Addiction is a difficulty faced by many at some point in their life. While it isn’t always easy to recognise (or accept) that you or a loved one has a problem with addiction, there is support available in Hertfordshire. You do not have to suffer alone. Thinking about your options for support, even if you decide you are not ready to reach out just yet, is an incredibly important and brave thing to do.

The following is a collection of Hertfordshire support services for those dealing with addictions. There are different options to suit your needs: group sessions, individual sessions, face-to-face sessions, online sessions, and more. We hope you find an option that suits you so you can feel your best again.

Addiction Counselling

Provided by: The Trauma Practice

Description:

Addiction counselling involves talking through the difficulties which you might be having in relation to the addiction itself and life as a whole. It will also involve what might be underlying the addiction and processing unresolved difficulties. Addiction counselling is centred around self-empowerment, taking positive action in line with values to move forward without the addiction.

Addiction is usually accompanied by secondary conditions which might include trauma, anxiety and depression. These secondary difficulties will also be addressed. The Trauma Practice can also signpost to other organisations and groups who will be able to help. Examples include, Gambler Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous.

Other info: Paid for service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face and online.
Phone: 07944 996 646
Email: contact@traumapractice.co.uk
Address: 10 Church Close, Cuffley, EN6 4LS
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

BPD/Dual Diagnosis Counselling

Provided by: Home Counties Therapy

Description: Many people with Borderline Personality Disorder face addiction. Specialist therapy for people with Borderline Personality Disorder and Dual Diagnosis, such as addiction, is available here.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face and online.
Phone: 01296 827049
Address: 8 Temple Square, Aylesbury, HP20 2QH
Opening hours: Contact for details.

Addiction/Co-dependency Therapy Group

Provided by: Happy As Larry Group Limited

Description: For people living with addiction. The beauty of group therapy is the differing dynamics others can bring to your journey of healing. During this group therapy process you will have the opportunity to discuss any of your struggles related to addictive behaviours and co-dependency and feel supported by the group members who will be experiencing very similar struggles. The group will be professionally facilitated in a safe space, with complete confidentiality amongst those four walls. As humans we seek connection, group therapy gives us the opportunity to form bonds based on true unity with one another.

Other info: Paid for service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face and online.
Phone: 01462 413862
Address: Unit H, Pixmore Centre, Letchworth, SG6 1JG
Opening hours: Mondays, 12.30pm-1.30pm

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Service

Provided by: Spectrum Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services

Description: For people living with alcohol or drug addiction. Face-to-face group sessions in a supportive group led by an expert.

Other info: This is a free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: 08006 523169
Email: herts@cgl.org.uk
Address: 18 Station Road, Watford, WD17 1JU
Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm

Online Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Service

Provided by: Spectrum Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services

Description: Breaking Free Online is a free, online treatment and recovery program. It’s for anyone addicted to alcohol or drugs. You can sign up for the treatment programme using the access code herts11.

Other info: This is a free service, You can self refer.
Support provided via: Online
Phone: 08006 523169
Email: herts@cgl.org.uk
Address: Based in Watford, but available online across Herts.

Resolve: Addiction Support

Provided by: Resolve

Description: Resolve is an Adult Drug & Alcohol Structured Treatment Provider delivering abstinence based Services, drop in and Family & Friends Support Services from centres in Mid and North Herts.

Other info: This is a free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face and online.
Phone: 07597 700998
Email: midherts@resolve-online.org
Address: The Old Post Office, Welwyn, AL7 3XD
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Addiction Support Counselling

Provided by: Aldridge Counselling Services

Description:

Experienced counsellor, trained in Humanistic approaches to therapy. This means a range of counselling theories and approaches will be available to you.

Offering long-term therapy or shorter solution-focused counselling tailored to suit each individuals needs and wishes.

This can help you to work through psychological and emotional problems, finding ways to manage difficult situations in your life and improve your sense of well-being. It may be a specific situation that brings you to counselling, a sad or troubling event, or it may be that life seems overwhelmingly difficult and out of control. This counselling can help you to explore difficult issues, finding ways to understand and overcome the emotional distress.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face.
Phone: 07506 858195
Address: The Secret Space, 105 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AS
Opening times: Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm

Gambling Addiction Counselling

Provided by: Cedar Counselling

Description: Chris is a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor, BACP and WPF Certified. We all have times in our lives when things are difficult or something is causing distress and worry. It can help to talk, in confidence, to someone professional and experienced who won’t make judgements, but will accept you for who you are, hear you, and understand. Chris offers a safe, secure space to look at what is causing you concern and to help you find your way through to a better space.

