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2 Adult Services Adult Services Young People Services Other Services Addiction Dependency Solutions (ADS) Community alcohol service - advice, information and support for those affected by alcohol. Services range from one to one interventions to group work. Community rehabilitation - for people wanting to be abstinent from alcohol. Primary healthcare brief intervention service - our staff work in GP surgeries and health centres to offer shared care in assessing and screening patients. We offer advice, information and support for pre-dependent drinkers and onward referral for dependent drinkers. Support for those aged 18 or over who may be worried about family member or friend with an alcohol problem. ADS is open to referrals from adults experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs. Clients can self-refer by telephone, or by dropping in. Monday, Thursday and Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm Tuesday and Wednesday: 9.00am-7.30pm ADS, 18 East Parade, Leeds LS1 2BH Tel: leeds@adsolutions.org.uk Web: 02 Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services 2011 Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services

Primary healthcare brief intervention service - our staff work in GP surgeries and health centres to offer shared care in assessing and screening patients.

3 Leeds Addiction Unit (LAU) Patients presenting with significant complex issues together with alcohol issues should be referred to LAU. Such issues include: Severe and enduring mental illness. Complex poly drug-use / alcohol use. Pregnant patients. A range of treatment including detoxification, individual manual based therapies and service user workbooks. Home visits for individuals who are unable to access the service. A pregnancy service with clinics at St James s Hospital and LAU. A general hospital service for people receiving treatment in Leeds General Infirmary and St James s Hospital. A dual diagnosis team for people experiencing both substance related and mental health problems. Individual one to one therapy. Group therapy. Service user s involvement and peer support group. Self referrals through general practitioners (GP s), community drug treatment services (CDT s), community mental health teams (CMHTs), general hospitals, social services and probation/criminal justice. Or call directly on St Anne s Alcohol Services Inpatient detoxification. Detoxification for individuals who are stable on a substitute methadone prescription. Residential rehabilitation. Community based floating support. Detoxification referrals can be taken from GPs and agreed partners such as ADS and LAU. Rehabilitation referrals can be received from any source. The residential services operate 24 hours, 365 days per year. St Anne s Alcohol Services, 186 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 9DX Tel: Fax: detox@st-annes.org.uk Web: Monday and Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9.00am-7.00pm Leeds Addiction Unit,19 Springfield Mount, Leeds LS2 9NG Tel: Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services 2011 Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services

Home visits for individuals who are unable to access the service. A pregnancy service with clinics at St James s Hospital and LAU.

4 Carr Beck Carr Beck is a scheme for women drinkers over 16 years old which allows its residents to continue to drink in a safe environment. Please contact the scheme for a referral form or download one from Leeds Housing Concern s website - Self referrals not accepted. Carr Beck, 32 Lingwell Grove, Middleton, Leeds LS10 4BS Tel: Fax: carr@leedshc.org.uk Regent Terrace Regent Terrace is a residential facility in Hyde Park where residents are permitted to continue drinking within a safe environment. Referrals can be made by agencies directly to Regent Terrace. The Manager, 22 Regent Terrace, Leeds LS6 1NP Tel: Faith Lodge Faith Lodge is a residential facility in Little London for those who have committed themselves to abstain from alcohol and drugs. Referrals can be made by agencies directly to Faith Lodge. Faith Lodge, 25/27 Wellclose Place, Leeds LS2 9EZ Tel: Spacious Places Spacious Places offers structured day treatment for men who want to become alcohol and drug free. We take self referrals and referrals from from a wide range of services across Leeds. If you have a client who is interested please contact Spacious Places and ask for an assessment interview. Spacious Places, Ashton House, 6 St Mark s Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BN Tel: grahamfell@spaciousplaces.org.uk 06 Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services 2011 Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services

Carr Beck, 32 Lingwell Grove, Middleton, Leeds LS10 4BS Tel: 0113 271 7295 Fax: 0113 277 5811 Email: carr@leedshc.org.

5 Young People Services BARCA Leeds-Young People s Harm Reduction Service (Targeted Substance Misuse Service) BARCA Young People s Harm Reduction Service is an alcohol and drug service that works with young people up to the age of 18. It covers the whole of west Leeds. Drugs education - in schools as part of the PSHE curriculum. Group work and drop in - sessions at schools during lunchtimes. Outreach in as many different settings as possible to ensure we reach young people who would not otherwise engage with services. One to one support support to change alcohol and drug habits. We take referrals from professionals, family members and from young people directly. Please call to make a referral during opening times. Monday to Thursday: 9.30am-5.00pm Friday: 9.00am-4.30pm BARCA - Leeds, The Manor House, 259 Upper Town Street, Bramley, Leeds LS13 3JT Tel: win.roddy@barca-leeds.org Web: Platform (Young People s Specialist Drugs Service) Platform Young People s Drugs Service is a citywide service in Leeds which focuses on allowing young people up to the age of 18 to make an informed choice about their lifestyle and seek help regarding substance and alcohol use. We work on an appointment and outreach basis and can see young people at Platform, home, school or any other agreed location with the young person. We will ensure that anyone accessing our service is offered a safe, comfortable environment and a worker who will listen and not judge. We believe that confidentiality and trust is a crucial part of our service and our workers will always try to maintain this. One to one casework. Medical services such as substitute prescribing, assessment for medical detoxification, prescribing and advice for alcohol related symptoms, sexual health screening and advice, pregnancy testing, and provision of contraception, mental health assessment. T3 work with the street outreach team to offer services to excluded young people on the streets of Leeds. Professionals and young people can refer to the service. The service aims to offer an appointment within five days of receiving a referral. Monday to Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm Late opening Monday and Wednesday, appointments necessary. Platform Leeds, 20 York Place, Leeds, LS1 2EZ Tel: / Fax: Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services 2011 Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services

Outreach in as many different settings as possible to ensure we reach young people who would not otherwise engage with services. One to one support support to change alcohol and drug habits.

6 Other Services Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (National organisation) AA has over 60 years of experience with all kinds of drinkers in all phases of active alcoholism and recovery. The support AA offer is free. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Sharing experience as peers and hearing experiences of recovered alcoholics. 25 groups meet weekly in Leeds. Patients who are accessing other forms of treatment are welcome to attend meetings. Patients that have decided to aim for abstinence from alcohol can call the 24 hour helpline and attend a meeting on the same day or shortly thereafter. Professionals seeking further information can contact the national office on: Tel: Web: Al-Anon Al-anon offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the drinker is still drinking or not. Al-anon groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope. There are several groups that meet across Leeds. There are no waiting lists for groups and it is acceptable to bring a friend to the first meeting for anyone that may be nervous. To find out details of your nearest group contact: Tel: Web: 10 Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services 2011 Leeds Alcohol Treatment Services

25 groups meet weekly in Leeds. Patients who are accessing other forms of treatment are welcome to attend meetings.

Addiction is a complex problem that not only affects the physical and mental health of the individual but also his/her family and friends.

Alcohol and Drugs Addiction is a complex problem that not only affects the physical and mental health of the individual but also his/her family and friends. It is normal to feel helpless, frustrated, worried