Antidote Services
Antidote helpline: Contact us to discuss your drug or alcohol issues on 020 7833 1674 (10am-6pm, Monday to Friday). Ask for someone from the Antidote Team. Please note that our phone lines are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like to contact a member of the Antidote team please email antidote@londonfriend.org.uk
Though drugs and alcohol may be fun and manageable for some, others may find it dominating their social life or leading to chaotic sexual encounters, isolation, unmanageable comedowns, wasting money, missing work or upsetting family or partners.
We offer harm-reduction information and provide face-to-face support to help you make informed choices about your drug or alcohol use. We can work with you whether you want to stop completely, or achieve greater control over your use.
We work in partnership with the NHS and other services to make referrals for detox or rehab, or to sexual health, mental health, or other specialised support. Accessing support is easy. Listed below are the details of how you can meet with our team. All of our services are free and your confidentiality is paramount.
Our Antidote Drop-in clinics are currently running in-person and online via Zoom.
Antidote Drop-In Clinics
What: Antidote hosts Drop-in clinics in-person on Monday 11am to 1pm and online Thursday 6pm to 8pm.
Come along during our Zoom sessions if you would like a referral into structured support, or just want a confidential and informal chat about your drug or alcohol concerns.
When: Every Monday, 11am to 1pm; Every Thursday, 6pm to 8pm
Where: Monday - 86 Caledonian Road, Thursday - Online/Zoom
Contact antidote@londonfriend.org.uk for more information and to complete an assessment
Workshop: Chemcheck
Antidote runs a group work programme for gay and bisexual men involved in chemsex in partnership with Burrell Street several times a year. Please make a referral if you wish to attend. For more information and to make a referral click here.
When: Tuesday, 5pm to 7pm (next start date 3rd May 2022)
Where: Online/Zoom
Chemcheck is a group programme which is currently running online via Zoom, over 6 weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 5-7pm. The next start date is Tuesday 3rd May 2022, and will run each week on the same day, at the same time, with the last session taking place on Tuesday 7th June 2022.
Axis Wednesday @Caldecot Centre
The Axis Clinic has been created to provide support mostly for men who have sex with men (MSM). Support is offered through a range of interventions aimed at supporting clients to achieve more positive outcomes in relation to HIV prevention and management, sexual health, mental health and substance (mis)use. The clinic is particularly targeted towards clients engaging in drug & sex linked behaviour or chemsex.
The Axis Clinic is predominantly a drop-in service for clients who would like advice, information and, support around chemsex. The clinic is a collaboration between the Antidote LGBT drug & alcohol service, working through the RISE Partnership, with Kings College Hospital sexual health and HIV support team; and the HIV mental health liaison team from South London and Maudsley.
When: Every Wednesday, 4pm to 7pm
Where: Online/Zoom
Contact antidote@londonfriend.org.uk for more information and to sign up for the zoom sessions
The Axis Clinic is currently running online via zoom while lockdown restrictions are in place, but normally is based at:
Caldecot Centre
15-22 Caldecot Rd, Camberwell, London SE5 9RS
To make an appointment please call 020 3299 4535.
CNWL Club Drug Clinic
The Club Drug Clinic (CDC) offers advice & support, psychiatric assessments, key working sessions, therapy options, mindfulness, Blood Borne Virus (BBV) vaccinations and more for people living in the London Boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster. Antidote works in partnership with the clinic supporting LGBT service users.
You can book an appointment by emailing clubdrugclinic.cnwl@nhs.net or by calling 020 3317 3000. The clinic is at 69 Warwick Road, Earls Court, London SW5 9HB.
If you would like to contact a member of the Antidote team please email antidote@londonfriend.org.uk
