18 East Parade
Leeds
LS1 2BH
Tel: 0113 247 0111
Fax: 0113 245 8803
Mobile: 07815093605
Service Manager: Debbie Marks
Email: leeds@adsolutions.org.uk
At our ADS centre in Leeds we offer an exciting range of therapeutic and complimentary therapies, educational training, social activities, a one to one counselling service as well as support and advice to those who are 18+ and may be worried about a family member or friend with a drug or alcohol misuse problem.
We provide advice, information and support to those whose lives are affected by alcohol. The first step following assessment may be one-to-one counselling, the option to attend various workshops, alternative therapies, plus social, leisure and educational activities. Where required, we arrange access into in-patient / community detox and residential rehabilitation.
Is a structured day care programme to help individuals live life to the full, free from alcohol dependency. It supports people to make positive changes to their lifestyle through a range of individual and group activities. The community rehab is a 10 week course with a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week including group work, one to one sessions and other social activities.
We offer a structured counselling and aftercare service for people with substance use issues.
All of our services are free to anyone over 18 who lives in the Leeds area and has problems with alcohol or drug misuse, or is worried about a family member or friend.
First we find out what you want and need. Then, together, we develop a plan to tackle your concerns and work out goals for your treatment. This plan might include individual counselling sessions, support sessions or joining a selection of groups within our project.
We provide individual one to one sessions for those who want to make behavioral changes relating to their substance misuse. We offer advice and information to families and friends of people whose lives are affected by alcohol.
Our staff work in GP surgeries and health centres to offer shared care in assessing, screening and supporting patients with an alcohol problem. We help those in the early stages of dependence to break the habit.
In addition to our one to one service, we offer a therapeutic support programme for individuals with alcohol and drug problems. Our current programme includes helping people in the early stages of dependence, with referral for Detox if needed. Our group works looks at building self esteem, confidence building, relationships, communication skills and relapse prevention.
We offer Auricular acupuncture 3 times a week and is open to all service users. Acupuncture can help alleviate anxiety, reduce stress, improve sleep and reduce cravings.
Information sessions take place 3 times a week and provide you with an opportunity to discuss the services on offer and to decide if ADS is the right place for you, contact the office for further details.
If after attending an assessment with ADS we decide that ADS is not the best place for you then we can signpost and refer you on to the most appropriate agency to support you on your treatment journey.
Our peer supporter programme is a first step for service users to take on a more active role within ADS and to use their experiences to help other people.
Our project workers will work with clients and support them with access to educational opportunities, training, voluntary work and paid employment.
At ADS we believe that by working with our service users together we will really make a difference to you, your family, friends, your life and your community. Here are just a few of the ways in which you can be involved
We invite all clients to use of our basement drop-in room, which offers tea and coffee making facilities, use of a microwave and fridge, TV and video, a pool table, books and games. Our Drop in facility is open every week from 10.00 – 12.00.
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday and Wednesday evening 9:00am to 7:30pm
Our office is located at 18 East Parade in Leeds City Centre, just off The Headrow and opposite the Town Hall. We are very close to the train station and many bus routes. Click here to view a map
For further details, enquires or to make an appointment
Here is what one of clients recently said about our services
"Id just like to say thank you ADS for helping and supporting my boyfriend with his drinking...this has not only helped my boyfriend but also me... I now get less stressed and am more confident..."