There’s a lot of info about drugs out there and not all of it is reliable, in fact some of it is downright dodgy. The organisations listed below can give you honest and no-nonsense advice on substance misuse and a range of support options ranging from basic telephone advice, individual support, longer term support and referral to specialist services. All services are confidential and have helped thousands of addicts break their habit and build themselves a happy, healthy and productive life. So if you’re worried that you may have a drug problem, or know someone that needs help, then don’t hesitate to get in touch.
- Lifeline, Young People’s Substance Misuse Service
Unit 59 Skylines Village
Limeharbour
London E14 9TS
020 7093 3007
- Talk To Frank (national drug advice helpline)
0800 77 66 00
- Tower Hamlets Community Drug Team Service (over 18s)
71 Johnson Street
E1 0AQ
020 7790 1344
cliff.askey@lifeline.org.uk
- NAFAS (over 18s)
10 Turin Street, Bethnal Green
E2 6NJ
020 7729 0044
- Lifeline Confidential Drop-in Sessions (18-25 yr olds)
Thursday afternoons 4.00pm
Lifeline, 71A Johnson Street,
E1 0AQ (off Cable St)
Contact: Shamsul Hoque
020 7093 3007 / 07921 374 008
shamsul.hoque@lifeline.org.uk
- ISIS – Women’s Drug Service (18+)
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9.30am–5.30pm (Morning appointments only)
Wed 1.00pm–5.30pm
C/O Hopetown Hostel,
60 Old Montague Street,
E1 5NJ
020 7426 0399
paula.mcgranaghan@compass-uk.org
