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Counselling for drug addiction Better Lives

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Service details

Better Lives is an integrated drug and alcohol service delivered by North London NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Waythrough. Better Lives offer a free and confidential support and treatment service from three sites, for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol problems. Please phone or e-mail for opening times.

Tier 2 services are delivered at this location. These include:

- Recovery Groups (women’s, self-help, mutual aid)

- Psychological Therapy

- Aftercare services (relapse prevention, education, training, therapies)

Opening times

Monday: 9am - 5pm,

Tuesday: 9am - 5pm,

Wednesday: 9am - 5pm,

Thursday: 1pm - 5pm,

Friday: 9am - 5pm

Catchment area

Islington

Referral method

You can refer yourself by attending our open access drop – in sessions, or contacting us by phone or email. Alternatively, any professional, such as a housing support worker, social worker or nurse/GP, can make the referral on your behalf.

This information was supplied by FRANK on 30 July 2025.