CGL - Spectrum Watford

Hertfordshire’s Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service works with people over 18 who would like to access support for their drug or alcohol misuse. This includes support for friends, families and carers.

Our services include:

• Health care advice, screening and vaccinations for blood borne viruses, such as Hepatitis C
• Needle exchange to ensure safe equipment and provide advice for injecting drug users
• Talking therapies
• Prescribing support including medical detoxification and alternative medication
• Assessments and goal setting including a structured, holistic recovery plan
• Support and treatment to manage, reduce and stop alcohol and drug misuse
• Advice, guidance and support
• Counselling
• Rehabilitation support
• Complementary therapies
• Recommendations to community groups and services
• Support from a peer mentor
• Family and carer groups, to support those affected by the drug or alcohol use or somebody else
• Joint working with mental health services to ensure appropriate support

Self referral or via other agency