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Bristol Drug and Alcohol Treatment Directory A guide to Bristol’s Recovery Services
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INDEX page page
Drug & Sex Litter Clean Up Team 2 Nilaari 24
Introduction 3 Salvation Army – The Bridge 25
Programme
Advocacy Service for Drug Users 4
ARA (Addiction Recovery Agency) 5 Serenity House 26
Battle Against Tranquillisers 6 Southmead Project – Touchstone 27
Bristol BASE 7
St James’ Priory Project 28
Bristol Drugs Project (BDP) 8
Streetwise 29
Bristol & District 10
Tranquilliser Project Young people’s services – 30
Opening Doors
Bristol Royal Infirmary Drug 11
Specialist Nursing team UFO – Bristol Drug 32
Treatment Service Users Forum
Bristol Specialist Drug & Alcohol 12
Service (BSDAS) Drug Legislation, includes: 33
CAAAD Project 14 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 33
CJIT (Criminal Justice 16 Updated List of Controlled Drugs 33
Intervention Team) December 2011
HAWKS (Hartcliffe & 17 Drugs Act 2005, and other legislation 34
Withywood Kick Start) What happens if you are caught 36
HMP Bristol 18 with drugs
IMPACT (Integrated Offender 19 Police power to stop and search 36
Management Team) Police right to search premises 36
KWADS (Knowle West Alcohol 20 Drugs on holiday 37
& Drug Service)
Travelling with prescribed controlled 37
Maternity Drug Clinic 21 drugs
Mutual aid groups 22 Housing advice 39
Needle exchanges in Bristol 23 Temporary accommodation 41
Food services 43
1INDEX page
Advice & services for older 50
people, childcare services
Other advice and helpline services 46
Advice & services for families, 50
Physical health 46 parents, relatives and carers
Mental health 47 Advice & services for young people 51
Sexual health 47 Domestic abuse services 52
Sexual abuse services
Advice and services for women 48
Legal, victim and offender advice 53
Advice & services for men 48 & services
Advice & services for Lesbian, 49 Financial advice 54
Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender
people Emergency services and numbers 55
Advice & services specific to Black 49 Note page 56
& Minority Ethnic people
Drug & Sex Litter
Rapid Clean Up Team
Tel: 0117 922 2100
Finding a syringe/needle
If you see a needle, syringe or condom anywhere in the city do not touch it
or attempt to pick it up but immediately ring: 0117 9222100 between 8.30am
– 6pm Monday – Friday. Our Rapid Clean Up Team will be there as quickly
as possible.
Out of hours service
Call the Emergency Control Centre: 0117 922 2050
2This Service Directory has been produced by Safer Bristol to assist anyone wanting to find
out about drug and alcohol treatment and how to access services. It also covers current
legislation, emergency services, helplines, needle exchange, temporary accommodation
and what to do about getting rid of drug litter.
The Directory lists drug and alcohol treatment and support agencies in alphabetical order.
The Directory brings together all services for substance misuse treatment including
treatment for dependence on illicit drugs, alcohol, ‘legal highs’ and in all settings
(community, in-patient/residential and prison). The focus is on the individual, not the drugs
they are using at any given time and their personal journey to recovery.
Research tells us that treatment works for people with substance misuse problems.
However, success depends upon individuals getting into treatment that is right for them
and enabling and supporting their ambition to recover, so this Directory is here to help.
What is currently available in Bristol?
Treatment for drug and alcohol misuse problems comes in a variety of forms. These range
from services where anyone can walk in off the street to more structured services that you
need to make an appointment for.
Walk-in or open access services
Advice and information
Drop-in services
Needle exchange
Carers/family support services (these can also be structured)
Structured treatment
Specialist prescribing
GP prescribing & shared Care
Detoxification (in a hospital, residential or home setting)
Day programmes
Counselling
Relapse prevention
Residential rehabilitation
The Service Directory is produced by Safer Bristol in consultation with service providers and
service users. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure information in the Directory is as
accurate as possible at the time of going to print, no responsibility can be accepted for any
errors or omissions. Please check the online version for any changes, updates and
amendments at www.saferbristol.org.uk
3Advocacy Service for Drug Users
Contact details
The Care Forum
The Vassall Centre
Gill Avenue
Fishponds
BS16 2QQ
Tel No: 0808 808 5252
www.thecareforum.org
das@thecareforum.org.uk
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Drop in sessions held at BDP, CAAAD and Nilaari – contact service for details
Services available
An independent service that aims to provide advocacy/support to people who use or would
like to use Bristol’s drug services and have issues/complaints about these services that
they feel are not being listened to or acted on.
These are a few examples of the issues we may be able to help you get your voice heard
about:
• Getting treatment that suits you
• Prescribing doses and medication
• Daily pick up
• Complaints about services
• Dismissal from services
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years
How do people access the service?
• Self referral – by phone or in person at one of the drop-in sessions
• Professional referral – by phone or in writing
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
4ARA (Addiction Recovery Agency)
Contact details
Kings Court, King Street, Bristol, BS1 4EF
Tel No: 0117 930 0282
Fax No: 0117 929 4810
info@addictionrecovery.org.uk
www.addictionrecovery.org.uk
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Directions: Based in the centre
Services available of Bristol on King Street
• Community recovery service (opposite the Old Vic Theatre)
• Alcohol misuse service
• Relapse prevention service
• Supported housing
• Floating support
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years
• Under 18 years (young persons service - contact for details)
• Abstinent & non abstinent
• Drug & alcohol users
How do people access the services
• Self referral - phone agency or attend drop-in / information sessions
• Professional referral - phone / fax / email / letter
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
5Battle Against Tranquillisers
Contact details
PO Box 658, Bristol, BS99 1XP
Tel: 0117 966 3629 (Office)
Helpline: 0844 826 9317
una@notranx.fsnet.co.uk
www.bataid.org
Opening hours
Telephone Helpline open 9am – 8pm 7 days a week
Services available
• Telephone helpline
• Support groups – Several informal support groups in and around Bristol. Anyone is
welcome to attend, including friends and family members seeking information/advice.
Contact service for details of when & where these are held.
