Helpfinder

Welcome to Helpfinder

Helpfinder is DrugScope's own database of drug treatment services. It provides contact information and basic service provision details for drug treatment and care services in England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Please note that due to limited resources at DrugScope, Helpfinder is not currently being updated. Drug and alcohol services are recommissioned frequently, which makes it very difficult for DrugScope to keep records accurate. However, we have taken the decision to leave Helpfinder on our website as, even after recommissioning, services may remain in the same location with the same contact details, even if the organisation name has changed.

• Search Helpfinder here

• You can add your drug treatment service to the database or edit your details by completing this form. (If you have any problems with this please accept our apologies and send details of your new or ammended service to jackieb@drugscope.org.uk )

The following web pages provide more information on drug treatment in the UK:

• What services does Helpfinder include/exclude?
• What types of drug treatment services are available?

Other sources of information

• Drug treatment services in England: FRANK.
• Drug treatment services in Scotland: Scottish Drugs Forum Choose 'find a drug service' to search.
• Drug treatment services in Northern Ireland: HSC Public Health Agency.
• Drug treatment services in Wales: Free, bilingual drugs and alcohol helpline - DAN 24/7 - Tel: 0800 6 33 55 88, website: DAN 24/7. Also, there is the National Assembly for Wales site.
• Rehab-online: This database is run by Public Health England, and comprises a wide listing of residential rehabilitation centres in England and Wales.
• Drug treatment services in the US: SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator Service.
• The Commission for Social Care Inspection's database of care homes - includes those offering services for drug dependency.
• NHS Choices Find Services - a range of local services including alcohol treatment.

For details of alcohol services visit Alcohol Concern.

There are many other ways to get help and information in the UK. Talk to Frank on 0800 77 66 00 provides free advice, counselling and referral to specialist services 24 hours a day. GPs also offer information, treatment and referral to specialist services.