Antidote – LGBTQ+ drug and alcohol support service

About the service

Antidote is the UK’s only LGBTQ+ run and targeted drug and alcohol support service. Set up in 2002, the team works with both drug and alcohol users and healthcare professionals. Antidote gives non-judgemental, free advice and support delivered by highly trained staff and volunteers – all of whom identify as LGBTQ+ and who have a good understanding of the pressures and problems that come with recreational drug or alcohol use.

Antidote offers:

key working to address immediate drug, alcohol and chemsex support needs
group work (Chemcheck, SWAP, Reclaim)and relapse prevention support
sober social activities
referral to detox clinics and prescribing centres
referral to our counselling service
two weekly drop-ins to discuss substance use issues, sexual health and mental health
an intensive, structured weekday programme (SWAP)
training and support for healthcare professionals
women workers are available across the service.

How to access the service

You can reach out to the service via email or telephone.

Drop in

Monday Drop-In at London Friend
Every Monday between 11am to 1pm (Step-free access) on 86 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DN.

Thursday Drop-in at Turning Point Soho
Every Thursday between 6pm to 8pm (No step-free access) at Turning Point, 32a Wardour Street, London W1D 6AQ.