• Home visits – these can be either one to one or with family/friends. Contact service for
further details
• Advocacy
• Drop In Centres – you can arrange to see an advisor at drop in centres across Bristol.
Contact service for further details
• Educational services
Who can access the service?
• People taking benzodiazepine on prescription or in combination with illicit substances or
alcohol.
• Over 16 Years
• Clients must be sober to attend the agency
How do people access the service?
• Self referral – phone helpline
• Professional referral – phone or written
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
6Bristol BASE (Barnardo’s Against Sexual Exploitation)
Contact details
Tel: 0117 934 9726
Fax: 0117 927 7223
bristolbase@barnardos.org.uk
www.barnardos.org.uk/basebristol.htm
Opening hours
Mon – Thurs 9am – 5pm
Friday 9am – 4.30pm
Services available
Bristol BASE
This service is for young people aged up to 18 years who are at risk of sexual exploitation
or who are being sexually exploited. It offers:
• A safe environment within Bristol BASE for young people whose living environments are
unsafe or unstable
• An inclusive service for both young men and young women
• Direct work with young people to help them understand the dynamics of the exploitation
they face
• Direct casework with young people to promote self-esteem and raise aspirations.
• Provision of training on child protection and sexual exploitation to professionals
• Access to a drugs worker, CAMHS nurse and sexual health nurse on site
• Advocacy support for young people around a range of issues impacting on their lives
Who can access the service?
• Young people under 18 Years
How do people access the service?
• Self referral by drop-in or phone
• Professional referral by phone or in writing
Are there any costs to the service user?
No - service is free for all young people who are the responsibility of Bristol local authority
7Bristol Drugs Project (BDP)
Contact details
11 Brunswick Square
Bristol
BS2 8PE
Tel: 0117 987 6000
Fax: 0117 987 1900
info@bdp.org.uk
www.bdp.org.uk
Opening hours Directions: From the centre,
Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.00pm cross over Bond Street and turn
onto York Street, continue onto
Appointments available until 8pm Brunswick Square.
(For Counselling, “pod”, and other Services by arrangement)
Saturday 9.30am –12.30pm
Auricular acupuncture (delivered by peer support project)
Mon – Fri at 1.10pm
Saturday at 11.10am
Women only space available
Wednesday 11am - 1pm (Crèche Available)
Older drug users group
Wednesday 4.30pm – 6pm
Groups hosted
SMART-UK group - Wednesdays and Thursdays 6pm – 8pm
NA - Fridays 6.30pm – 8pm
Mobile harm reduction service (MHRS)
Offering access to all services as well as Needle Exchange
See details of MHRS Sites on (page 23)
8Services available: All work in a client centered way promoting change and recovery.
First point of contact “pod” service:
• Needle exchange A new response for people getting into
• Open access drop-in problems with “other” drugs – ketamine or
• Advice & information amphetamine, cocaine or cannabis, ecstasy
or mephedrone.
Structured treatment
• Shared care (delivered at health centres Cannabis support group
across Bristol) Thursday at 2.00pm
• Community detox
• Counselling Ketamine support group
• Group-work programme: Please call for details
wPreparation & change Other services (Community Based)
wFoundations in recovery • Family support service
w Recovery day programme
w Mentoring and youth groups for
w “Boost”
those affected by parental substance
Group-work information session – Weds 3.30
misuse
Peer support project w Maternity service
The peer support project is made up of BDP w Father’s group (Please call for details)
service users, past and present who are • Early intervention/youth work service
willing to donate their time and share their • Housing support service
experiences with others. • Detached work
• Criminal justice work
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years
• Under 18 Years - youth service only
• Drugs users (Abstinent & non –abstinent)
• Family / carers
• Primary alcohol users – to some services (please call for details)
How do people access the service?
• Self referral – drop-in (no appointment necessary) or phone
• Professional referral – by phone, in writing, by directing to drop-in
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
Additional support services
Translation service
Support for visually impaired & hearing impaired
9Bristol & District Tranquilliser Project
Contact details
88 Henleaze Road
Bristol
BS9 4JY
Tel: 0117 962 2509 (Office)
Helpline: 0117 9628874
bristranx@hotmail.com
www.btpinfo.org.uk
Opening hours
Directions: Situated on
Monday – Thursday 10am – 4pm Henleaze Road
Services available
• Telephone helpline
• Support groups – there are several groups running around the Bristol area for clients
using this service. Contact the service for details of when and where these are held
• Drop in service 5 times a week. Contact the service for further information
• One-to-one prescribed drugs counselling service
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 Years
• People taking prescription benzodiazepines, sleeping tablets and / or antidepressants
• Clients must be abstinent from illicit drugs and alcohol misuse
How do people access the service?
• Self referral - phone helpline
• Professional referral - phone or in writing
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
10Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI)
Drug Specialist Nursing Team
Contact details
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Tel No: 0117 342 4204 bleep 5129
Directions: Upper Maudlin
BRI Tel No: 0117 9230000
Street is in Bristol City Centre.
Mincom: 0117 934 9869
From James Barton roundabout
take the Marlborough street turn
Times available and this leads into upper
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Maudlin street. There are
limited parking facilities but bus
Services available stop and car parks are nearby.
There are lots of ways that the nurses can support people during their stay in hospital but
in the main they ensure that there is continuity of care for people who require drug
treatment services whilst they are in hospital.
• Ensuring that substitute prescribing continues whilst in hospital
• Continued contact with community support/treatment services
• If you do not have a script in the community help to ensure you are started on a script
• Referral to other drug or alcohol treatment and support services
• Advice and information on drug or alcohol treatment services
Who can access the service?
• Patients in the BRI.
How do people access the service?
• Self referral – by phone
• Health care referral – nurse or doctor
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
11Bristol Specialist Drug & Alcohol Service (BSDAS)
Contact details
Blackberry Centre Directions: UWE Glenside
Blackberry Hill Hospital Campus enter via the
Manor Road “blue” entrance. First
Fishponds Bus Service 5 travels
Bristol from Bristol City Centre to
BS16 2EW Small Lane. Wessex Link
Service U3 travels from
Tel: 0117 3784500 Bristol City Centre to UWE
Fax: 0117 9021174 Glenside Campus
www.awp.nhs.uk (Blackberry Hill)
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Please enquire about extended opening hours
Stokes Croft
59-61 Stokes Croft
Bristol
BS1 3QP
Tel: 0117 9232077
Fax: 0117 9249913
Opening hours
Directions: First Bus Service 5,
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm 25, 70, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 309
Please enquire about extended opening hours and 310 stop near Stokes Croft
Clinic.
