NHS rehab in Westgate on Sea is free and available to anyone who needs it. While many people can access effective NHS community treatment (outpatient services, keyworking, medication), residential NHS rehab is also available for those who need more intensive support. Access to free NHS rehab in Westgate on Sea is through your GP or by self-referring to your local drug and alcohol service via Frank (0300 123 6600).
Showing 3 CQC-registered centres from Canterbury (21 km away) — these centres may accept referrals.
NHS drug and alcohol services in Westgate on Sea provide a full range of free treatment — from community outpatient support to medically supervised detox and residential rehabilitation for those who need it most. All NHS treatment is free at the point of use and is completely confidential.
Community NHS treatment in Westgate on Sea typically includes regular appointments with a drug or alcohol keyworker, CBT and other psychological therapies, medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine, Naltrexone, Acamprosate), harm reduction advice, and access to mutual aid groups.
For people who need residential (live-in) treatment, NHS-funded residential rehab is available for those assessed as requiring this level of support. Funding decisions are made by treatment services — speak to your keyworker or GP about whether residential treatment is appropriate for your situation in Westgate on Sea.
Source: ONS Drug misuse deaths 2023 release. Data covers South East England — the NHS region serving Westgate on Sea. Drug-related deaths are defined as deaths related to drug poisoning, drug misuse and dependence.