yp directory 2007 NEW

Service Directory for Young People in Lambeth
Service Directory for Young People in Lambeth
with an emphasis on young people using drugs & alcohol

Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Do you have concerns about a young person’s
drug or alcohol use?
Follow this ROUTE MAP
Is the
young person
over 18?
NO
Do you have concerns about
the young person’s
mental health?
NO
Is the young person
Youth Offending Service?
NO
Is the young person's
Portuguese?
YES
YES
YES
YES
Telephone
Substance Misuse &
Aftercare Teams
020 7926 4613
Telephone
Children & Adolescent
Mental Health Service
(CAMHS)
Substance Misuse Team
0203 228 7370
YOS Drugs Worker
020 7926 2644
Telephone
Flipside (LCPT)
to speak to a
Portuguese Drugs Worker
020 7733 0101
NO
Telephone
ACAPS
020 7737 3579
Telephone
On-It
07908 751 436
07908 250 967
Telephone
High NRG
020 7803 1684
07771 858 057
bisexual people or those
questioning their sexuality
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
CONTENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION & HEALTH
PROMOTION (TIER 1)
Health Education Link Service 3
Drug Education Team/ see reference in
On-It Service Tiers 2 & 3
Healthy Schools Programme -
Lambeth 4
Healthy Schools Programme -
Southwark 5
Healthy Schools Programme -
Lewisham 6
INFORMAL EDUCATION & SUPPORT
(TIERS 1 & 2)
Connexions One Stop Shop 7
Vassall Ward Youth Project 8
Young Carers Project -
Lambeth Crossroads 9
Youth Inclusion Project -
Clapham Park 10
Youth Inclusion Project -
Coldharbour 11
SPECIFICALLY TARGETED SERVICES
(TIERS 2 & 3)
Children and Adolescent Mental
Health Services (CAMHS) 12
Drug Education Team/
On-It Service 13
Welcare in Lambeth 14
NCH Pinnacle 15
Youth Offending Service 16
409 Project 18
Youth Advocate Programme UK 19
Turning Point – ACAPS 20
Flipside (LCPT) 22
Lambeth Youth and Play Service 24
High NRG
(Terrence Higgins Trust) 25
DRUG SERVICES (TIERS 3 & 4) &
PRIMARY CARE FOR DRUG USERS
Children and Adolescent
Mental Health Services see page 12
(CAMHS)
Turning Point – ACAPS see page 20
Drug Education Team/ see page 13
On-It Service
High NRG see page 25
Lambeth Harbour 26
South London and Maudsley
NHS Foundation Trust, Supervised
Dispensing Service 28
South London and Maudsley
NHS Trust, Consultancy Liaison
Addiction Service (CLAS) 29
Stockwell Project 30
Substance Misuse and Aftercare
Teams 31
The Cannabis Service,
South London and Maudsley
NHS Trust 32
services we have missed, despite our extensive research. If you know of any projects which are not included,
or any improvements we can make, we would be grateful if you could let us know. This directory is used by
thousands of people every year, so every suggestion is appreciated. Any changes can be made not only to
the next edition, but also immediately to the on-line version on our website.
Please send your details to:
Lambeth DAT, 205 Stockwell Road, Brixton, London SW9 9SL
August 2007
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Formal Education and Health Promotion
TIER 1
Health Education Link Service
Address
The Hurley Clinic
Ebenezer House
Kennington Lane
London SE11 4HJ
Phone number Joanna Watson: 020 7582 4742
Website
www.healthykids.org.uk
E-mail
joanna.watson@gp-G85053.nhs.uk
Target Group for service Primary, Secondary, Special Schools and Pupil
Referral Units
Age range served 3 - 16 year olds
Role of agency overall Linking local care practitioners with their local
schools to offer health education sessions in
schools. This includes drug education in an
integrated and holistic way from nursery to year 11,
covering pharmaceuticals, smoking, tobacco, illegal
drugs and alcohol.