Colston Fort
1 Colston Fort Directions: Service users
Montague Place may use the Bristol
Bristol University and free
BS6 5UB hospital bus which stops at
the Oncology Centre on
Tel: 0117 9192345
Horfield Road. First Bus
Fax: 0117 9248814 service 20 and 21 stop
outside Colston Fort.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm The nearest rail stations
are Redland and Clifton
Please enquire about extended Down (both approximately
opening hours 0.6 miles).
12Acer Inpatient Unit Clients can be seen at various satellite
Blackberry Hill Hospital and outreach clinics throughout the city,
Manor Road arranged through a key-worker.
Fishponds
Bristol (see map opposite)
BS16 2EW
Tel: 0117 3787980
Fax: 0117 3787981
Services available
• Assessment
• Specialist prescribing
• Inpatient treatment
• Community/home detoxification
• Blood borne virus services
• Naltrexone
• Specialist maternity services
• Rapid access prescribing
• Supervised consumption/dispensing
• Psychological interventions
• Community care assessments
• Care co-ordination
• Alcohol (day treatment programme)
• Dual diagnosis
• Club drug drop in
• Transitions service (working with 18 - 25 year olds)
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years
• Drug users
• Primary alcohol users
• Abstinent
• Non-abstinent
How do people access the service?
• Professionals referring to SPE (Single Point of Entry)
Tel: 0117 3784510
Fax: 0117 9022885
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
13CAAAD Project
Contact details
The CAAAD Project
Barton Hill Settlement
43 Ducie Road
Barton Hill
Bristol
BS5 0AX
Tel: 0117 9548881
Fax: 0117 9548884 Directions: Located at the top of
Ducie Road, entrance via the
Opening hours main site of the BHS, 3mins
walk from the station.
Mon to Thurs 9am - 4.30pm
for phone calls and Appointments There is a more discreet
entrance on Bright Street,
Drop-in's Mon, Weds and Thurs 2pm - 4pm following Morton Street opposite
the train station, walk through
Ear acupuncture Mon, Weds & Thurs 3pm
the concrete bollards by
Liver well being drop-in Weds 11am - 1pm Cashmore House on your left on
to Bright Street. Towards the top
Ear acupuncture available
of this road CAAAD has a red
Women's drop-in Mon 1pm - 3pm * door number 28 with a buzzer
system just before the Swan
(*Based at the Family Centre)
Public House .
Services available Buses 6,7,36, 41,42,43,44,45
CAAAD is part of the Barton Hill Settlement (BHS). from Centre all stop outside
station
BHS runs a wide range of services including a Family
Centre, Young Peoples Project, Play Rangers, help with Train stops at Lawrence Hill
getting people into volunteering, lunch clubs and Station - 200yds from project.
shopping trips,
various debate workshops and multi culture feasts.
The CAAAD Project runs three main services - Drop-In,
Counselling and Hepatitis Support for the over 50's.
CAAAD also offers volunteering opportunities.
14Drop in
• Access support by talking to one of or drugs/alcohol workers
• Assessments, signposting & referrals to other services
• Mental health workers in every Thursday
• Ear acupuncture, detox tea
• Free phone and internet
• No appointment needed
Counselling
• Initial assessment process
• Drug and alcohol counselling runs as 50 minute sessions over 6-14 weeks
• More flexible complex needs service available
• Addresses harm reduction and lifestyle choices, and will aim to build resilience and
looks at ways to help people move into recovery or abstinence
Hepatitis and liver health for over 50’s
• Non clinical 1:1 support from our specialist worker for those at risk or diagnosed
• Hepatitis and liver well being promotion workshops available
• Weekly Drop-In
Community support
Focussing on increasing access and availability of appropriate and effective services to
local people with problematic drug/alcohol issues.
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years
• Drug Users, alcohol users, dual diagnosis, complex needs, abstinent
How do people access the service?
• Self referral by phone or at drop-in
• Professional referral by phone or in writing
Are there any costs to the service user?
No – all CAAAD services are free
15CJIT (Criminal Justice Intervention Team)
Contact details
Room G05 – G21 Ground Floor Note:
Council House
College Green CJIT will be moving during
Bristol 2012 to:
BS1 5TR
5th Floor
(CJIT entrance is door 3 on Frogmore Street)
The Bridewell
Tel: 0117 9036240 1 Bridewell Street
Fax: 0117 9036271 Bristol BS1 2AA
cjit@bristol.gov.uk
Opening hours How do people access the
CJIT office service?
Mon - Fri 9am –5pm • Professional referral via CJIT, CARATS or
Drop-in DMT/POU on completion of order or for
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 11.30am – 4pm CCA
Custody suite • Self-referral only possible if the person
Mon – Fri 9am – 7pm has been a CJIT client within the past 2
Sat 9am – 3pm years.
Sun 10am – 2pm
Court office
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Services available
• Care co-ordination
• Care planned support
• Groupwork programme
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years
• Non-abstinent
• Class A drug users who are in the criminal
justice system
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
Additional information
Bus fares can be refunded for appointments
16HAWKS (Hartcliffe & Withywood Kick Start)
Contact details
@symes Community Building
Peterson Ave
Hartcliffe
Bristol
BS13 0BE
Tel: 0117 9642859
Fax: 0117 9784240
info@hawks1.org.uk
www.hawks1.org.uk
Directions: From Hartcliffe Way
Opening hours to the roundabout take the third
Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm exit towards Hartcliffe. Travel
Fridays – 9am-1pm along Hareclive Road till you
come to traffic lights and
Services available Morrisons petrol station on your
left, you need to turn left here
• Family support service – support parents/carers and we are next to Greggs
with problematic drug / alcohol mis/use who live in bakery and opposite Morrisons
South Bristol supermarket
• Early intervention service - for young people 11-18
who are concerned around their own drug / alcohol
mis/use & live in South Bristol
• Hidden harm service - for young people 5-18 who are
affected by a parent or carer’s drug / alcohol mis/use &
live in South Bristol
Who can access the service?
