Antidote – LGB&T Drug and Alcohol Support Service
About the service
Antidote is the UK’s only LGBT run and targeted drug and alcohol support service. Set up in 2002, the team works with both drug and alcohol users and healthcare professionals. Antidote gives non-judgemental free advice and support delivered by highly trained staff and volunteers – all of whom identify as LGBT+, and who have a good understanding of the pressures and problems that come with recreational drug or alcohol use.
Antidote offers:
- key working to address immediate drug, alcohol and chemsex support needs
- group work (Chemcheck, SWAP, Reclaim)and relapse prevention support
- sober social activities
- referral to detox clinics and prescribing centres
- referral to our counselling service
- two weekly drop-ins to discuss substance use issues, sexual health and mental health
- a intensive structured weekday programme (SWAP)
- training and support for healthcare professionals
- women workers are available across the service
How to access the service
You can reach out to the servce via email or telephone. Find contact details below.
Drop in:
Monday drop-in at London Friend
Every Monday between 11am to 1pm (Step-free access) at 86 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DN.
Thursday drop-in at Turning Point Soho
Every Thursday between 6pm to 8pm (No step-free access) at Turning Point, 32a Wardour Street, London W1D 6AQ.
Availability
Monday to Thursday between 10am and 6pm.
Contact details
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7833 1674 (Ask for one of the Antidote Team)
Visit the London Friend website