Role of agency in addressing Through discussion and lessons, treating drug
drug use by young people education as part of a wider dialogue involving all
aspects of physical and emotional health.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 19.00
Catchment area
Referral criteria, if any
Lambeth
N/A.
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for Young People in Lambeth
Healthy Schools Programme - Lambeth
Address
Children and Young People’s Services
10th Floor, Blue Star House
234-244 Stockwell Road
London SW9 9SP
Phone number 020 7926 9714
Lambeth Healthy School Adviser –
Katie Tilley – 07903 713 821
E-mail
ktilley@lambeth.gov.uk
Target Group for service Education establishments
Age range served 3 - 16 year olds
Role of agency overall To provide cohesive and structured support in the
development and implementation of statutory and
non-statutory guidance in PSHE and Citizenship;
including drug education. The Healthy Schools
Programme advocates a whole school approach
to this work, ensuring all members of the school
community are involved both in implementation
and development of policy and practice.
Role of agency in addressing To provide support in the development of drug
drug use by young people education policy and schemes of work. To support
the co-ordination of drug education work across
the borough. To support schools and education
establishments in use of needs assessment
and young peoples’ voice. To support other
external agencies in developing a whole school
approach to drug education. To provide training for
professionals within an educational setting.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.30
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Education advisers, Schools and self-referrals.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Healthy Schools Programme - Southwark
Address
Children and Young People’s Services
John Smith House
144-152 Walworth Road
London SE17 1JL
Phone number Southwark PSHE and Healthy School Adviser –
Clare Smith – 07944 474 292
E-mail
clare.smith2@southwark.gov.uk
Target Group for service Education establishments
Age range served 3 - 16 year olds
Role of agency overall To provide cohesive and structured support in the
development and implementation of statutory and
non-statutory guidance in PSHE and Citizenship;
including drug education. The Healthy Schools
Programme advocates a whole school approach
to this work, ensuring all members of the school
community are involved both in implementation and
development of policy and practice.
Role of agency in addressing To provide support in the development of drug
drug use by young people education policy and schemes of work. To support
the co-ordination of drug education work across
the borough. To support schools and education
establishments in use of needs assessment
and young peoples’ voice. To support other
external agencies in developing a whole school
approach to drug education. To provide training for
professionals within an educational setting.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.30
Catchment area Southwark
Referral criteria, if any Education advisers, Schools and self-referrals.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Healthy Schools Programme - Lewisham
Address
Children and Young People’s Services
Kaleidoscope
4th Floor, 32 Rushey Green
Catford, London SE6 4JF
Phone number 020 7138 1100
Lewisham PSHE and Healthy School Adviser –
Geoff Collins – 07715 476 484
E-mail
Geoffw.Collins@virgin.net
Target Group for service Education establishments
Age range served 3 - 16 year olds
Role of agency overall To provide cohesive and structured support in the
development and implementation of statutory and
non-statutory guidance in PSHE and Citizenship;
including drug education. The Healthy Schools
Programme advocates a whole school approach
to this work, ensuring all members of the school
community are involved both in implementation
and development of policy and practice.
Role of agency in addressing To provide support in the development of drug
drug use by young people education policy and schemes of work. To support
the co-ordination of drug education work across
the borough. To support schools and education
establishments in use of needs assessment
and young peoples’ voice. To support other
external agencies in developing a whole school
approach to drug education. To provide training for
professionals within an educational setting.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.30
Catchment area Lewisham
Referral criteria, if any Education advisers, Schools and self-referrals.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Informal Education and Support
TIER 1 & 2
Connexions One Stop Shop
Address
1 - 5 Acre Lane
Brixton
London SW9 5TB
Phone number 020 7326 7642
Website
www.connexions.gov.uk
Target Group for service All young people resident or educated in Lambeth
Age range served 14 - 19 years old and up to 24 years old for people
with special needs
Role of agency overall Connexions provides general information, advice
and guidance supporting young people through
their teenage years so that they can make the best
possible transition to adulthood and working life.