• Parents / carers who are over 18 Years
• Children & young people 5-18 Years
How do people access the service?
• Self referral - by phone, website or drop-in
• Professional referral - by phone, fax, post or website
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
17HMP Bristol
Contact details
19 Cambridge Road
Horfield
Bristol BS7 8PS
Tel: 0117 3723252 CARATS TEAM
anthony.meechan@hmps.gsi.gov.uk
Services available
• Brief interventions (1-3 sessions) Directions: Travelling up
• Full assessments with referrals into housing, Gloucester Road from the city
prescribing, mental health, education/ centre turn left onto Cambridge
employment, offender management unit. Road.
• Pathways into prison 12 step rehabilitation
treatment and prison therapeutic communities,
managed community care assessments for
release into community rehabilitation treatment
• Care planned support
• Structured day programme
• Specialist prescribing
• In-patient detoxification/stabilisation
• Primary alcohol treatment
• Advice and information
How do people access
• Criminal justice resettlement with links to the the service?
IMPACT team
• Recovery through fitness service • Referral from CJIT
• Self-referral to CARAT’s team
• NA/AA
• Detached work Clients housed on a recovery wing
within the Prison.
• Dedicated relapse service
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years Are there any costs to
• Abstinent the service user?
• Non-abstinent
• Self-referral to CARAT’s team No
18IMPACT (Integrated Offender Management Team)
IMPACT is an amalgamation of the Prolific Offending Team, the Drugs Management
Team, the prolific youth’s from the Youth Offending Team and CJIT (Criminal Justice
Intervention Team).
IMPACT operates from Decourcy House, The Council House and Kenneth Steele House
(Information Hub).
Contact details Services available
Decourcy House • Intensive supervision
Upper York Street
• Referral to drugs support and
Bristol BS2 8QN
treatment
Tel: 0117 944 7200
• Referral to accommodation support
Fax: 0117 942 9285
impact@avon-somerset.probation.gsi.gov.uk • Referral to education, training and
employment support
Room G05 – G21, Ground Floor
Council House • Referral to probation offending
College Green behaviour programmes
Bristol BS1 5TR • Fast track enforcement of court
Tel: 0117 903 6240 orders and licences
Fax: 0117 9036271 • Referral for residential treatment
cjit@bristol.gov.uk
• Women’s group
IMPACT Information Hub
Kenneth Steele House
Tel: 0117 945 5133 How do people access
Fax: 0117 945 5593 the service?
IMPACTbristol@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Eligible offenders are identified by,
Opening hours Courts, Police, Prison, Probation and
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Local Authority Agencies and must
meet the relevant criteria.
IMPACT is a team where police, prison,
probation and local authority agencies have
joined forces to share information in order to
identify, to target and to engage those offenders Are there any costs to
causing the most harm in our community and the service user?
make Bristol a safer city.
No
IMPACT does this by providing them with the
opportunity to change, backed up by swift
enforcement for those who choose not to comply
19KWADS – Supporting Drug & Alcohol Affected
Families
Contact details
49-51 Filwood Broadway
Knowle
Bristol BS4 1JL
Tel: 0117 953 3870
Fax: 0117 300 2952
assessments@kwads.org.uk
www.kwads.org.uk
Opening hours
Directions:
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm
Contact the Kwads office for programme schedules for
evening and daytime groups
Services available
• Assessment and care planning sessions
• Education groups (ten week course, one evening a week)
• Themed workshops
• Family and friends forum
• Helpline
• Advice and information
• Self help manuals
• 1 to 1 support
• Professional training
• Herbal teas
Who can access the service?
• Anyone who is concerned about the alcohol and/or drug misuse of a loved one
• Professionals who need expert advice about our services to families
How do people access the service?
Self referral – by calling the office number
Professional referral by phone or letter
Via website
Are there any costs to the service user?
There may be some charges to some services introduced in the future.
20Maternity Drug Clinic
Contact details Directions: There is a
St Michael’s Maternity free hospital bus
Drug Clinic from the city centre
St Michael’s Hospital to St Michaels
Southwell Street Hospital. Car park
Bristol BS2 8EG nearby with parking
for disabled drivers
Tel: 0117 3425488
Antenatal Clinic
Tuesday Mornings
Southmead Maternity Drug Clinic
Southmead Hospital
Westbury on Trym
Bristol BS10 5NB
Tel: 0117 323 6359
Antenatal Clinic
Monday afternoons
Coordinator for Maternity Drug Directions: Southmead Hospital
Service based at There are bus stops outside the
hospital and an on site car park
Bristol Specialist Drug and with disabled parking
Alcohol Service
The Blackberry Centre, Who can access the service?
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road Pregnant clients who are:
Fishponds • Current drug/alcohol users
Bristol BS16 2EW • Abstinent but needing support
Tel: 0117 3784500 How do people access the
Fax: 0117 9021174 service?
• Professional referral by phone or in writing
Services available
Maternity service including: • For advice contact either BSDAS (or specialist
Specialist maternity care midwives at either hospital)
• Specialist prescribing
Are there any costs to the
• Advice & information
• Family support services
service user?
No
21Mutual Aid Groups
Lots of people find that attending mutual-aid groups supports them in their treatment
journey and helps them maintain recovery. The groups listed below are all non-profit
organisations. All meetings are free to attend but contributions are welcome.
Meetings are regularly held throughout the city.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) SMART Recovery
National Helpline: 0845 769 7555 UK/Bristol
Avon & Somerset Alcoholics Anonymous
All Bristol commissioned drug treatment
Tel: 0117 926 5520 - 24 hours
services have SMART Champions within
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
their agencies who facilitate SMART
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, some of these are open to the
Membership is open to anyone with a drug public and some are specifically for clients
problem seeking help, regardless of what of the service. The Substance Misuse Team
drug or combination of drugs have been have entered into a partnership with SMART
used. The only requirement for membership Recovery UK which actively encourages
is a desire to stop using drugs. providers to support SMART within their
services and the wider community.
