Brent Outreach and Engagement Team (BOET)
About the service
CRI offers a range of structured treatment in addition to the support, advice and referral options easily accessible by members of the Brent community.
Our outreach services work all across the borough both independently and in association with some of our partnership agencies. We often look to engage the community through formal events as well as targeting local areas in order to highlight what services are available to those in greatest need.
As well as our assertive street outreach, CRI can also support people in their homes and help them access additional services. Our structured work covers one-to-one sessions with a dedicated key worker, and can go on to offer various group work programmes; these include gender groups (both for women and men), crack intervention, relapse prevention and peer support sessions.
In addition, we also offer holistic options including acupuncture and cooking workshops. CRI is dedicated to offering support to clients that meets their needs. We run regular service user feedback forums to enable anyone accessing our services to tell us about their experiences in treatment and suggest service improvements.
Please note our staff speak a variety of languages including Somalian, Polish and Romanian
Make an appointment
Appointments can be made in person, over the phone or via email. The email address is brent@cri.org.uk and the phone number is 020 8955 9710.
Although not essential, it would be helpful if you could provide us with a mobile telephone number so that we are able to send text reminders for appointments.
Make a referral
If you wish to make a referral into the service then please contact our office to discuss the referral with one of our staff members.
Can’t attend your appointment?
If you are unable to attend your appointment for whatever reason we would appreciate that you make contact via phone or email. That way we will be able to rearrange the appointment for a different time that suits you.
Other sources of local support
- Brent Mind
- Brent Substance Misuse Service User Council
- Ashford Place
- Council homelessness info
- Brent CAB
- Brent CVS
- Brent Active Citizens
- Sexual Health Services
5 minute walk from Harlesden underground/overground station.
On the 18, 266 and 260 bus routes
Car park for staff only
- Monday 10am – 5pm
- Tuesday 11.30am – 5pm
- Wednesday 10am – 5pm (women only 1.30pm onwards)
- Thursday 10am – 9pm
- Friday 10am – 5pm
Open for all services at all times
Weekly Timetable
All our groups with the exception of the NA meeting require registration at the service prior to starting.
Wednesday, women’s creative space: 1 - 3pm
As part of the women only service and run by the EXIT project, this workshop aims to develop creative skills with other service users. Workshops include jewellery making and knitting with a big emphasis on fun. Lunch is provided.
Thursday, Stimulant group: 11am – 1pm
A CBT based group, delivered in conjunction with the borough’s prescribing service, this explores feelings and behaviours associated with the use of cocaine and crack cocaine. Using psychological theory, our team will help you explore the reasons behind your stimulant use and assist with developing actions plans to reduce use.
Thursday, NA meeting: 7 – 8.30pm
Our weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting which is open to all. You do not need to be registered with our service to attend NA, simply turn up.
Friday, cooking group: 11.30am – 1.30pm
Every Friday our staff, volunteers and service users come together to prepare, cook and eat a delicious meal. No experience needed