Role of agency in addressing Connexions is able to make appropriate
drug use by young people information and support referrals for young people
and their parents and carers.
Contact hours Monday and Friday 09.30 -17.00
Tuesday and Thursday 09.30 -17.00
Wednesday 11.30 -17.00
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any All young people within the age range
Other information A Connexions worker is based at ACAPS.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Vassall Ward Youth Project
Address
143 - 145 Brixton Road
Brixton
London SW9 6LZ
Phone number 020 7582 4762
E-mail
www.enquiries@vassallyouth.org.uk
Target Group for service Young people
Age range served 8 - 18 year olds
Role of agency overall To provide a safe space for young people to
explore social educational issues. Empowering
young people to make informed choices.
Role of agency in addressing
drug use by young people projects dependent on funding.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 10.00 - 19.00
Catchment area Vassall Ward in Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any None.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Young Carers Project - Lambeth Crossroads
Address
Laburnum Court
Barstow Crescent
Palace Road
London SW2 3NS
Phone number 020 8678 5605/5606
E-Mail
youngcarers@lambethxroads.org.uk
Target Group for service Young people 5 -18 years of age that are helping
to look after someone with a disability or long-term
illness
Age range served 5 - 18 year olds
Role of agency overall To provide a break from the caring role:
- Activity programmes
- Residentials/group holidays
- Someone outside of the immediate family to talk to
- Information
- Advocacy/Advice
- Homework Clubs
- Youth Clubs
- Respite.
Role of agency in addressing
drug use by young people Onward referrals to specialist services
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.30 - 16.00
emergency contact available
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Young Carer.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Rainer - Lambeth Youth Inclusion Programme -
Clapham Park
Address
109 Tierney Road
London SW2 4QH
Phone number 0208 678 7878
Website
www.raineronline.org
Target Group for service YIPs target a core group of 50 young people, who
most at risk of offending, truancy, school or social
Age range served Junior YIPs 8 - 12 year olds
Senior YIPs 13 - 19 year olds
Role of agency overall As well as the core group Lambeth YIP works with
other young people who self refer to the project;
this includes the peers and siblings of the core
group. Working with a wider group of young people
has several advantages as it avoids stigmatisation
of the core group, discourages other young people
from engaging in anti-social behaviour and offers
support to a wider group to stay in mainstream
education.
Role of agency in addressing
drug use by young people See above
Contact hours 09.30 - 17.30
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Referrals by a variety of agencies including the
YOS, Police, Education Welfare, local schools and
voluntary organisations.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Rainer - Lambeth Youth Inclusion Programme -
Coldharbour
Address
10 Wynne Road
London SW9 0BB
Phone number 0207 926 5593
Website
www.raineronline.org
Target Group for service YIPs target a core group of 50 young people, who
most at risk of offending, truancy, school or social
Age range served Junior YIPs 8 - 12 year olds
Senior YIPs 13 - 19 year olds
Role of agency overall As well as the core group Lambeth YIP works with
other young people who self refer to the project;
this includes the peers and siblings of the core
group. Working with a wider group of young people
has several advantages as it avoids stigmatisation
of the core group, discourages other young people
from engaging in anti-social behaviour and offers
support to a wider group to stay in mainstream
education.
Role of agency in addressing
drug use by young people See above
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.30 - 17.30
Sessions run at various times, phone for details
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Referrals by a variety of agencies including the
YOS, Police, Education Welfare, local schools and
voluntary organisations.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
TIER 2 & 3
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Address
35 Black Prince Road
Kennington
London SE11 6JJ
Phone number 0203 228 7370
E-mail
Ian.moyse@slam.nhs.uk/IMoyse@lambeth.gov.uk
Target Group for service Children and adolescents presenting with any form
of emotional/behavioural issue; parents of clients
Age range served Children’s Service - under 13 year olds
Pediatric Liaison - 0 - 18 year olds
Adolescent Service - 14 - 18 year olds
Role of agency overall Provide holistic assessment focusing on issues of
substance use, mental health and family issues, social
and educational needs. Therapeutic interventions and
treatment plans are then planned and implemented on
an individual basis. The substance use team utilises a
systematic approach to treatment, joining and liaising
with other agencies involved in the young persons
care is an integral part of the service provided.
