The Ley Community provides residential treatment for those men and women over 18 who are struggling to
overcome serious drug and/or alcohol problems. The centre is organised as a self-run therapeutic community. The main
rules are: no drugs or alcohol, no violence or threats of violence, no harassment, no theft, and no refusal to participate
in the programme. A well-ordered and clearly defined daily routine provides a solid framework for the security of all residents.
Therapeutic encounter groups are frequently run, providing the opportunity to discuss day-to-day problems and the
opportunity to examine behaviour, attitudes and values which have contributed to drug and alcohol misuse.
A six stage programme, which normally lasts for 14 months includes the following:
- Safety Net - residents settle within the community.
- Induction - integration into the therapeutic regime.
- The Work - residents take on increased responsibility and participate in the full range of therapeutic activities.
- Preparing for the future - preparing for life outside the community, voluntary work, socialising outside the community.
financial planning etc.
- Re-entry - residents are expected to be in full-time employment, living at the Ley Community but financially
independent of it.
- Aftercare - an open-ended period offering support to those who have completed the programme and remain in
the Oxford area. Two Resettlement Officers work with those ex-residents who settle in the Oxford area after completing the programme. A Resettlement Project has been
established with Connection to provide support for people returning to Oxford after completing
other drug rehabilitation programmes out of county.
Self-referrals are welcome. A strong commitment to personal change is essential.
In addition to its on-site programme, the Ley community has established a Drug Rehabilitation Unit at Bullingdon prison. This is a 4 month programme with
follow up. Oxfordshire people completing the Ley Prison Programme will be picked up by the Resettlement Project on release.
Opening hours :
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Luther Street
01865 726008
Fiona.grove@gp-K84066.nhs.uk
The Luther Street Clinic caters for homeless people and alcohol and drug users without a GP
in Oxford City. It can be found next to the Night Shelter.
Opening hours :
A drop-in surgery operates Monday to Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 12 midday. This includes an open GP surgery, a nurse liason clinic, and a drug nurse clinic.
A booked appointment clinic runs between 2.20 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Monday, Wednesday and Friday have a GP surgery, methadone clinic and substance misuse support worker clinic (help with benefits, housing problems, daytime activities etc.).
Wednesday has a monthly podiatry clinic and liver clinic (every 2-3 months). Thursday has psychiatric, acupuncture and clinical meetings. On Friday there is a psychologist clinic. On Wednesday and Friday there is a 'stop smoking' clinic.
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Luther Street
01865 250153
The Luther Street Day Centre is a 'wet' (alcohol permitted) centre held in the same building as the Night Shelter. It caters for
those over 25. Free soup and sandwiches are provided
between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.; hot and cold drinks are available between 10 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. Workers at the centre will help
with form-filling, information and referrals to other agencies. A drug and alcohol advice worker comes to the centre on Friday
between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. 2 workers from the Salvation Army Out-Reach Team come to the centre on Thursday between 11 a.m.
and 1 p.m.. Laundry facilities are available; the last wash is at 2 p.m. and all washing must be collected by 3.30 p.m..
Opening hours :
Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except bank holidays).
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19 Paradise Street
01865 728981
OMHM@oxford-mentalhealth.org
www.oxford-mentalhealth.org
Mental Health Matters offers both drop-in and telephone advice on mental health issues. Advocacy
in psychiatric hospitals is also provided.