Other info: Paid service. You can self refer
Support provided via: Face to face
Phone: 07770 971994
Email: counselling@aurore.org.uk
Address: 28 Common Rise, Hitchin, SG4 0HN

Online Addictions and Obsessions Counselling

Provided by: Living Room Herts

Description:

Living Room works with people experiencing addiction.

This free, open-ended group therapy treatment is person focused, as the length of time needed for an individual to achieve recovery varies. The counsellors with lived experience of recovery work collaboratively with you, to agree your recovery journey and your goals; each person has a dedicated key worker. This service takes an abstinence-based approach to addiction treatment.

If you are currently using drugs or alcohol, but are committed to abstinence, they can help you find harm reduction services in Hertfordshire to help you safely reduce your dependence before you join this service.

This online service is for those experiencing addictions and obsessions, either to substances (alcohol, drugs etc), or with behaviours (gambling, compulsions, anxiety-driven behaviours etc).

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Online
Phone: 03003 650304
Email: enquiries@livingroomherts.org
Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10.30am-2.30pm

Addiction Support Helpline

Provided by: Rehab Recovery

Description:

The Rehab Recovery helpline provides information on treatment options for all types of addiction, such as drugs, alcohol, shopping, OCD, and food addictions, for ages 16+. This service can help people with dual diagnosis, such as BPD, grief, PTSD or schizophrenia alongside addiction, find the right support. Information on a range of treatments is available: counselling, family support, dialectal behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, peer to peer support and more.

Other info: This is a free service.
Support provided via: Phone
Phone: 0800 0886686
Email: info@rehab-recovery.co.uk
Opening times: 24/7

Watford Addictions and Obsessions Support Group

Provided by: Living Room Herts

Description:

Living Room works with people experiencing addiction.

This free, open-ended group therapy treatment is person focused, as the length of time needed for an individual to achieve recovery varies. The counsellors with lived experience of recovery work collaboratively with you, to agree your recovery journey and your goals; each person has a dedicated key worker. This service takes an abstinence-based approach to addiction treatment.

If you are currently using drugs or alcohol, but are committed to abstinence, they can help you find harm reduction services in Hertfordshire to help you safely reduce your dependence before you join this service.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face
Phone: 0300 365 0304
Email: enquiries@livingroomherts.org
Address: 24 Station Road, Watford, WD17 1JU
Opening times: Mon-Thurs: 9am-4pm

St Albans Addictions and Obsessions Support Group

Service provided by: Living Room Herts

Description:

Living Room works with people experiencing addiction.

This free, open-ended group therapy treatment is person focused, as the length of time needed for an individual to achieve recovery varies. The counsellors with lived experience of recovery work collaboratively with you, to agree your recovery journey and your goals; each person has a dedicated key worker. This service takes an abstinence-based approach to addiction treatment.

If you are currently using drugs or alcohol, but are committed to abstinence, they can help you find harm reduction services in Hertfordshire to help you safely reduce your dependence before you join this service.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face
Phone: 0300 365 0304
Email: enquiries@livingroomherts.orgAddress: 156 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4JA
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4.30pm

Stevenage Addictions and Obsessions Support Group

Service provided by: Living Room Herts

Description:

Living Room works with people experiencing addiction.

This free, open-ended group therapy treatment is person focused, as the length of time needed for an individual to achieve recovery varies. The counsellors with lived experience of recovery work collaboratively with you, to agree your recovery journey and your goals; each person has a dedicated key worker. This service takes an abstinence-based approach to addiction treatment.

If you are currently using drugs or alcohol, but are committed to abstinence, they can help you find harm reduction services in Hertfordshire to help you safely reduce your dependence before you join this service.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face
Phone: 0300 365 0304
Email: enquiries@livingroomherts.org
Address: 8-10 The Glebe, Stevenage, SG2 0DJ
Opening hours: Mon- Fri: 9am-4.30pm

Family and Carers Addiction Support Group

Service provided by: Living Room Herts

Description:

Group therapy for the relatives and carers of someone with an addiction. The groups can help you regain a sense of normality. The groups run weekly in Stevenage, St Albans, and online in Watford.

Other info: Free service. You can self refer.
Support provided via: Face to face
Phone: 0300 365 0304
Email: enquiries@livingroomherts.org
Address: Contact for venue details.
Opening hours: Stevenage: Weds, 10.30am-2.30pm / St Albans: Tues, 10.40am-2.40pm / Watford: Weds, 6pm-7.30pm