Referrals to different agencies can also be made.
Role of agency in addressing
drug use by young people As above
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any See above.
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for Young People in Lambeth
Drug Education Team / On-It Service
Address
10th Floor, Blue Star House
234 – 244 Stockwell Road
London SW9 9SP
From September 2007 the Drug Education Team/
On-It Service will be moving to new premises at:
172 - 174 Kennington Park Road
London, SE11 4BT
Phone number 020 7926 9837
Arabella Yapp 07908 809733, Rachael Toner 07908 751436
E-mail
ayapp@lambeth.gov.uk, rtoner@lambeth.gov.uk
dgraham@lambeth.gov.uk, kasante@lambeth.gov.uk
on-it@lambeth.gov.uk
Target Group for service Young people living or studying in Lambeth
Age range served 11 -19 year olds
Role of agency overall To provide support to schools around all aspects
of drug policy and curriculum development and
delivery of drug education.
The On-It Service provides one to one and targeted
group work interventions and treatment for young
people experiencing or at risk of developing
substance misuse problems.
Role of agency in addressing Tier 1 -3 services -
drug use by young people universal substance use education in schools
and education centres, targeted individual and
small group prevention interventions, one to one
treatment work.
Contact hours
09.30 - 17.30 term time on call service,
appointments outside these times by arrangement
Catchment area Young people resident or at school in Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any N/A.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Welcare in Lambeth
Address
19 Frederick Crescent
Myatts Field
London SW9 6XN
Phone number 020 7735 9168 / 020 7735 9130
Website
www.welcare.org
E-Mail
info@welcare-lambeth.org.uk
Target Group for service Single parents and their children
Age range served Children under 8 years old, teenage parents and
adults
Role of agency overall To work alongside parents to provide support to
avoid family breakdowns.
Role of agency in addressing Work alongside the Health Service to provide
drug use by young people advice and information for users.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00
appointment only
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Single parent families.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
NCH Pinnacle
Address
5 Norfolk House Road
Streatham
London SW16 1JL
Phone number 020 8677 9682
E-Mail
Pinnacle@nch.org.uk
Target Group for service African, Caribbean and Mixed Race boys aged
8 - 15
Age range served 8 - 15
Role of agency overall African, Caribbean and Mixed Race boys aged
8 - 15 and their families in order to facilitate
meaningful relationships with their families in
Role of agency in addressing Pinnacle has links with other youth provision
drug use by young people in the borough.
Contact hours
Monday - Thursday 09.00 - 17.00 and
Friday 09.00 - 16.30
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Referral criteria African, Caribbean and Mixed
Race boys 8 - 15 living in or attending school in
Lambeth.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Youth Offending Service
Address
1 - 9 Acre Lane
Brixton, London SW2 5SD
Phone number 020 7926 2644 (Fax 020 7926 2639)
Website
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/
CommunityLiving/YouthOffending/
E-Mail
yot@lambeth.gov.uk
Target Group for service Any young person who has been arrested for an
offence
Age range served Up to 17 years
Role of agency overall Works with young people at risk of offending or
already in the criminal justice system and their
families to prevent offending through a multiagency
approach. The YOS uses quality and
timely assessments to understand young people’s
needs, meets the needs of young people through
delivering excellent intervention plans and gives
young people clear boundaries by enforcing
National Standards.
Role of agency in addressing The YOS have a full time drug worker based in the
drug use by young people team, seconded by ACAPS, they work with
other YOS staff to help young people overcome
substance misuse problems that may be a risk
factor in their offending behaviour.
The YOS also have a substance misuse worker
based at the Resettlement and Aftercare Provision
(RAP) at Wynne Road. This is a voluntary
programme for young people who have been in
custody and may have drug or alcohol related
leisure opportunities, education training and
employment assistance, housing advice and
counselling. There may be scope to offer this to all
YOS clients in the future.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00
Catchment area
Referral criteria, if any
Other information
Lambeth
Referrals are usually made internally by YOS
Tier 1 services (and in some cases Tier 2 services)
are delivered by YOS case workers.
