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Drugs and Alcohol Services

 

Alcoholics Anonymous  

Tel: 0117 926 5520
Website: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

There are four drug and alcohol treatment agencies that are commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset Council through the Drug and Alcohol Action Team. The agencies are BADAS, CDAS, DHI and Project 28 - see below

BADAS (Bath Area Drugs Advisory Service)
32-33 Broad Street,Bath, BA 1 5LP 

www.badaservices.org.uk

Tel: 01225 469479 (24 hr)
Fax: 01225 429323 Email: badas@ic24.net         

BADAS provides the initial point of contact for all people, or their families seeking advice information or treatment for a drug or alcohol problem. This is a free service that takes referrals from a wide range of health and social care professionals as well as self referral. Initial assessments are by drop in and appointment and a wide range of ongoing support and treatment across all Drug and Alcohol agencies in Bath and North East can be accessed via this assessment

CDAS (Community Drug and Alcohol Service) - The Community Drug and Alcohol Service is a NHS provision for those with more complex drug and alcohol misuse problems. It provides treatment directly and advice and support to other agencies. Access to the Service is through BADAS or other NHS secondary services.

Project 28 is the Young Peoples Drug and Alcohol service, providing harm reduction advice and information, Working within the Criminal Justice System, Schools and Collages. Delivering Basic Drug Awareness Courses to Young People and Professionals alongside Music Programmes, Alternative Therapy, Counselling, Outreach service in Bath City Centre and Rural areas of Bath. This is a free service taking referrals from a wide range of health and social care professionals as well as self referrals, alongside working towards a Care Plan.

DHI - Drugs & Homeless - DHI aims to assist people who are socially excluded as a result of drug and alcohol use, physical or mental ill health, poor housing, lack of employable skills or other means, to lead healthier more integrated lifestyles and to help create safe and sustainable communities.

Bath Woman's Aid Tel: 01225 466989
CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau)

2 Edgar Buildings, Bath, BA1 2EE

Tel: 01225 463333
CRUSE (Bereavement Care) 

Bath & District Cruse Bereavement Care
2 Westfield Court
Third Avenue
Midsomer Norton
Bath
BA3 4XD

Telephone  01761 417250
Email:   crusebath@btconnect.com

Julian House (Homeless Shelter)   Tel: 01225 311991
RELATE (Relationship Counselling)   

21 Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DE

Tel: 01225 465593
Off The Record (Young Peoples Advice & Counselling)   Tel: 01225 312481
Samaritians 

10 Newbridge Hill
Bath BA1 3PU 

Tel: 01225 429222
Hep C Support Group   Tel: 01225 353182
Sexual Abuse Support Group Tel: 01225 482368
SWADS (Advisory Centre) 

Stallard Street,  Trowbridge

Tel: 01225 776477
Web: http://swads.org.uk/
KASH (Kennet on Action Single Homelessness) Tel: 01380 725443
 

National Numbers

   
National Drugs Helpline Tel: 0117 924 0084
Families Anonymous -

When drug addiction enters a family via one of its members, the effect can be devastating. If you have reason to believe or even a vague suspicion that someone close to you may have a drug problem, Famanon knows how you feel and what it is like to be alone with this problem.Those in Families Anonymous have experienced this too.

Helpline: 0845 120 0660
Tel: 0171 498 4680
Web: http://www.famanon.org.uk/

ADFAM - Adfam is the leading national organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol Tel: 0207 928 8898
Web: http://www.adfam.org.uk/
Narcotics Anonymous -

Tel: 0117 924 0084
Web: http://www.ukna.org/

 

 Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, we cannot guarantee it is correct. We do not vet or check the organisations and the listing of a service does not mean it is recommended.  Therefore we recommend that users check out that services are suitable for their needs and use them in a safe way. Errors brought to our attention will be corrected as soon as possible. Feedback is welcomed. Please email Michelle_fillary@bathnes.gov.uk  and notify her of any errors, amendments or suggestions. If there is something you think should be added to the list of services, please let us know.