New Direction Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service - Lewisham

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How we can help

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We believe anyone can change.

We're here to help you set your goals and achieve them. We'll listen to your needs and make sure the treatment suits you. We will provide advice and information about the options available to help you stay safe and well. Our service is free, confidential and non-judgemental. 

Find us

  • You can find us close to Lewisham Hospital. We are a 10-minute walk from Catford Station, a five-minute walk from Ladywell and 20 minutes from Lewisham (for the DLR). Buses 36, 54, 136, 185 and 208 stop outside the service and run regularly.

  • 410 Lewisham High Street
    London SE13 6LJ

  • Paid parking is available in the local area, although this is limited.

Our timetable

Here are the groups we are running, both online and in person.

  • Mon
  • Tue
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • Sun

Monday

Time
Activity
10:30

This session gives an overview of the service, the group programme and treatment options.

11:00

12-step recovery programme, open to all.

12:15

Preparing for aftercare in the community or moving on to Tier 4 structured treatment.

14:00

DBT works to decrease emotional suffering and help build a life worth living. DBT teaches specific skills in order to help people deal more effectively with themselves and the world around them.

16:00

These sessions build on the Fve Ways to Wellbeing (connect, be active, take notice, give and keep learning) and promote awareness of your health, ideas to improve wellbeing and further support to your recovery.

Tuesday

Time
Activity
13:30

Between 1.30pm-4pm on Tuesdays, the service is only open to individuals identifying as women (inclusive of cis-women, transwomen and non-binary people) to create a safe environment focusing on issues specific to women.

14:30

This is for women on ATR or DRR orders and held at Lewisham Probation service.

15:00

This is a women's only group.

Wednesday

Time
Activity
10:00

A space to chat with peers and members of our team while enjoying free refreshments.

10:30

These sessions explore your reasons for change and the goals you wish to set as part of your recovery. They encourage you to consider new ways of thinking to get the most out of your treatment.

11:30

These sessions explore your reasons for change and the goals you wish to set as part of your recovery. They encourage you to consider new ways of thinking to get the most out of your treatment.

12:30

A group yoga session.

13:45

A group acupuncture session.

13:30

This session gives an overview of the service, the group programme and treatment options.

15:00

A group for after you have finished your treatment and next steps.

17:30

These sessions explore your reasons for change and the goals you wish to set as part of your recovery. They encourage you to consider new ways of thinking to get the most out of your treatment.

Thursday

Time
Activity
10:00

External agencies providing on-site support and advice. This runs until 16:00.

10:30

These sessions explore your reasons for change and the goals you wish to set as part of your recovery. They encourage you to consider new ways of thinking to get the most out of your treatment.

11:30

These sessions build on the Five Ways to Wellbeing (connect, be active, take notice, give and keep learning). They promote awareness of your health, ideas to improve wellbeing and further support to your recovery.

13:00

These sessions explore your reasons for change and the goals you wish to set as part of your recovery. They encourage you to consider new ways of thinking to get the most out of your treatment.

13:00

A space to chat with peers and members of our team while enjoying free refreshments.

14:00

Preparing for aftercare in the community or moving on to Tier 4 structured treatment.

14:00

Lewisham Probation.

18:00

12-step recovery programme, open to all.

Friday

Time
Activity
10:00

A space to chat with peers and members of our team while enjoying free refreshments.

10:30

These sessions build on the Five Ways to Wellbeing (connect, be active, take notice, give and keep learning). They promote awareness of your health, ideas to improve wellbeing and further support to your recovery.

11:30

These sessions build on the Five Ways to Wellbeing (connect, be active, take notice, give and keep learning). They promote awareness of your health, ideas to improve wellbeing and further support to your recovery.

13:30

This session gives an overview of the service, the group programme and treatment options.

13:30

SMART Recovery helps participants decide whether they have a problem, builds up their motivation to change and offers a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery.

18:00

12-step recovery programme, open to all.

Read our online confidentiality statement here.

Opening times

Please note, on Wednesday between 17:00 - 20:00 we are open for appointments only.

  • Monday 09:30 - 17:00
  • Tuesday13.30 - 17:00 (Women only)
  • Wednesday 09:30 - 20:00
  • Thursday09:30 - 17:00
  • Friday 09:30 - 17:00

Contact us

Phone: 020 8314 5566

Email: [email protected]

Chat to us online

We'll connect you to someone from our national online webchat team. This is a free and confidential service. Please note, the team can't discuss your current treatment with you.

You can speak to someone during our webchat opening hours: 9am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm Friday and Saturday.

By using this service you are agreeing to our Terms of Use.

Referrals

If you would like to refer yourself or someone else, you can use our online referral form.

If you're a professional and you'd like to refer someone to our service, you can use the link above, or download the referral form and email the completed form to [email protected].

Get social

Follow us on social media to see what's happening in the service and the community.

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Connecting London

Connecting London is a partnership of Change Grow Live services across the London area. We running lots of events on Zoom to keep you motivated on your recovery journey.

Whether you just want to check in for a virtual coffee, join us for a guided meditation session, give yoga a try or join a SMART Recovery meeting, everybody is welcome.

Find out more about Connecting London

Your first visit

When you arrive, one of our friendly staff members will greet you. They'll help you make an appointment with the right person.

Our welcome group

We have an induction three times a week. At the induction, you'll learn more about us and how we can help you. You can ask any questions you might have.

Advice and support

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Alcohol

You can attend groups with other people that are going through similar things to you.

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Drugs

At our needle exchange, you can get advice about harm reduction and naloxone, the drug which can reverse opioid overdoses.

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Support for others

It's hard when you are worried about someone else. We will support you and listen to how you are feeling.

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"Recovery is possible. If you want it, it’s there for the taking and many doors are opening for me now."

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Needle exchange

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