Tiers 2 and 3 are delivered by YOS substance
misuse workers.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
409 Project
Address
142 Stockwell Road
London SW9 9TQ
Phone number 020 7326 5138
E-Mail
admin@409project.co.uk
Target Group for service Young people that are at risk of offending or who
are offending in the early stages
Age range served 10 - 17 year olds
Role of agency overall To reduce the incidence or likelihood of offending
by providing intensive one to one work, structured
group work, advocacy, advice and information,
residential. The agency also provides support to
Looked After young people at risk of offending.
Role of agency in addressing Currently undertaken Community Safety Team
drug use by young people drug screening tool; addressing drug use and
misuse; legislation around marijuana and alcohol.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.30 - 16.30
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any
taken and brought to a team meeting.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Youth Advocate Programme UK
Address
6 - 10 Wynne Road Centre
Wynne Road
London SW9 0BB
Phone number 020 7926 5585
Target Group for service Young offenders
Age range served 10 - 17 year olds
Role of agency overall Support and monitoring of young offenders.
Role of agency in addressing
drug use by young people To reduce offending behaviour
Contact hours
15 hours per week
Catchment area Lambeth and Wandsworth
Referral criteria, if any Via Lambeth and Wandsworth YOS.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Turning Point ACAPS
Address
34 Electric Lane
Brixton
London SW9 8JT
From September 2007 Turning Point ACAPS will
be moving to new premises at:
21-25 Beehive Place
London, Brixton SW9 7QR
Phone number 020 7737 3579
E-Mail
harold.barnett@turning-point.co.uk or
lambethyouth@turning-point.co.uk
Target Group for service Young people with drug and alcohol issues,
partners/relatives, people requiring alcohol/drug
education and/or training in related interventions.
Age range served 10 - 25 year olds
Role of agency overall The main aim of the agency is to engage hard to
reach young people, who are at risk of substance
use/misuse. We work with young people to
provide them with the necessary skills, support and
education to make informed choices about their
lifestyle.
Role of agency in addressing
drug use by young people includes:
- Individual one to one counselling
- Group intervention counselling
- Da Project Peer Education Programme
- Sexual Health Awareness and Drug Education
Project (SHADE)
- Targeted Outreach in Hot Spot Areas, Schools
and Community Events
- Gang Intervention Programme (GIP)
- Criminal Justice Inventions (Youth Offending
Service)
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for Young People in Lambeth
Contact hours
Catchment area
Referral criteria, if any
Other information
- Diversionary Activities i.e. Street League, Social/
Educational Groups and Modular Courses
- Drug and Alcohol Substance Misuse Training for
voluntary and statutory organisations
- Educational Support
- Young Women’s Group
- Equality and Diversity Team
- Offers a referral service and is in partnership
with other organisations and community
services.
Monday - Thursday 09.30 - 18.00 (drop-in).
Friday 09.30 - 17.30
Whole of Lambeth
Self-referral, external referral
The organisation though having been sited here for
so many years has changed and developed.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Flipside (LCPT)
Address
2 - 6 Atlantic Road, Brixton,
London SW9 8HY
Phone number 020 7733 0101
Website
E-Mail
Target Group for service Young people + families and carers when
necessary
Age range served 8 - 25 year olds
Role of agency overall • To provide information and support in relation to
drug or alcohol problems
• To support young people who want to reduce or
stop using substances
• To support young people when facing family
• Empower young people to make positive and
informed choices
• To make direct contact with the young people to
discover their needs hopes and expectations
• To support young people to achieve
educationally
• To develop groups for young people as a means
of helping them cope and improve their situations.