Opening hours :
Tuesday 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Wednesday 9.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Thursday 1.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Friday 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
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46 Cowley Road
01865 721458
The Mill is a day-centre run by Oxfordshire
MIND for people aged between 18 and 55 who have
experienced major mental illness. The Mill aims to provide a relaxed, supportive place for people to meet and take part
in activities if they wish. Tea, coffee and an inexpensive lunch are provided, along with a place for people to chat,
play games, or take part in a range of groups including arts and crafts, music, creative writing etc. An advice worker
is available to support members in issues around benefits and housing. The centre also arranges outings and holidays. Users
of the service share in responsibility for the centre and take a full part in all decision-making, including the appointment
of staff. Membership is by appointment:
contact The Mill for an application form. The Mill Women's Group meets every
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Opening hours :
Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday 11.15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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HMP Bullingdon, PO Box 50, Arncott, Bicester, OX6 0PZ
01869 353100 extension 3121 or 3400
Karin.Buchanan@thames-valley.probation.gsx.gov.uk
MORE aims to motivate prisoners with short (<12 months) sentences to break the 'revolving door' cycle of jail and re-offending. A two-week
prison programme is followed by regular contact with a volunteer mentor who supports the offender once they are released into the community. Each offender is allocated a
volunteer mentor who supports them in the community to enable them to reach these targets for up to three months. Mentors are volunteers from local communities
throughout Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. They receive full training, support, and supervision.
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020 7730 0009
Confidential advice over the phone.
Opening hours :
10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
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0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
24 hour nurse-led helpline.
Opening hours :
24 hours.
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Luther Street
01865 250153
www.oxfordnightshelter.org.uk
The Night Shelter caters for those over 25, providing a bed for the night, an evening meal
and breakfast for £2.00 per night. Baths and showers are available. Service available
every day of the week. No drink or drugs are allowed on the premises.
Opening hours :
7 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily
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Mickelwood House, 331 Cowley Road (entrance from Kenilworth Avenue)
01865 721472
Oasis is a drop-in centre run by Oxfordshire
MIND. It offers a safe and supportive environment for
all women experiencing varying levels of distress, such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, life crises, bipolar disorder,
loneliness etc. At Oasis women can talk, take part in activities and groups, get support for themselves and offer support to
others. The centre arranges outings (cinema, theatre, restaurants etc.) outside session times. It also offers individually
negotiated out-reach work at times of crises or special need. Refreshments and low-cost meals are always on offer. Refreshments
and low cost meals are always on offer. Financial support for childcare costs can be arranged.
Opening hours :
Mondays: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fridays: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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205 Cowley Road
01865 723500
libra.oxford@btinternet.com
www.cranstoun.org
Oxford CDA (formerly known as Libra) provides One-to-One sessions on the Cowley Rd, or at Barton, Blackbird Leys or Rose Hill for people with substance use problems. Anyone can ring on the above number for information and support.
There is a Relapse Prevention Group to support people who are abstinent or maintained on medication and to help prevent them from relapsing.
They offer a Relatives’ Support Group for anyone who is affected by someone else’s drinking or using. Relatives or concerned others can also come in and see a worker for a one-off session.
Ear Acupuncture is offered, which can help to relax and detox, and can help to reduce cravings.
Needle Exchange is available, with harm reduction advice from workers.
.
Opening hours :
One-to-One: By appointment.
Relapse Prevention Group: Thursday 11.00 a.m.
Relatives' Support Group: Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Ear Acupuncture: Wednesday to Friday 10.00 a.m.
Needle Exchange: Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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244 Barns Road
01865 773000
The Supported Housing Team provides supportive accomodation for people living in and around Oxford. There are 3 directly managed projects in the city:
- 257 Iffley Road. This provides temporary accomodation for vulnerable 16-21 year olds. Referrals via Social Services Assessment Team.
- Refugee Projects. Accomodation for asylum seekers and refugees.
- Sheltered Housing. 13 sheltered housing sites in the Oxford city area are managed for those over the age of 60. A variety of studio and one and two bedroom self-contained
flats with wardens living on some sites. Telephone the number given above for further information or an application pack.
- Floating Support. Support is provided for about 100 single people in OCHA's supported housing - to assist them in maintaining this accomodation. Nominations to OCHA's general
housing is made via the Oxford City Council waiting list.
