Referral services
Helping people is at the heart of what we do. But it's important that the right care is provided by the right people. We work with local organisations to make sure those who need help know that support is available.
Here you will find a list of organisations you can contact for support.
Crimestoppers
Combatting the exploitation of children and vulnerable people by criminal gangs.
Website: Crimestoppers
The Children's Society
County lines and child criminal exploitation.
Website: The Children's Society
Change, Grow, Live
I want to speak to someone about my drug use right now.
Website: Change, Grow Live
The Ben Kinsella Trust
Let's stop knife crime.
Website: The Ben Kinsella Trust
Open Road
Drug and alcohol recovery services in Basildon, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester and Harlow.
Website: Open Road
Choices
Young People and adults affected by drugs and alcohol in Basildon, Chelmsford, Clacton and Harlow.
Website: Choices Basildon
Website: Choices Chelmsford
Website: Choices Clacton
Website: Choices Harlow
CGL Wise-up - Thurrock
For those aged 18 and under, confidential and can be for offenders and families. Substance misuse including drug and alcohol. Includes smoking and sexual health.
Website: CGL Wise-Up Thurrock
Southend Treatment and Recovery Service (STARS)
Help for people who have issues with drugs and/or alcohol and want to make a positive change.
Website: STARS - Southend
Phoenix Futures
The Essex Alcohol Recovery Community provides support, advice and information about alcohol use for adults in Essex.
Website: Phoenix Futures - Essex
Livewell
Alcohol or drugs support.
Website: Livewell
Mental Wellbeing
The Essex County Council Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team provide support for those with mental health illnesses associated with Drug and Alcohol Misuse.
Website: Essex County Council Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team
Futures In Mind
A service designed for people from across Essex who are looking for support with recovery from substance and alcohol addiction and/or mental ill health.
Website: Futures In Mind
Essex Young People drug and alcohol service
Supporting young people under 25 years of age affected by drug and alcohol addiction.
Website: EYPDAS
Alateen - Al-Anon Family Groups
Alateen is for teenage relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is part of Al-Anon.
Website: Alateen
Families anonymous (Famanon)
For families supporting someone with a substance misuse issue.
Website: Famanon
NHS
Find drug addiction support services
Website: NHS
Essex Police
Email the Prepare, Protect and Prevent Team for those who are exploited or want out of the drug supply lifestyle.
Cuckooing - Operation Trespass
Ending cuckooing across Essex - Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner
Debt Bondage
Debt bondage happens when a child or adult believes they owe money to their exploiters and are forced to repay their debt, often for free. This can be a debt created when the police seize drugs or money, or a robbery is staged by the exploiters, but the young person believes it to be real. It is a method commonly used by criminal gangs to entrap young people and vulnerable adults.
Website: National Crime Agency - County Lines
Give information 100% anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers.
Crimestoppers also share advice on how to protect the people you care about from crime. This includes the exploitation of children and vulnerable people by criminal gangs.
Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Fearless is the dedicated youth service of the independent charity Crimestoppers. We provide you with the opportunity to give information about crime 100% anonymously.
Call Fearless 0800 555 111.
The Children's Society East are a charity who support young people in Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk through their most serious life challenges.
They work with young people who have suffered years of abuse, who have run away from home or are struggling with mental health issues. They look out for young carers and those who are at risk of being groomed by criminal groups. They also help refugees who have no one else to turn to in this country.
The Children's Society website
Call The Children's Society East 01245 493311
A nationwide charity who offer support and advice on a range of topics including addiction, mental health, children's rights, housing, domestic abuse and more.
The Ben Kinsella Trust is a charity that tackles knife crime through education and campaigning.
Open Road is an established Drug and Alcohol Recovery support charity in Essex and Medway.
Open Road provides services to support individuals on their journey to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
As well as this Open Road offers helps to individuals in the Criminal Justice sector.
Choices provide an open access service, assessment and case management service for young people and adults, together with psychosocial interventions for individuals affected by drugs and alcohol.
Alcohol Recovery Community website - Harlow