• Promoting healthy life styles and healthy choices
• To provide young people with an alternative to
involvement in crime
• Signpost young people to other agencies
• Advocate on behalf of the young people
• Provide a safe space for self-development and
exploration of issues around sexual power, sexual
health and to meet other young people and share
experiences
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for Young People in Lambeth
• Raising awareness and access to other services
• Supporting young people to enjoy and achieve
• To have fun!
Role of agency in addressing
drug use by young people Portuguese speaking young people or makes
onward referrals to specialist services.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.30 - 17.00
Catchment area Lambeth and surrounding boroughs
Referral criteria, if any See above
Other information In addition we run borough wide anti-hate crime
projects.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Lambeth Youth and Play Service
Address
1st Floor, Hopton House
243A Streatham High Road
London SW16 6EY
Phone number 020 7926 9639
Target Group for service Young people resident in Lambeth
Age range served 0 - 16 years old (play)
13 - 21 year olds (youth)
Role of agency overall Lambeth Youth and Play Service is about
supporting and encouraging all young people to
take part in a wide variety of activities and events
which provide opportunities for personal and
social development, to meet together in a secure
environment, to form friendships and to have fun.
Young people will be provided with the opportunity
challenges of life, be involved in the community
and work towards a society which is caring and
free. Youth and Play work complements and
supports learning in schools and colleges which
contributes to social welfare and community
development.
Role of agency in addressing Some units now have Drug Link workers
drug use by young people who can be contacted as well.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Clients should be engaging with the Youth and
Play Service and will be referred through a youth
or play worker.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
High NRG (Terrence Higgins Trust)
Address
NRG Youth Services
Lighthouse South London
14-15 Lower Marsh
London SE1 7RJ
Phone number 020 7803 1684
Website
http://www.tht.org.uk/howwecanhelpyou/
youngpeople/
E-mail
nrg@tht.org.uk
Target Group for service 16 - 25 year old lesbian, gay and bi-sexual young
people or those questioning their sexuality
Age range served 16 - 25
Role of agency overall To offer a safe space, counselling, support,
housing, education and work related support
services.
Role of agency in addressing Reduce the level of drug use.
drug use by young people Raise awareness of different drugs and their
potential affects.
Supply tier 2 and 3 support services.
Contact hours 09.30 - 17.30
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or questioning
their sexuality.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
Drug Services TIER 3 & 4
& Primary Care for Drug Users
For young peoples drug services please see:
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (page 12)
Drug Education Team/On-It Service (page 13)
Turning Point ACAPS (page 20)
High NRG (page 25)
Lambeth Harbour
Address
245 Coldharbour Lane
Brixton, London SW9 8RR
Phone number 020 7095 1980
Website
www.blenheimcdp.org.uk
E-Mail
lambethharbour.blenheimcdp.org.uk
Target Group for service Specialist crack-cocaine project 18 + service to
hard to reach black males, sex working women
and young people using crack-cocaine
Age range served Over 18 year olds
Role of agency overall • Drop-in/open access 13.00 - 16.00
• Shower and laundry facilities
• Hot food
• Advocacy
• Advice and motivational counselling
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
• Harm reduction and relapse prevention support/
groups
• Group work (peer support, life skills)
• Complementary therapies
(shiatsu, homeopathy, dietary advice)
• Care planning/Key-work system
• Computer/Internet access
• Housing support
• G-grade nurse
• Clinical Psychologist
Contact hours Appointment only from 09.30 - 16.30
Drop-in / Complementary Therapy, Groups
Monday 13.30 - 16.30
Drop-in / Complementary Therapy
Tuesday 13.30 - 16.30
Drop-in / Complementary Therapy
Friday 13.30 - 16.30
Drop-in / Groups, Women’s space (10.30 - 12.20)
Wednesday 13.30 - 16.30 (Drop-in)
DROP-IN CLOSED ON THURSDAYS
Appointment only Mornings and Afternoons
Men’s Group Thursday from 13.00 - 15.30
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Clients should be presenting with issues related to
their stimulant use. Self referrals accepted.