Helpline: 0300 999 1212 Office open
10am until 10pm, seven days a week. For people experiencing addictive
Out of hours, home divert system runs a behaviours.
24 hour service
www.ukna.org Tel: 07980 120220
NAHelpline@ukna.org http://bristol.smartrecovery.org.uk
bristol@smartrecovery.org.uk
Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
The only requirement for membership is a
SOS (Secular Organisation
desire to stop using cocaine and all other For Sobriety) Bristol UK
mind-altering substances. Tel. 07971 548170
Helpline: 0800 612 0225 http://www.sosbristol.co.uk/
www.cauk.org.uk info@sosbristol.co.uk
helpline@cauk.org.uk
Families Anonymous (FA)
For relatives and friends of people involved
in the abuse of mind-altering substances, or
with related behavioural problems.
Helpline: 0845 1200 660
www.famanon.org.uk
office@famanon.org.uk
22Needle Exchanges in Bristol
All needle exchange services should display the symbol below
Static & mobile needle Mobile Harm Reduction
exchange Service
Bristol Drugs Project The Mobile Harm Reduction Services
(MHRS) run by BDP operates from sites
Tel: 0117 987 6000 around the city:
Website: www.bdp.org.uk
This service offers access to BDP services,
BDP provide a needle exchange service
advice and information as well as Needle
from their Brunswick Square site
exchange.
(see map on page 8).
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm Hartcliffe Mon, 3pm -
Sat 9.30am-12.30pm Morrisons lower Wed & 5.30pm
car park Fri
Knowle West Mon, 12pm-
Pharmacy needle exchange Hartcliffe Road Wed & 2.30pm
There are currently around 25 pharmacies Opposite KWADS Fri
across the city providing a needle exchange 5.30pm -
Jamaica Street Tues
service. 8pm
Kings Square
Please contact BDP to confirm your nearest
Southmead Tues 1.30pm -
pharmacy and it’s opening hours:
Ullswater Road, 4.30pm
Tel: 0117 987 6000 near Southmead
Health Centre
Stockwood Thur 1.30pm -
Lyons Court
4.30pm
Road, off
Sturminster Ave.
Wade Street Wed 5.30pm-8pm
Outside Logos
Thur 5.30pm-8pm
House
Fri 5.30pm-8pm
Warwick Road Wed 9pm – 12am
Easton
Fri 9pm – 12am
Please contact BDP to confirm times /
locations of visits: Tel: 0117 9876000
23Nilaari
Contact details
184 Stapleton Road
Easton
Bristol
BS5 0NZ
Tel: 0117 9525742
Fax: 0117 9522400
jean.smith@nilaari.co.uk
nilaari@nilaari.co.uk
www.nilaari.co.uk
Directions: A number of buses
Opening hours (4, 24, 48, 49) run frequently
Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm along Stapleton Road to/from
Friday 9am – 4.30pm the city centre.
Services available
• Structured day programme
– Stimulant specific group work programme (Phambili)
• Brief interventions
• Counselling
• Care planned support
• Advice and information
• Detached work
• Relapse prevention
• Criminal justice
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 Years
• Drug and alcohol users
• Non-Abstinent
• Abstinent
How do people access the service?
• Self referral by phone or drop-in
• Professional referral by phone or in writing
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
24Salvation Army - The Bridge Programme
Contact details
Wade Street
St Judes
Bristol
BS2 9EL
Tel: 0117 9552821
Fax: 0117 9541595
Patricia.Harrison@salvationarmy.org.uk
Opening hours
Open 24 Hours a Day
Directions: 5 minutes walk from
Services available Broadmead. There are bus
stops near the organisation –
• Care planned support
the numbers 48,49 & 5 can be
• Specialist prescribing taken from the city centre
• Preparation programme
• Residential rehabilitation
• In-patient detoxification
• Advice & information
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years
• Drug users
• Non-abstinent (the residential rehab will accept referrals for clients that have already
detoxed)
• Preparation programme is not available to women
How do people access the service?
• Self referral by phone or by drop in
• Professional referral by phone or in writing. For residential rehab a community care
assessment must be completed
Are there any costs to the service user?
Yes:
£29.58 per week contribution towards breakfast, heating and lighting on preparation
programme.
£37.63 per week on detox & rehab as this is full board (3 meals/day).
Further treatment costs to be discussed with service manager where applicable
e.g. out of area, client has tenancy etc.
25Serenity House
Contact details
Serenity House Administration,
43 St Nicholas Street, Bristol BS1 1TP
Tel: 0117 927 7839
recovery@serenityhouse.org.uk
www.serenityhouse.org.uk
Treatment centre address:
The Alma Centre, 29 Alma Road,
Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2ES Directions: By Bus - Bristol
(see map) Temple Meads Number 8 or 9
By Train - There are good rail
Opening hours links to The Alma Centre.We are
Mon – Fri: 10am – 2pm close to the Railway Station at
Clifton Down
Services available
A 12 week course offering non-medical method of treatment for alcoholism and other
addictions.
Who can access the service?
Anyone who meets the following criteria:
• Clients suffering from alcoholism must have a minimum of 72 hours without a drink
• If other drugs are also involved then the requirement is 7 days without drinking or using
and
• Clients must commit to the full programme needed to complete the process
• A member of their referring agency – probation officer, counsellor, support worker,
doctor and/or mentor – must be in touch with us so that all parties are fully informed of
what is expected of the client as he or she goes through the Recovery Experience
How do people access the service?
By referral
Are there any costs to the service user?
Means tested
26Southmead Project - Touchstone
Contact details
165 Greystoke Avenue
Southmead
Bristol
BS10 6AS
Tel: 0117 950 6022 (Southmead Project)
Tel: 0117 959 4809 (Touchstone Counselling Service)
Fax: 0117 950 6102
southmead_project@yahoo.co.uk
www.southmeadproject.org.uk
Directions: By Bus - No. 54 to
Opening hours Greystoke Ave from the centre.
Wed, Thurs, Fri 9am-5pm
Note: there are plans to go full time if funding
becomes available
Services available
• Touchstone 165 is a service provided by Southmead project offering specialist abuse
counselling.
• Family & friends support group – Thursday evening 7pm – 9pm
Who can access the service?
