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Hertfordshire County Council


Services

CGL Spectrum offer:

  • an alcohol telecoms service for help via phone or video call
  • evidence-based treatment interventions, whether you're still using alcohol or you're in early stages of recovery
  • specialist inpatient detoxification or residential rehabilitation.

Visit their website to find out more about these treatment options, where you can access them and how to get in contact.

 

The Living Room offers over 18s intensive, daily support for any addictions. Treatments are abstinence-based and follow a structured programme based on the 12-step process, including peer support.

 


Self help support

  • NHS alcohol advice and addiction support.
  • DrinkAware app and website can help you track your units, set goals and understand the impacts.
  • Alcohol quiz provides advice on what to do next.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous provides free confidential online support.
  • Breaking Free: an online recovery support programme available 24/7.
  • Drymester.org.uk helps parents-to-be go alcohol-free with information and resources for parents, professionals, family and friends.

 


Recovering from alcohol use

When you're back on track you may need some help with housing or finding a job.

Support for 18 and over

  • Your local JobCentre Plus can provide career and training advice.
  • Do-it.org - Gain work experience by volunteering.
  • Emerging Futures - providing temporary accommodation, move on housing and a chance of a healthier lifestyle.

Support for under 18s

 


Support for families and carers

If you're worried about someone you know or you're affected by their alcohol use, you can get help and support.

 

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