- Agency-Managed Projects. OCHA's Supported Housing Team works with other organisations such as MENCAP, Oxfordshire Learning Disability Trust, Social Services, Stonham, and MIND, to set up
specialised accomodation units for people with additional support needs such as mental health problems, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
Opening hours :
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Old Cells, Prison Yard, New Road
01865 815054
Drop-in advice is provided Monday to Thursday, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
At other times the team aims to be out and about, forming supportive relationships with young people aged between 14 and 25 who,
because of their circumstances, are unlikely to gain that support in other ways. The team hopes to be able to: enable young
people to take more control of their lives, to liase and act with and on behalf of these young people within the wider community,
to develop relationships of trust, confidence and mutual respect to enable young people to use workers in a confiding, advisory
and advocacy rôle, and to make contact on young people’s territory, begin the association on their terms and respond to their
agenda. No files or records are kept on the individuals who use the project. Whilst referrals are not accepted, the Project is happy for
young people to be put in touch with them, to use them as they wish.
Opening hours :
Drop-in advice is provided Monday to Thursday, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Regal Community Centre, Ridgefield Road
01865 776789
mediate@mediationoxfordshire.fsnet.co.uk
www.mediationoxfordshire.fsnet.co.uk
Oxford Community Mediation works with people in dispute (neighbours, families, work mates, young people in school
or college, landlords and tenants etc.) to bring about a resolution. Typically the service sees each party individually,
and then arranges a joint meeting. The service is independent, confidential and free of charge, although people who self-refer
are encouraged to make a voluntary contribution to the charity's costs if they are able. The service takes self-referrals, but also takes referrals from Housing Associations,
Local Authority, Environmental Health and Housing Departments, the police etc.
Opening hours :
Telephone Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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11 New Road
01865 247853
Provides drop-in or telephone advice on how to find accommodation, on housing rights in relation to homelessness, evictions,
housing benefit, income support, other benefits etc.
Opening hours :
Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Home visits are available if necessary.
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Office: Manzil Resource Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford. OX4 1XE
Day Centre: Cowley Community Centre, Barns Road
Office: 01865 455868
Day Centre: 01865 721498
oxford.survivors@supanet.com
Oxford Survivors is a group of survivors and users who have direct experiences
of mental health conditions and mental health services, alongside the prejudice and discrimination of stigma and social exclusion.
They present the 'direct' experiences and views of survivors/ussers and also offer 'in situ' trainers, advisers
and consultants on mental health issues. They are affiliated with local and national organisations and also run their own
Day Centre. The Day Centre provides mutual support, lunch, social events and outings. Everyone is welcome.
Opening hours :
Office: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Day Centre: Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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MIND offers telephone advice on mental health issues.
125 Walton Street
01865 511702, or 01865 310830
A crisis line is also provided: 01865 251152.
www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk
patrick.taylor@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk
There are 3 MIND day centres in Oxford:
Acorn,
The Mill, and
Oasis.
14 day services are located across the county of Oxfordshire.
Each day centre provides a place to go for company and informal support, immediate support in difficult or distressing
times, the opportunity to contribute skills and experience and to take responsibility, the opportunity to contribute to
decision making, information on mental health, mental health services, local leisure and educational facilities,
and benefits and housing.
Opening hours :
Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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33 Iffley Road
01865 242960
www.relate.org.uk
enquiries@national.relate.org.uk
Provides a consultation service and confidential counselling to individuals and couples about any aspect of an intimate
relationship, as well as psychosexual therapy. The cost of a consultation, counselling or therapy session is £30 and there
is a scheme for anyone who cannot afford this. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay and regardless of marital
status or sexual orientation.
Opening hours :
Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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139 Magdalen Road
01865 728545
info@theporch.fsbusiness.co.uk
The Stepping Stones Centre offers its members modern and comfortable surroundings; meals twice a
day for a small fee; laundry facilities for a small fee; showers; clothing store twice a week; volunteering opportunities;
activities and training; a computer room with internet access; a specific room where people can get advice and information
or discuss personal matters.
To become a member and be given a membership card turn up at the office at 139 Magdalen Street during opening hours. The centre
is open to those over 16, although the focus is on the over 25's.
No-one who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed in.
Opening hours :
Monday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.