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Services providing Drug Related Interventions & Education
for Young People in Lambeth
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Supervised Dispensing Service
Address
Marina House
63-65 Denmark Hill
London SE5 8RS
Phone number 020 3228 1901
E-Mail
Brian.Langston@slam.nhs.uk
Target Group for service Opiate users who require long-term prescribing
Age range served Over 18 year olds
Role of agency overall Oral methadone supervised dispensing service
offering individual case management to clients,
attending daily/twice weekly and taking methadone
on premises.
Role of agency in addressing Few, if any clients under 18 are referred
drug use by young people to Marina House. If a young person attends the
open access clinic, they will be referred to CAMHS.
Contact hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
09.00 - 12.30. Closed until 14.00 - 17.30
Tuesday, 09.00 - 12.30.
Closed 14.00 until 17.00 - 19.00
Saturday 09.00 - 12.30. Closed until 14.00 - 16.00
Catchment area Lambeth and South Southwark
Referral criteria, if any Clients required to live in Lambeth or South
Southwark.
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Consultancy Liaison Addiction Service (CLAS)
Address
Hurley Clinic
Kennington Lane
London SE11 4HJ
Phone number 020 7582 9428
Target Group for service Primary health care providers and their substance
misusing patients
Age range served Over 18 year olds
Role of agency overall GP liaison service. No direct access for
patients. Referrals via GPs. For Primary Health
Care Teams: face-to-face contact, training on
managing substance misusers in general practice,
troubleshooting, liaison work, production of
guidelines and educational material.
Role of agency in addressing Very few under 18s are referred.
drug use by young people Any referrals are handed over to more appropriate
services.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Referrals via GPs.
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Stockwell Project
Address
1-3 Stockwell Gardens
London SW9 0RX
Phone number 020 7274 7013
E-Mail
christine.moreira@slam.nhs.uk
Target Group for service Mainly injecting poly drug users
Age range served Over 18 year olds (but see additional notes below
about 16 and over)
Role of agency overall Assessment, referral for treatment, medical and
social referral, casework, needle exchange.
Specialist workers available for women and black
clients. The project targets those with HIV and
Hepatitis C.
Role of agency in addressing We have a protocol in place for delivering a
drug use by young people needle exchange service to 16 - 18 year olds.
Contact hours Monday: 10.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00
Tuesday: 10.00 - 13.00 and
(women only 14.00 - 17.00)
Wednesday: 14.00 - 17.00
Thursday: 10.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00
Friday: Appointments Only
Catchment area Lambeth (no catchment area for needle exchange)
Referral criteria, if any See above
Other information Employs a full-time pregnancy and family liaison
worker who provided antenatal and family support.
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Substance Misuse and Aftercare Teams
Address
10 Wandsworth Road
London SW4 2LL
Phone number 020 7926 4613 / 4883
E-mail
dsssvdsworker@lambeth.gov.uk
Target Group for service Substance misusers in Lambeth
Age range served Over 17 year olds
Role of agency overall Community care assessment and care
management referral to day programmes and
residential programmes for those with very high
levels of need.
Role of agency in addressing Referrals are rare for clients under the age of 21.
drug use by young people Few rehabilitation options for clients; workers would
generally consider development-focused projects
rather than residential drug rehab. Aftercare team
provides support and community interventions for
clients who are abstinent or stable in their drug
use.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00.
Appointments only.
Catchment area
Referral criteria, if any
Other information
Duty system in place from 13.30 - 17.00 for
telephone enquiries
Lambeth
See above
Interpreters can be arranged.
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The Cannabis Service -
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
Address
Marina House
63-65 Denmark Hill
London SE5 8RS
Phone number 0203 228 1901 (Fax: 0203 228 1903)
Contact
Michelle Babbs, Clinical Psychologist
E-mail
michelle.babbs@slam.nhs.uk
Target Group for service Young people and adults who wish to reduce or
stop their cannabis use and who live in Lambeth.
Age range served All ages
Role of agency overall To help people reduce or stop their cannabis use.
example anxiety or depression.
