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Compass UK

Specialist service for people with substance misuse problems in the borough of harrow.

We work with Adults aged 18 years upwards and young people aged below 18 years.

There is also a specialist worker that works solely with men and women with drug and/or alcohol problems and mental health problems (dual diagnosis).

We operate several satellite clinics throughout the week from various bases in Harrow

Umbrella organisation:  Compass UK
Area serviced:  Harrow
Contact:  Mary Nolan
Job title:  Specialist dual diagnosis service
Address:  79 College Road
Harrow
Middlesex
HA1 1BD
Telephone:  020 3008 8281 / 020 8963 6363
Fax:  020 3008 4565
Email:  m.nolan@compass-uk.org
Website:  www.compass-uk.org
Opening times:  Mon, Tues, Weds and Fri 9.00am to 5.00pmThurs 10.00am to 7.00pmWe are currently unable to offer drop-in facilities. Therefore, the service is on an appointments only basis.
Waiting times:  We try and assess people as soon after referral as possible
Who is it for:  Harrow residents who are problematic drug and/or alcohol users
Languages:  Call for details
Access for people  
with disabilities:  
Most of the satellite clinics we use are able to accommodate people with disabilities.
Childcare:  No facilities currently
Charges:  None
How to apply:  We accept self- referrals and referrals from statutory and voluntary agencies.We ask that men and women whom alcohol is their primary problem to get their GP to refer them.
Buses:  Most of the satellite bases are close to train, bus and tube services.
Sector:   Public
Last updated:  08/06/2010

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