These are the 8 services in Suffolk that specifically deal with drink and drug problems, they are not there to judge, only to assess peoples needs and offer the most appropriate support. No one needs to be alone with their problem, simply give them a ring. There is support available:

01284 701 702

82 Risbygate St
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3AQ

focus12.co.uk

Focus12 runs a structured day programme of 8 to 10 weeks, providing abstinence based treatment for people addicted to drugs and alcohol. This includes group therapy, 1 to 1 counselling, 12-step workshops, art therapy and acupuncture.

If you feel that you may need to stop using substances altogether Focus12 offers the understanding, experience and support needed to take this step.

Focus12 feel its important that you yourself pick up the phone and ask for help. They will then arrange a date and time for an assessment with you.

07966 069 852

Allington House
427 Woodbridge Rd
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 4ER

Homelessness can be a serious issue, especially if complicated with substance misuse and mental heath difficulties.

HOP [The Health Outreach Project] are the NHS team for the homeless of Ipswich.

If you are homeless, have a health problem but do not have a GP or find difficulty accessing other services, HOP could be a great help to you. Call or leave a message anytime and HOP will phone you back.

64-70 Foundation St Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 1BN

iceniipswich.org.uk

Iceni  offers a personalised structured approach to overcoming drug addiction.  Iceni is flexible and tailors treatment and packages of care, within a caring environment, to suit individual needs.  Self referrals are encouraged as well as referrals from other agencies.  You are invited to visit the services new premises any afternoon for a cup of tea and an informal chat.

Iceni welcomes and embraces the uniqueness and individuality of those that use their service.

Iceni's varied treatment programmes are designed to meet the needs of those who are at different stages in their drug use. Those who are in the early stages of deciding to give up drugs and to changing their lives, are especially welcome.

01473 215 468

18 St Margarets Plain
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 2BA

The Junction is a day programme run in a safe and friendly, drug and alcohol free environment. With the support and encouragement of the staff and others on the programme, new skills are offered to help cope with daily pressures and past issues.

If you are looking to stop using drugs and alcohol, The Junction programme aims to help you achieve this through reducing the harmful effects of your using and drinking.

Call to find out more about the programme and to arrange an assessment.

01473 259 382

41 Lower Brook St
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 1AQ

norcas.org.uk

NORCAS  in Ipswich provides a free and confidential service to anyone who is affected by their own or someone else's drug or alcohol use. Services offered for those age 19 and over include;

• Alcohol Arrest Referral [Pilot Project running until March 2010] 
• Alcohol Treatment Requirement Orders
• Counselling
• Advice and Information
• Signposting and onwards referral
• Gambling Services
• Community Care Assessment and referral to Residential
• Rehabilitation Services

Services provided at Ipswich also include a NORCAFE, which is an informal drop in service running weekly. 

NORCAS can offer you advice, information, counselling, support and referral for an alcohol detox in the community only , the service also undertakes Community Care Assessment for those clients identified as requiring residential care for Alcohol Misuse.

NORCAS in Ipswich also provide Young Peoples Outreach Services for any age up to 19 from its bases in:

Caxton House
45 St Andrew St South
Ipswich
IP33 3PH
01502 513444

NORCAS works with young people to help them decide the changes they want to make, they achieve this by giving all the facts and information needed. Together, they will create a support plan that will help individuals work towards reducing the harm from drugs or alcohol, cutting down or cutting them out completely.

NORCAS help you make changes, step by step. Your first, most important step is to talk to them.

You can contact NORCAS Adult and Young Peoples Services yourself or ask a professional worker to refer you to their service. Visit their web-site by following the links on the info and links page.

01502 513 444

12 Regent Rd
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 1PA

norcas.org.uk

In Lowestoft NORCAS offers a service aiming to reduce the physical and psychological damage to individuals and their families from the misuse of drugs and alcohol.

This service may help you explore ways in addressing your problem including 1 to 1 counselling, a range of therapies, access to an appropriate detox or referral to residential rehab.

NORCAS have an open referral system so you can contact them yourself or ask your GP, CPN, Care Worker or Key Worker to do so on your behalf.

SMS East  [Substance Misuse Service East] provides a free and confidential service aimed at reducing the harmful consequences of drug use.

If your drug use has become problematic and you want to get a grip on it, the SMS East will offer advice that may help your situation.

They operate an open referral system so you can give them a ring yourself or ask your GP, CPN, Care Worker or Key Worker to make the first contact.

01284 77 52 75

2nd Floor
Blomfield House
Looms Lane
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1HE

SMS West [Substance Misuse Service West] offers a wide range of options for people who want to make positive changes in their substance misuse. Part of the service offers specific help around alcohol.

SMS West also provide needle exchange and support with HIV / AIDS and Blood Borne Viruses. They have regular clinics all over West Suffolk so give them a ring to find out which services are closest to you.

You can access the SMS West services yourself or you can be referred by your GP or any other professional you may be in contact with.