Role of agency in addressing Psychosocial intervention to support people in
drug use by young people reducing or stopping their cannabis use.
Contact hours Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00
Catchment area Lambeth
Referral criteria, if any Primary cannabis users.
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Telephone Helplines
FRANK
Telephone: 0800 776600
Website:
www.talktofrank.com
support to anyone concerned about drug and
solvent misuse.
Addaction
Telephone: 0207 251 5860
Email:
info@addaction.org.uk
Service(s): National Charity offering help and support to
anyone affected by alcohol and non-medicinal
drug use. Provides information and support for
children, parents and carers and offers services for
homeless drug users.
ADFAM
Telephone: 0207 553 7640
Website:
www.adfam.org.uk
Service(s): Adfam is the leading national organisation working
with and for families affected by drugs and
alcohol. They provide direct support to families
through publications, training, outreach work and
signposting to local support services.
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Narcotics Anonymous
Telephone: 0207 730 0009
Website:
www.ukna.org
Service(s): Self help and support for people with drug
problems and those who want to stop using drugs.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Telephone: Greater London Helpline: 0207 833 0022
(10.00am-10.00pm)
National Helpline: 0845 769 7555 (24 hours)
Website:
www.alcoholic-anonymous.org.uk
16 who are alcoholic or who have a drinking
problem and who want to stop drinking and remain
abstinent. Provides caller with personal local
contacts and introduction to and details of over
600+ local groups that meet weekly in the Greater
London area, as well as literature that describes
the fellowship of AA and the 12 step programme of
recovery.
Drugscope
Telephone: 020 7940 7500
Website:
www.drugscope.org.uk
Service(s): Provides information on a wide range of drug
related topics. If you require facts or research at a
local and national level.
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Childline
Telephone: 0800 11 11
Website:
www.childline.org.uk
Service(s): Free 24 hour helpline for children or young people
in trouble or danger.
NHS Direct
Telephone: 0845 4647
Website:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Service(s): NHS Direct enables you to speak directly to
experienced nurses and professional advisors
about your health problems and queries. Using
their skills and experience together with a
comprehensive computer system. NHS Direct can
provide you with advice on what to do next.
Alcohol Concern
E-mail:
info@alcoholconcern.org.uk
Website:
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Service(s): Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol
misuse, working to reduce the costs of alcohol
misuse and to develop the range and quality of
services available to problem drinkers and their
families. It produces a range of publications
including a directory of local alcohol services
and has a library, bookshop and information unit.
Membership is open to individuals or organisations.
For other local services visit our website: www.lambeth.gov.uk
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Index of Services
409 Project 18
Children and Adolescent
Mental Health Services (CAMHS) 12
Connexions One Stop Shop 7
Drug Education Team /
On-It Service 13
Flipside (LCPT) 22
Health Education Link Service 3
Healthy Schools Programme -
Lambeth 4
Healthy Schools Programme -
Southwark 5
Healthy Schools Programme -
Lewisham 6
High NRG
(Terrence Higgins Trust) 25
Lambeth Harbour 26
Lambeth Youth and Play Service 24
NCH Pinnacle 15
Rainer - Lambeth Youth Inclusion
Programme - Clapham Park 10
South London and Maudsley NHS
Foundation Trust, Consultancy Liaison
Addiction Service (CLAS) 29
South London and Maudsley NHS
Trust, Supervised Dispensing
Service 28
The Cannabis Service,
South London and Maudsley NHS
Trust 32
Stockwell Project 30
Substance Misuse and
Aftercare Teams 31
Turning Point – ACAPS 20
Vassall Ward Youth Project 8
Welcare in Lambeth 14
Young Carers Project -
Lambeth Crossroads 9
Young Peoples' Drug Services 26
Youth Advocate Programme UK 19
Youth Offending Service 16
Telephone Helplines 33
Rainer - Lambeth Youth Inclusion
Programme - Coldharbour 11
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Further copies of this publication
can be obtained from:
Lambeth Drug and Alcohol Team
205 Stockwell Road
Brixton
London
SW9 9SL