Drugs and Alcohol Support

This section of our website contains information for those who are affected by drugs or alcohol abuse.

Where to get advice about drugs or alcohol problems

The Council’s Drug and Alcohol Action Team recommend that if you have concerns related to drugs or alcohol, you should start by contacting the below organisations:

Drugs

Lifeline - Community Drug Service (CDS)
Elizabeth Fry Centre, Tudor Grove, Hackney, London E9 7QL
Drop in or telephone 020 8985 3757

Alcohol

Crossroads Alcohol Centre
2 Westgate Street, Hackney, London E8 3RN
Drop in or telephone 020 8525 1313

Other services and support

Hackney Council also offers the following support:

• Drugs advice – counselling, advice and support for people affected by drug abuse/dependency.
• Alcohol advice – counselling, advice and support for people affected by alcohol abuse/dependency.
• Syringe and needle disposal

Our Drug and Alcohol Action Team

The Council’s Drug and Alcohol Action Team is a partnership of key community groups and stakeholders which is committed to tackling drug and alcohol problems in Hackney.

Find out more about the Drug and Alcohol Action Team.

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Page updated: 15 Jun 2010