The Living Room
Founded in May 2000, The Living Room is an independent non-profit making Charity offering a wide range of FREE addiction treatment services. Each year they work with around 250 people of all ages and from all walks of life and help them to overcome their addictions and lead rich and fulfilling lives.
Who is it for?
Anyone experiencing difficulties related to addiction and their family and friends. They offer treatment for:-
- Alcohol
- Prescribed Drugs
- Illicit Drugs
- Self-Harming
- Eating Disorders (compulsive over-eating, anorexia and bulimia)
- Gambling
- Addictive relationships
They provide:
- Non-residential structured treatment programmes and structured one-to-one counselling
- Specialised groups for eating disorders, 13-17 year olds and relationship addiction
- Support for family and friends
- They also provide a crèche
Who can refer?
Many of our clients are referred to us by their family doctor or another health or social care professional. However, you can ‘self refer’ by calling 01438 355649. You will have an individual consultation with a senior member of our staff before commencing a treatment programme.
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Last year the Living Room treated hundreds of people and helped them recover the lives they had lost due to addiction. They also help reunite families split through addiction, including reuniting children with their parents.
Between 60% and 70% of clients choosing to engage in treatment leave free of their drug of choice.
For help and free advice, call the living room on 01438 355649 or call in. They are situated at the rear of the Glebe shops in Chells Way.