Services

RURAL SERVICES 

We have rural service offering one to one counselling at a number of locations including Trowbridge, Chippenham, Marlborough, Salisbury etc… Please contact 01225 776477 for information.

INFORMATION, SUPPORT & ADVICE 

Swindon & Wiltshire Alcohol & Drug Service offers a wide range of information, advice and professional support in a safe and comfortable environment or by telephone. Our service is designed for clients aged over 18 years. Services for young persons in Swindon include Stepping forward and connection (youth counselling) – see overleaf for contact details.

ASSESSMENT CLINIC                                     

The Assessment Clinic takes place each Monday (except bank holidays) between 9am & 10.30am. Tuesday & Thursday between 1pm & 9.30pm. There is no need to make an appointment and no need for a referral. It is a drop in clinic and an easy way to quickly access treatment. The assessment will help identify treatment needs and will take approximately 15 minutes. The clinic is staffed by personnel from SWADS,  

GROUP PROGRAMME

Support Group 

The support group meets daily, Monday to Friday, between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. The group welcomes anyone who has concerns about their alcohol use. This service offers support with goals, safer drinking limits and harm minimisation. Clients do not have to be abstinent to attend this group.

The Rehabilitation Group 

The Rehabilitation Group meets daily, Monday, Wednesday & Friday between 10:00am and 11:45am. Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 2.30pm The focus of the group is to consolidate the client’s new, abstinent lifestyle and to build bridges into the community and a ‘life after SWADS’. .

COMMUNITY DETOX 

For clients seeking to detoxify from the effects of alcohol, we offer to work with their GP to monitor and provide support whilst medication is being administered. Clients who wish to access this service must be engaged in ongoing or subsequent treatment with us through the Group Programme or one to one counselling.

ONE TO ONE COUNSELLING

One to one counselling is available to anyone who has been through the assessment process – the Joint Assessment Clinic followed by a SWADS Full Assessment. Counselling appointments are usually offered within 3 – 4 weeks of the full assessment. 

AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

Auricular acupuncture is a recognised therapy in the treatment of substance misuse. We offer acupuncture clinics Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday. Clinics start at 3:00pm and last approximately 40 minutes. Please call us on 01793 695405 to book an appointment.

 CARERS SUPPORT 

Swindon Carers Center on 01793 531131 can offer support to people caring for alcohol dependant partners, relatives, or friends.

Swads work with the Carers center offering workshops to Carers, Please contact them for the next workshop.