• Over 16 years
• Drug users
• Abstinent
• Non-abstinent
• Family/carers
How do people access the service?
• Self referral - by phone or by drop in
• Professional referral - by phone or in writing.
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
27St James’ Priory Project
Contact details
Walsingham House
St James’ Priory
Whitson Street
Bristol
BS1 3NZ
Tel: 0117 929 9100
Fax: 0117 922 5980
adminoffice@stjamesprioryproject.org.uk
www.stjamesprioryproject.org.uk
Directions: Situated next to the
Opening hours rear entrance to the central bus
Office hours: station
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Family members/carers support group
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm
Services available
• 3rd Stage supported accommodation (St James House)
• Family members/carers group
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years
• Abstinent from drugs & alcohol
• People with dual diagnosis
How do people access the service?
• Housing Support Register for St James House
• Self referral - written or by phone
Are there any costs to the service user?
St James House - £8 per week towards rent charges (dependant on benefit claimed)
Family/carers group - free
28Streetwise
Tel: 0117 3525282
Fax: 0117 3525287
john.atkinson@bristol.gov.uk
www.bristol.gov.uk
Opening hours
Contact service for details
Services available
• Brief interventions
• Counselling
• Care planned support
• Outreach
• Relapse prevention
• Advice & information
Also provide access to:
• Specialist prescribing
• In-patient detoxification/stabilisation
Who can access the service?
• Over 18 years
• Drug users
• Abstinent
• Non-abstinent
• Primary alcohol user
How do people access the service?
• Self referral - by phone
• Professional referral - by phone or in writing.
Are there any costs to the service user?
No
29Young People's services
Opening Doors
Opening Doors is the umbrella name for substance misuse services for young
people aged 18 and under in Bristol. It incorporates the following services:
Bristol Early Intervention Service
This service is the first point of referral for most young people who need extra
support because of their drug and alcohol use. It is a targeted young people’s service that
works with people aged 18 and under who use, or are thinking of using, drugs and alcohol.
The aim is to support young people at the very earliest opportunity, in order to prevent
problems from occurring.
The service also offers support to young people who are affected by a parent or carers’
substance misuse.
How do people access the service?
Anyone can refer young people to this service. This includes parents and carers, other
professionals, or young people themselves who would like some advice and support.
For young people living in North or East Central Bristol contact:
BDP
Tel: 0117 9876008
info@bdp.org.uk
For young people living in South Bristol contact:
HAWKS
Tel: 0117 9642859
eis@hawks1.org.uk
Opening Doors services for young people with complex needs
Young People's Substance Misuse Treatment Service
For young people who have multiple health / social needs
Tel: 0117 3425729
bernadette.chinnock@nbt.nhs.uk
This part of the service is involved in the assessment and treatment of young people and
their families who present with multiple complex needs, including mental health and
substance misuse difficulties.
30How do people access the service
Referrals can be made by other professionals working with individual young people.
Drugs and Young Peoples Project
For young people who have social workers
Tel: 0117 3772997
cally.hargrave@bristol.gov.uk
This part of the service works directly with children, young people and families affected by
substance misuse who have additional needs. This includes young people who are
misusing drugs themselves and those affected by parent or carer's substance misuse. The
focus is on encouraging resilience, promoting safety and offering emotional support.
How do people access the service?
Referrals are made by the social worker
The Youth Offending Team
For young people who are in the criminal justice system
Tel: 0117 9036480
Colin.laing@bristol.gov.uk
This part of the service works with young people aged 10 years to 18 years who are in the
criminal justice system and have been to a referral order panel or a youth court.
How do people access the service
Referrals are made through the criminal justice system.
31Bristol Drug Treatment Service Users Forum
The User Feedback Organisation (UFO) drug treatment service users forum was
established in 2004. There are currently about 25 registered active UFO members with
elected officers and a steering committee that meets monthly. UFO is working to become a
user-led organisation and operates within agreed ground rules that support members
taking part in meetings. A six monthly calendar is produced providing details of meeting
dates and venues.
Safer Bristol work in partnership with UFO members through continuous consultation and
involvement in treatment planning, ensuring engagement with Black and Minority Ethnic
and other under-served groups.
The key aims of UFO are to:
• Work in partnership with Safer Bristol to improve the quality of drug treatment services
in Bristol.
• Share experiences of using treatment services and feedback to commissioners and
providers on what works and what doesn’t.
• Membership is open to any current or ex-service users who live in Bristol.
• Serve as a ready source of information to encourage provision of enhanced drug
treatment services in Bristol and to engage in discussion for future improvement.
• Endeavour to represent the collective interests and welfare of all drug service users in
Bristol, irrespective of the cultural diversity, ethnic origin, religion or disability.
Safer Bristol Substance misuse team and UFO welcome comments about the drug and
alcohol services in Bristol and can be contacted on:
Tel: 0117 9142208
Mob: 07825315625
www.ufobristol.org
32DRUG LEGISLATION (Correct as at January 2012)
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001.
(Updated List of Controlled Drugs December 2011).
This is the main piece of Legislation regulating what are termed as controlled drugs.
The different kinds of illegal drugs are divided into three different categories, or classes.
Class A, B and C drugs are termed as controlled substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act
1971, with Class A being those considered most harmful.
The Misuse of Drugs Act states that it is an offence to:
• Possess a controlled substance unlawfully.
• Possess a controlled substance with intent to supply it.
• Supply or offering to supply a controlled drug (even where no charge is made for the drug).
• Allowing premises you occupy or manage to be used unlawfully for the purpose of
producing or supplying controlled drugs.
Possession: Dealing:
Class A Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, Up to seven years in Up to seven years in
cocaine, crack, magic prison, an unlimited prison, an unlimited
mushrooms, amphetamines fine or both. fine or both.
(if prepared for injection).
Amphetamines, Cannabis, Up to five years in Up to 14 years in
Class B Methylphenidate (Ritalin), prison, an unlimited prison or an unlimited
Mephedrone, NRG1, fine or both. fine or both.
Class C Tranquilisers, some Up to two years in Up to 14 years in
painkillers, Gamma prison, an unlimited prison or an unlimited
hydroxybutyrate (GHB), fine or both. fine or both.
