DRUG, ALCOHOL & CHEMSEX SUPPORT
Worried about your drug, alcohol or chems use?
We can help - whether you (or someone you know) wants to quit, are thinking of cutting down, or if you'd just like some support or advice about playing more safely.
Antidote is the UK’s only LGBTQ+ run and targeted drug and alcohol support service. Set up in 2002, we work with both drug and alcohol users and healthcare professionals. We’re here to give non-judgemental free advice and support delivered by highly trained staff and volunteers – all of whom identify as LGBTQ+ and who have a good understanding of the pressures and problems that come with recreational drug or alcohol use.
We were the first drug service in the UK to see people seeking help around chemsex and have developed a range of specialist support services for men engaged in this scene.
We offer:
- One-to-one key working to address immediate drug, alcohol and chemsex support needs
- Group work
- Relapse prevention support
- Sober social activities
- Referral to detox clinics and prescribing centres
- Referral to our counselling service
- 2 weekly drop-ins to discuss substance use issues, sexual health and mental health
- Training and support for healthcare professionals
- Women workers are available across the service
Drug and alcohol harm reduction information
To access Antidote services you can attend one of our two drop-in services each week. You don't need an appointment. Alternatively please email antidote@londonfriend.org.uk with your name, the London borough that you live in and describe your substance use (e.g. name of drugs/ alcohol/ frequency) and briefly outline what you would like support around.
