will be available for 10-19 year-olds who have not previously had support.
Counselling Plus Project for young people aged 10-25 who have not previously had support and living across Hertfordshire.
Offering:
Online Meetings in which individuals may share their experiences with each other d help each other towards recovery.
VOIP meetings for audio only communication between recovering addicts.
Open, Closed and gender specific face-to-face meetings.
Online information available for users.
Cost: free to access.
Eligibility Criteria: people aged between 11 and 25
Referral Procedure: self-referral only by visiting https://oneymca.org/signpost-home-page/signpost-form-landing-page/
OK Rehab
48B Gun Street
London
E1 6AH
0800 326 5559
OKRehab.org is a specialist drug and alcohol treatment provider,
offering inclusive treatment options in the community and residential
settings.
Offering:
An over-the-phone assessment to determine if you require addiction treatment
Access to over 140+ clinics across the UK and abroad
Advice relating to outpatient, residential and home detox services
Access to detox clinics regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Fast access to emergency detox treatment, if appropriate
Access to professional interventionists across the UK
Advice by staff members who are themselves in recovery
Information on both private and statutory funded addiction treatment providers
Cost: Available upon request
Eligibility Criteria: Anyone who has drug addiction, alcoholism or process / behavioural addictions
Referral Procedure: Call back procedure available via website