About Us: Our History

HISTORY OF RUGBY HOUSE

Rugby House runs a comprehensive range of services in London, designed to support and empower individuals and communities who are affected by alcohol and drugs.

Rugby House was founded in 1986 and registered as a Charity in 1987. Originally funded to develop the Crisis Centre in Holborn (in a building owned by Rugby Schools - hence the name), it quickly developed projects in London where services were none existent, or where provision was not provided for particular groups such as BME Communities; People with Mobility difficulties; Children and Families.

Rugby House was the result of a consortium of organisations and individuals who came together to develop a much needed service. That partnership approach has continued to be a cornerstone of its development across all of its Projects. It has always embraced difference and diversity. It embraces an holistic approach to each individual, utilising a wealth of treatment approaches; community engagement and a belief in services working together to provide the best service available.

In terms of alcohol, Rugby House also has a considerable track record in arguing for better provision and funding for its clients; developing local alcohol strategies, and challenging the Industry and Govt to take their responsibilities seriously (leaving the rhetoric and sound-bites in the rubbish bin where they belong).

In terms of drugs, Rugby House began delivering services in 1999. It was well placed to do so, as it had a matured level of treatment experience. In the last five years it has opened three new drug projects; and one substance misuse service. Two of its existing projects now address drugs as well as alcohol.