Resources to help improve your health
A range of free services that you can help improve your wellbeing.
Whether you're a smoker, concerned about your drinking habits, or simply want to lead a healthier lifestyle, there are many free services and resources you can use to improve your health.
One You Westminster
One You Westminster supports residents in making simple changes towards a longer, healthier, and happier life.
One You provides quit smoking support and help to manage your weight, be more active, reduce the amount of alcohol you drink or have an NHS Health Check.
Alcohol and drug intake
Are you worried about how much you are drinking? Are you concerned about your drug use or the drug and alcohol use of someone you know?
We have a range of free support available:
- Turning Point local services offer Westminster residents free advice and support to make positive changes around drugs and alcohol. This could be from learning how to overcome cravings and decreasing or stopping use to developing healthier habits and behaviours.
- The Alcohol Service Provides free, confidential support for anyone affected by alcohol use in Westminster.
- Club Drug Clinic Provides free specialist support for adult clubbers and LGBTQ+ residents who have developed problems with a range of 'club drugs'.
- The Dual Diagnosis Team provides specialist support if you're aged 18 or over and experiencing problems with both your mental health and drug or alcohol use. Please call 020 7341 5335 for specialist support.
- Outside Edge is a theatre group that offers people recovering from substance misuse an opportunity to get into drama and theatre.
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Westminster | Build on Belief Build on Belief, in partnership with our good friends from Turning Point have a weekend service in Westminster.
The project is based at the heart of Soho/Chinatown and the team offers housing support and can get you referred to Turning Point to assist you on your recovery journey.
As with all of our projects, there is always a bite to eat and a cup of tea when you turn up, and plenty of support from the staff, volunteers and your peers.
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 11.00am to 4.00pm
32a Wardour Street, Westminster W1D6QT
If you have any questions about the weekend service, wish to know a little more about the activities, would like a 'meet and greet' or are thinking of volunteering, please feel free to contact:
- David Hibbert at [email protected] or via phone 07548 963000 or
- Alina Naqvi at [email protected] or via phone 07707 859851.
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For any operational enquiries please contact Laurence Foy at [email protected] or via phone 07505 058250. They will be happy to help you.
- You can learn more about drug and alcohol misuse services on People First.
Young people and children
Are you a child or young person living with or affected by drug or alcohol misuse? Find out about the services available to you.
Mental health and wellbeing
Call 999 if you or someone you know experiences a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency.
Visit our Wellbeing Hub - a directory of mental health and emotional wellbeing support and resources. The Hub includes a personalised quiz to help you find the right support and resources, whether you or the person you are helping is struggling with anxiety, loneliness, or adjusting to major life changes.
Help when you're feeling low
If you or someone you know is feeling like life is not worth living, or if you've been bereaved by suicide, you don't have to struggle alone. There are a number of organisations that can help when you need it most.
Visit our Stay with Us - preventing suicide together hub for more information.
Published: 7 December 2020
Last updated: 24 December 2024