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FOUNDER

Valerie J Stevens

PATRON

Prof. C H Ashton DM FRCP

How we can help you

WE OFFER THE following main services:
1. A one-to-one counselling service particularly for those new to the Project or who are experiencing especially severe withdrawal symptoms.

2. Weekly group meeting at Henleaze, led by our counsellors, with a strong user involvement.

3. Weekly outreach group meetings at Knowle and Southmead, and also home visits and visits to hospitals and health centres.

4. A drop-in service at Henleaze 5 time a week for those in particular distress.

5. A telephone help-line service (10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays).
Anyone, whether they are attending the Project or not, may use this service.

The Project also provides a safe, supportive atmosphere where clients can discuss the problems caused by benzodiazepine addiction or problems caused by other prescribed psychotropic medication with our counsellors and volunteers.� Clients are encouraged to cut down gradually on the dose of the drug they are taking.

With short or medium acting benzodiazepines there often comes a point where further reductions become difficult or impossible.� We usually then advise that the client switches over to an equivalent dose of diazepam.

Clients are supported by the Project throughout withdrawal and the post-withdrawal period, which may go on for several months or even longer.

Weekly Group Meetings
Mondays - Henleaze
Tuesdays - Knowle
Thursdays - Southmead

One-to-One Support
Henleaze - Monday to Thursday by appointment.

Drop-Ins
Henleaze - Monday to Thursday

Telephone Help-line
Monday to Thursday 10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m (0117 9628874)

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