GBL, Ketamine,
Class C Substances named in a No offence Up to 14 years in
Temporary Class Drug prison or an unlimited
Order* fine or both.
Temporary Class Drug Order. This is a new power that came into force in November
2011. The temporary control power gives the Home Secretary the authority to place an
instant ban on any substance deemed potentially harmful while the Advisory Council on the
Misuse of Drugs provides more detailed advice to government. There is no offence if a
person is in possession of a substance subject to a temporary class drug order, but dealing
in the substance will be treated as if a Class C substance.
33Drugs Act 2005
Aims of Drugs Act
• Increase the effectiveness of the Drug interventions programme by getting more
offenders into treatment.
• Introduce a new civil order that will run alongside ASBOs for adults to tackle drug
related anti-social behaviour.
• Enhance police and court powers against drug offenders.
• Clarify existing legislation in respect of magic mushrooms.
Content of Drugs Act 2005
• Test drug offenders on arrest, rather than on charge.
• Require a person with a positive test to undergo an assessment by a drugs worker.
• Provide for an -intervention order- to be attached to ASBOs issued to adults whose anti-
social behaviour is drug related, requiring them to attend drug counselling.
• Allow a court to remand in police custody for up to a further 192 hours those who
swallow drugs in secure packages, to increase the likelihood of the evidence being
recovered.
• Allow a court or jury to draw adverse inference where a person refuses without good
cause to consent to an intimate body search, x-ray or ultrasound scan.
• Require courts to take account of aggravating factors - such as dealing near a school -
when sentencing.
• Amend the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 to give police the power to enter premises,
such as a crack house, to issue a closure notice.
• Made all forms of magic mushroom class A drug. Before this act mushrooms had to be
prepared before they became a controlled substance, after act possession of a magic
mushroom itself is a class A drug.
• Repeal section 38 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001.
Medicines Act 1968
This law governs the manufacture and supply of medicine. There are three categories:
• Prescription only drugs can be sold by a pharmacist if prescribed by a doctor
• Pharmacy medicines may be sold by a pharmacist without prescription
• General sales list medicines may be sold without a prescription in any shop
Possession of prescription only medicines without a prescription is a serious offence.
Drugs such as nitrous oxide, prescription medicines and in some circumstances anabolic
steroids are regulated under the Medicines Act.
34Road Traffic Act 1972
• Makes it an offence to drive while under the influence of drugs and/or drink.
• Drugs include illegal and prescribed substances.
• Causing death by dangerous driving could lead to a long prison sentence and an
unlimited fine.
Customs and Excise Management Act 1979
In conjunction with the Misuse of Drugs Act:
• Makes it illegal to import or export controlled drugs without authorisation.
• A successful conviction leads to the same penalties as under the Misuse of Drugs Act,
although the fines can be more substantial, based on the value of the drugs seized.
Licensing Act 2003
• Is the main piece of legislation relating to the sale and supply of alcohol.
• The act makes it illegal to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 18
(with some exceptions).
Cigarette Lighter Refill (Safety) Regulations 1999
Is an amendment to the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
• It makes it a illegal to supply gas cigarette lighter refills to anyone under the age of 18.
• Retailers could face a hefty fine or a prison sentence.
Intoxicating Substances (Supply) Act 1985
• Makes it an offence for a retailer to sell solvents to anyone under the age of 18, knowing
that they are being purchased to be abused.
These classes (A, B and C) carry different levels of penalty for possession and dealing.
• It doesn't make it illegal to own or buy solvents.
Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991
• Along with the Children and Young Persons Act 1933, makes it illegal to sell tobacco
products, which includes cigarettes, to people under the age of 16.
• It also makes it mandatory to display warning signs.
Drug Traffickers Offences Act 1994
• Gives police the power to seize the assets and income of anyone who is found guilty of
drugs trafficking, even if that income isn't related to the trafficking of drugs.
• It also makes it illegal to manufacture of sell equipment for the preparation or use of
controlled drugs.
35Crime and Disorder Act 1998
• Makes it legal to force offenders who are convicted of crime committed in order to fund
their drug habit into getting drug treatment.
• It also allows for them to be tested for drug misuse.
What happens if you are caught with drugs?
The action taken if you are caught with drugs will depend on the circumstances and the
drug in question.
You will normally be arrested, the drugs will be seized and you may be charged to court or
received a formal caution.
A record of the incident will be made that may be taken into account when deciding
whether to charge or caution you in future incidents. If it is not your first offence, or you
have been caught supplying or dealing the drug, you are more likely to be charged.
If you are charged with possession and found guilty, you would be fined and/or be given a
community sentence. If you are charged with dealing or supplying you may face a prison
sentence.
There is always a risk that you will be caught and punished for possession of a controlled
substance. This may cause you to acquire a criminal record that could affect your
employment prospects and ability to travel to certain countries.
Beware: if you carry what you believe is a legal high a police officer is still likely to suspect
the substance is a controlled drug and you are likely to be arrested. Seizures of “legal highs”
have been found to contain controlled substances. If the “legal high” does turn out to contain
a controlled substance you will face punishment for that controlled substance.
Police power to stop and search
Under the ‘Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) the police have the powers to
stop and search and arrest someone if they suspect them of possessing illegal drugs.
The police must identify themselves and explain their grounds for suspecting drug
possession on the suspect. If the search occurs in public, it should only be a basic
inspection of outer clothing.
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, the police have the right to take the suspect to the police
station for a more detailed search.
Police right to search premises
The police can enter and search:
• Anywhere to arrest someone.
36• Your home after you have been arrested.
• Anywhere you were immediately before you were arrested.
• Anywhere to prevent injury or damage to property.
• If they have a warrant stating why they are searching the place and give you a copy.
Before searching the police must tell you why they want to and give you a copy of the
search warrant.
Drugs on holiday
• Drug legislation varies in every country and many refuse to grant bail before trial.
• If you are caught with drugs abroad you will still get a criminal record in the UK.
• There are many countries that take a hard line on drugs with offences that carry
extensive prison sentences and some that still operate the death penalty.
• You should always pack your own luggage and keep it with you at all times to avoid
drugs being planted in your belongings.
