Thurrock Drug and Alcohol Service – The Forward Trust

The Forward Trust’s Thurrock service offers a wide range of services in the Thurrock area to help people address their issues with drugs and alcohol. The service also offers support to the family and friends of people who are worried about their loved ones’ substance use or have been affected by it.

Please note that this service is delivered in partnership with Open Road, who deliver the children and young person's service to under 18-year-olds, and the transitional service that supports people aged 18-29 years old.

Services at our Thurrock hub include:

• One-to-one and group support.
• Health checks and testing for blood-borne viruses, including Hepatitis C.
• Detox help.
• Medication assisted treatment and naloxone dispensing.
• Needle exchanges.
• Support from peers who have been through similar experiences.
• Ongoing recovery support.
• Transitional specialist service for 18–29-year-olds delivered in partnership with Open Road.

The support on offer is tailored to each person’s needs, so will look slightly different for everyone.

Self-referral form (for individuals worried about their own substance use): https://forwardtrust.digi-docs.co.uk/240743257827967

Professional referral form (for healthcare professionals worried about a client’s substance use): https://forwardtrust.digi-docs.co.uk/240742870492965

Criminal justice referral form (for those working in the criminal justice system worried about an inmate’s substance use): https://forwardtrust.digi-docs.co.uk/240742367392965