There are many services and organisations that can help and support you, providing a full range of treatment options and guidance for recovery from drug and alcohol misuse.

Local organisations and services

CGL Pathways

CGL Pathways is confidential and treatment is tailored to meet the needs of each person.

It offers:

  • Needle exchange and health promotion
  • Psychosocial and medical assessment
  • Testing for blood borne viruses
  • Vaccinations and support for all blood borne virus
  • Medical interventions including Methadone and Espranor prescribing
  • Community detoxification
  • Relapse prevention
  • Referral and assessment for residential rehabilitation and detoxification
  • Programs and support offered for those involved in the criminal justice system
  • Harm reduction and abstinence based treatment
  • Life skills training
  • Assertive outreach in Warrington

They have a dedicated service for young people aged 10 to 18 who live and/or attend school in Warrington. Their specialist team provide confidential support and advice to young people worried about drugs and/or alcohol.

They are community based, which means they can meet young people where they feel comfortable, such as a school or community venue.

Their services include prevention work in schools, targeted community sessions and one to one support.

Call 01925 415176 or 07919 558644 (out of hours) or visit 14-16 Bold Street, Warrington, WA1 1DE (no appointment needed).

Needle exchange

Four needle exchange venues are available:

  • CGL Pathways, 14-16 Bold Street,  Warrington, WA1 1DE
  • Well Pharmacy, Legh Street, WA1 1UG
  • Rowlands Pharmacy, 3 Thelwall Lane,  Latchford, WA4 1JL
  • Lloyds Pharmacy, 52 Earl Street, Orford,  WA2 7PW

National organisations and help

Frank

Honest information and support for drug misuse. Visit talktofrank.com

Addiction Advocates

Addiction Advocates are leading UK based experts in Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Rehabilitation Treatment. Visit addictionadvocates.com