Help for people over 18

Norfolk has a wide variety of drug treatment agencies around the county. Most of these treatment services offer an open-access policy, which means that you can contact them directly and they will arrange an appointment with you. Some agencies offer a drop-in service where you can access a duty worker at set times without an appointment.

You can also speak to your GP who may be able to help or refer you to a specialist agency.

If you need help, you can call the Matthew Project free helpline on 0800 764 754 to talk to someone in confidence 24 hours a day.

Drug and Alcohol Information and Support Services

This guide provides details about the local organisations that can offer information, advice and support to anyone who is affected by drug and alcohol problems.
Click here to download the guide as a PDF

Since producing this guide CADs in Kings Lynn have moved to:-

Bungalow 1, Birch Tree Close, Kings Lynn, PE30 5SS. Telephone: 01553 666170.

Criminal Justice Services

The Matthew Project Custody and Case Management Service and the Norfolk and Suffolk Probation Trusts' Criminal Justice interventions Team are available to anyone aged 18 or over who has been arrested and whose illegal drug use is connected to their offending.

For more information about the services available, visit the N-DAP Services page.

Needle Exchange Scheme

This scheme exists to offer free sterile 'works' to those who inject drugs and to encourage the safe return and disposal of used needles and syringes.The outlets include pharmacies and drug agencies and this service is free and confidential.
Click here to see a list of the pharmacies participating in the scheme in Norfolk.

Residential Rehab Information

Residential rehabilitation - rehab for short - describes a drug and/or alcohol treatment programme that is provided in a residential setting. Rehabs are usually abstinence-based and provide an intense programme of support and care aimed at people who have difficulty becoming drug free in the community.
Rehab Online is a new directory of residential rehabilitation services in England and Wales for drug and alcohol users hosted by the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse.
Click here to visit the Rehab Online site (opens a new window).

Useful Links

You can find links to other national and local organisations who could provide helpful advice and support on our Useful Links page.