Linx

Address: 23 Anglesea Road, London, SE18 6EG

Telephone: 020 8854 2859  Fax: 020 8854 9147

Drop-in: Mon, Tues, Fri 2 to 4.30pm. Wed 2 to 4pm.

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A free, confidential, open access service for people who wish to address their drug use. We provide advice, support and treatment to reduce harm to both individuals and the wider community in Greenwich Borough.

What we offer:

Linx offers a range of services for people who wish to address their drug use in the borough of Greenwich. Our services are free of charge and confidential. We work according to a ‘Harm Minimisation’ policy and in a non – moralistic or judgemental way that is based on an individual client’s needs and wishes.

Open Access Service:

Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday afternoon between 2 and 4:30pm, and Wednesday afternoon between 2 and 4pm, we offer our open access drop-in. Individuals who may be feeling vulnerable, or just need someone to talk to, can come into a safe informal environment for a chat and a cup of tea with a worker. During drop-in no appointment is necessary so just pop in.

Needle Exchange:

We operate a fully stocked needle exchange and offer confidential advice on all aspects of safer injecting. All are welcome and it is totally confidential.

Assessments and Referrals:

Clients who wish to access drug treatment, ongoing support or onward referrals to other services can request an assessment via our open access drop in. Clients may then be referred on to a treatment / support programme appropriate to their needs.

One to one individual support sessions:

We offer one to one sessions with a designated key worker to support and facilitate changes you may wish to make. This provision is available to all service users and can be tailored to individual needs within an agreed care plan.

Auricular Acupuncture:

We can offer clients Auricular (Ear) acupuncture which has been shown to relax and detox your body. This is particularly useful for stimulant users to help them slow down and unwind.

Cannabis Support Group:

We offer a weekly support group for people who are concerned about their cannabis use. The group can be accessed by self-referral and works to a harm minimisation model.

Herbal Teas:

We offer a range of teas to relax and nourish the system.

Hepatitis Screening:

If you are worried about your Hepatitis Status speak to one of our members of staff about a free confidential Hepatitis Screen.

Computer Training:

If you would like to use our computer here at Linx but would like some support from one of our staff members then you can just book a session and we will take you through all the basics.

Future Developments:

This is our initial service menu and in the near future we will be expanding to offer additional services.

  • Cannabis Support Group
  • Women’s Space
  • Group Work
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Laundry/Shower Facilities
  • More Late/Weekend Openings

Information, Advice and Telephone Support:

Our workers can provide information and support to friends/ family members as well as service users. We can do this over the telephone for those who are unable to, or would prefer not to, come along to the project. If you or someone you know would like to address their drug use, there are a number of ways to access Linx:

  • Call us so we can offer you an appointment to come in to talk.
  • Drop in between 2 – 4:30pm on Tuesday, 4 – 7pm on Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoons 2 – 4:30pm.
  • Ask your GP, other health or welfare worker to refer you.

If you have queries or would like to speak to a member of the team please contact us.