Travelling with prescribed controlled drugs
With effect from 1st January 2007 only persons travelling for 28 days/4 weeks or more
and carrying controlled drugs require a personal licence (a list of commonly held
controlled drugs can be found at www.drugs.gov.uk).
Travellers are advised to follow the guidelines below:
Controlled drugs should be:
• Carried in original packaging.
• Carried in hand luggage.
• Carried with a valid personal import/export licence (only if travelling for 1 month or
more – see above).
• Carried with a letter from the prescribing doctor confirming the carriers name,
destination, drug details/amounts.
• Checked with the relevant embassy/consulate to enquire of any restrictions in the
country to be visited (contact details of embassies etc can be found at:
www.drugs.gov.uk)
Personal import/export licences will only be issued to travellers carrying controlled drugs
abroad for periods exceeding 1 month.
If a person is staying outside their resident country for a period exceeding 3 months they
are advised to register with a doctor in the country they are visiting for the purpose of
receiving further prescriptions.
37Licences are normally issued with an expiry date of 1 week after the expected return date
to the UK.
Please note: A personal licence has no legal standing outside the UK and is intended to
allow travellers to pass through UK Customs unhindered. Travellers are, therefore, advised
to contact the Embassy or Consulate of country of destination to check for regulations or
restrictions concerning their particular drug (s) before embarking upon their journey
38Housing Advice
Avon and Bristol Law Centre
The Law Centre provides advice for tenants with housing problems including: rent arrears,
disrepair, eviction/repossession, homelessness, return of deposit & illegal
eviction/harassment
Address: 2 Moon Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS2 8QE
General Enquiries: 0117 924 8662
Advice Line: 0117 916 7730 (Mon 1pm – 4pm)
Fax: 0117 924 8020
mail@ablc.co.uk
ablc.org.uk
Bristol City Council customer service points
Provide help and assistance if you have a query about housing or council services in general
and you if wish to speak to someone face to face. They are based at the following places:
Bedminster
2-3 Waring House, Redcliffe Hill, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6TB
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm Mon,Tue, Thurs
10.30am – 5pm Wed
9am – 4.30pm Fri
Fishponds
Robinson House, Hockeys Lane, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3HL
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm Mon,Tue, Thurs
10.30am – 5pm Wed
9am – 4.30pm Fri
Hartcliffe
Symes House, Peterson Square, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 0BD
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm Mon,Tue, Thurs
10.30am – 5pm Wed
9am – 4.30pm Fri
Knowle
Salcombe House, 147 Salcombe Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1AB
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm Mon,Tue, Thurs Cash Desk: 9am – 12, 1 – 4pm Mon, Fri
10.30am – 5pm Wed 9am – 12 noon Tue, Thurs
9am – 4.30pm Fri 1pm – 4pm Wed
39Lawrence Weston
Ridingleaze House, Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QE
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm Mon,Tue, Thurs
10.30am – 5pm Wed
9am – 4.30pm Fri
Central Phoenix Court
Bond Street South, Bristol BS1 3PH
Opening hours: 8.30am – 6pm Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri
10am – 6pm Wed
Southmead
Southmead House, 256 Greystoke Avenue, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 6BQ
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm Mon,Tue, Thurs
10.30am – 5pm Wed
9am – 4.30pm Fri
Website: www.bristol.gov.uk/page/customer-service-points
Telephone advice
If you would like to talk to someone on the phone the numbers to call are as follows:
Council Housing: 0117 922 2200
Housing benefit and Council tax benefit: 0117 922 2300
Home Choice (new applications): 0117 922 2400
CHAS (Bristol) Housing Advice Service
Address: PO Box 2219, Bristol BS99 7HH
Tel: 0117 9351260
Shelter
Address
Shelter Bristol advice service, 1st Floor, Kenham House, Wilder Street, Bristol, BS2 8PD
Tel: 0344 515 1414 8am – 8pm weekdays, 8am – 5pm weekends
Free Housing Advice Line: 0808 800 4444
Email: via website
www.shelter.org.uk
40Temporary Accommodation
Caring at Christmas has prepared “The Survival Handbook”, which is designed as a first
point of support and information for anyone finding themselves, or are at risk of finding
themselves homeless in Bristol. This can been found on their website
www.caringatchristmas.org.uk/SurvivalGuide.htm.
It should be noted that there is a very high demand for accommodation in Bristol
and as a result, vacancies for all projects are very limited.
Emergency access accommodation
Crisis Centre Ministries
Women only night shelter, 8 beds available direct access.
Thursdays and Saturdays (with possible extension to 7 nights a week during 2012)
Address: 32 Stapleton Rd, Easton
Tel: 07990 715691
Dean Crescent
Single Homeless women aged 16 – 65 years. WILL NOT ACCEPT: women with very recent
history of violence or arson. Access by referral or direct access after 5pm if rooms are
available.
Address: 11 Dean Crescent, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1AG
Tel: 0117 9872055
Julian Trust (night shelter)
Emergency Nightshelter: Mon – Wed, Fri & Sat from 9.30pm. Over 18 years. No pets.
Admission is on a first come, first served basis. All services are free. Evening meals,
breakfast and take away sandwiches are available for overnight residents. Rough sleepers
can visit for an evening meal.
Address: Julian House, Little Bishop St, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 9JF
Tel: 0117 924 4604 (evenings only)
Logos House
Single homeless men aged 18+ years. Admission is via agency referral or direct access at
weekends if rooms are available.
Address: Wade Street, St Judes, Bristol, BS2 9EL
Tel: 0117 9552821
41Hostels accessed by referral
Jamaica St Hostel
24 Hr, Single homeless people aged 18-65 years. Dogs and other pets allowed.
Admission is by referral via Housing support register and Outreach.
Address: 1 Jamaica Street, Stokes Croft, BS2 8JR
Tel: 0117 9246415
Redwood House
Mainly single homeless men but also has an annexe for women. Age 18 – 65 years. .
Address: 1 Wade Street, St Judes, Bristol, BS2 9DS
Tel: 0117 9071100
The Compass Centre
The Compass Centre is Bristol’s homelessness assessment project.
Address: 1 Jamaica Street, Kingsdown, Bristol BS2 8JP
Tel: 0117 944 0581 Fax: 0117 944 0582.
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