Drugs & Alcohol
Alcoholics Anonymous - 01865 242373 - [national] 0845 7697555 - www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Support and sharing of experiences 24 hours a day.
Opening hours : 24 hours.
There's also usually a meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesdays at the New Road Baptist Church.
The Gap - 23 Park End Street - 01865 201818 - www.thegap.org.uk
The Gap caters for those over 16, providing a programme of activities and events, cooked breakfast and lunch, shower and laundry facilities, clothing store, advice, support, and laundry facilities.
Also provides needle exchange (SWOP scheme), confidential support and information, a resettlement service, and a part-time community psychiatric nurse. Various activities on offer include I.T., computer skills and a DJ workshop.
Opening hours : 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week day except Wednesday, when doors close at 1 p.m.
The Ley Community - Sandy Croft, Sandy Lane, Yarnton - 01865 37177 - www.ley.co.uk
e-mail: admin@ley.co.uk
For referrals contact: 01865 373108
The Ley Community provides residential treatment for those men and women over 18 who are struggling to overcome serious drug and/or alcohol problems. The centre is organised as a self-run therapeutic community. The main rules are: no drugs or alcohol, no violence or threats of violence, no harassment, no theft, and no refusal to participate in the programme. A well-ordered and clearly defined daily routine provides a solid framework for the security of all residents. Therapeutic encounter groups are frequently run, providing the opportunity to discuss day-to-day problems and the opportunity to examine behaviour, attitudes and values which have contributed to drug and alcohol misuse.
A six stage programme, which normally lasts for 14 months includes the following:
Safety Net - residents settle within the community. Induction - integration into the therapeutic regime. The Work - residents take on increased responsibility and participate in the full range of therapeutic activities. Preparing for the future - preparing for life outside the community, voluntary work, socialising outside the community. financial planning etc. Re-entry - residents are expected to be in full-time employment, living at the Ley Community but financially independent of it.Aftercare - an open-ended period offering support to those who have completed the programme and remain in the Oxford area. Two Resettlement Officers work with those ex-residents who settle in the Oxford area after completing the programme. A Resettlement Project has been established with Connection to provide support for people returning to Oxford after completing other drug rehabilitation programmes out of county.Self-referrals are welcome. A strong commitment to personal change is essential.
In addition to its on-site programme, the Ley community has established a Drug Rehabilitation Unit at Bullingdon prison. This is a 4 month programme with follow up. Oxfordshire people completing the Ley Prison Programme will be picked up by the Resettlement Project on release.
Opening hours : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous Helpline - 020 7730 0009
Confidential advice over the phone.
Opening hours : 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Oxford City CDA - Old Music Hall, 106-18 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE - 01865 403160 - www.cranstoun.org
e-mail: libra.oxford@btinternet.com
Alcohol Service: 01865 403239; BaseLine: 01865 403155; Admin: 01865 403161
Oxford CDA (formerly known as Libra) provides one-to-one sessions for people with substance use problems, on the Cowley Rd, or at Barton, Blackbird Leys or Rose Hill . Anyone can ring on the above number for information and support. There is a Relapse Prevention Group to support people who are abstinent or maintained on medication and to help prevent them from relapsing. They offer a Relatives’ Support Group for anyone who is affected by someone else’s drinking or using. Relatives or concerned others can also come in and see a worker for a one-off session. Ear Acupuncture is offered, which can help to relax and detox, and can help to reduce cravings. Needle Exchange is available, with harm reduction advice from workers. .
Opening hours :
One-to-One: By appointment.
Relapse Prevention Group: Thursday 11.00 a.m.
Relatives' Support Group: Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Ear Acupuncture: Wednesday to Friday 10.00 a.m.
Needle Exchange: Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Walton Street Drug Recovery Project house, run by ECHG. This is for people with stable mental health, and is staffed to help residents overcome their drug addictions. The maximum stay here is 6 months. There is also a second stage flat, and an alcohol recovery programme.
Opening hours : 24 hours.
