Women’s support groups for alcohol and drug use
The Grove
The Grove offers a women-only space every Friday to support clients with their wellbeing and needs. The space offers:
- creativity
- breakfast
- group support
Address: 9 Bruce Grove, London, N17 6RA.
If you are interested in attending, please contact The Grove for time details:
- email: Beh-tr.thegrovedrugservice@nhs.net
- phone: 020 8702 6220
Find out more about support available at The Grove
Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA) and Haringey Recovery Service (HRS)
HAGA offers a women-only support space every Friday.
The group provides:
- arts and crafts
- therapeutic interventions
- mutual aid and support
If you are interested in attending, please contact the HAGA team for time details:
- email: humankind.haga590hrs@nhs.net
- phone: 020 8801 3999
Find out more about the HAGA alcohol service
Waythrough
Waythrough Charity is proud to deliver a dedicated women’s space at the Pavilion in Bruce Grove Castle every Tuesday, specifically designed to support women in the criminal justice system who are affected by substance use.
The space aims to foster connection, empowerment, and positive change, offering a supportive community where women can rebuild their lives and access the tools they need for long-term wellbeing.
The group provides:
- Art therapy and DIY Sessions
- Pilates and meditation
- Empowerment circles
- Guest speakers and peer support
- Games, sport, and more
When: every Tuesday 11am-1pm
Address: Bruce Castle Park Pavillion, Bruce Castle Park, Lordship Lane, London N17 8NJ
Contact: Carmen.ramirez-molina@waythrough.org.uk
The Grove: 0208 365 9032
See also: alcohol-related support in Haringey.
WOOSH (Women-Only One-Stop Hub)
A safe space for all women at Mulberry Junction in Tottenham.
Address: 332 High Road, London N15 4BN
When: every Thursday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm.
You can just drop in, or you can email mulberry.junction@haringey.gov.uk to book an appointment.
Mulberry Junction is a homelessness hub that offers food, shower space and laundry facilities. On a Thursday afternoon, the space acts as respite for women experiencing violence and homelessness. The service offers support with domestic abuse, prevention of homelessness, and sexual health.
In addition, they offer:
- a selection of art activities
- clothes and shoes
- a fresh lunch
WOOSH is also able to take special requests for items that women may need such as a phone or financial support with transport.
Women’s Health Hub: The Gynaecology Collaborative
The Gynaecology Collaborative is an integrated community gynaecology service dedicated to women registered with a GP in Haringey or Islington.
The service aims to ensure patients are seen quickly, usually within 6 weeks of referral.
The service supports women with:
- menstrual problems
- contraceptive counselling
- cervical screening
- sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening and treatment
Service locations
Hornsey Central Neighbourhood Health Centre
Address: 151 Park Road, London N8 8JD
Clinic: Second floor
Lordship Lane
Address: 239 Lordship Lane, London N17 6AA
Read more on how The Gynaecology Collaborative can help women.
Whittington Health – specialised clinics for women
Services include:
- colposcopy
- Early Pregnancy Diagnostic Unit (EPDU)
- endometriosis
- fertility support – including intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures
- general gynaecology
- gynae-endocrine/gynae-hormone clinic
- gynae-oncology rapid access clinic
- menopause
- pregnancy advice
Read more about women's health services at the Whittington Hospital.
See also
Haringey-based support:
- period products – information on where to access free period products in Haringey
- pregnancy support – information on maternity care services, vaccinations during pregnancy and planning ahead
- sexual health – sexual health clinics, STI testing and treatment, free condoms, pregnancy tests and screenings, and LGBT+ sexual health.
- domestic abuse and violence against women and girls – find support if you or someone you know has experienced domestic abuse and violence
- homelessness prevention support
General advice and guidance: