Drugs Misuse

If you, or anyone else, is in immediate danger call 999.

If you witness something in your community that makes you feel unsafe, we urge you to report this immediately. Good enforcement work relies on community vigilance.

Issues relating to drugs use are handled by the Council, the Metropolitan police, and the Council’s commissioned drugs support service, CGL. 

It’s important to report an issue to the right organisation to get it dealt with quickly.

Reporting crime

• Report crime to the police by calling 101
• If reporting a crime in progress, or if someone is in immediate danger, call 999
• Report a crime anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
• For general community concerns, contact your ward’s Safer Neighbourhood team.

Reporting anti-social behaviour 

If you witness anti-social behaviour, report it to the Council by:

• Calling 0208 496 3000 
• Making a report online

Drug-dealing is a criminal offence and should be reported to the police. The Council can help tackle the nuisance associated with drug-dealing and drug misuse and works with the police to tackle the issues through a problem-solving approach (e.g. CCTV, environmental improvements, targeting support services). Sharing information with the Council helps us target our efforts.

Getting support for drug addiction

If you'd like to get drug support for yourself or someone you know, contact Change, Grow, Live (CGL), a drugs and alcohol support charity who are commissioned by the Council. There is no waiting list for an appointment.

If you’re concerned about someone in the community who may be vulnerable as a result of substance misuse, please approach CGL for advice.

Contact them by:

• Calling 0203 826 9600
• Emailing CGL.WalthamForest@cgl.org.uk
• Dropping into the CGL office from 9.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (1 Beulah Road, Walthamstow, E17 9LG)

If you know somebody struggling with homelessness, please go to thestreetlink.org.uk to find support.