Useful Links
Substance Misuse
Alcohol Concern
works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems.
Drink Aware
Drinkaware is an independent UK alcohol awareness charity that provides consumers with information to make informed decisions about the effects of alcohol on their lives and lifestyles. Our alcohol education programmes, grants, expert information, and resources help create awareness around alcohol units and alcohol related issues
Daily Dose
The world’s leading news service on drug and alcohol misuse.
Drugscope
Information and resources for professionals and the public on drug-related issues.
Early Break
Early Break drugs project is a counselling, support and information service for under 18s, their families and carers around drug and alcohol use.
FRANK
A three-year initiative from the Home Office and Department of Health, supported by the Department for Education and Skills, focuses on class A drugs such as heroin, cocaine and ecstasy. Building on the work of the existing National Drugs Helpline.
Al – Anon family groups
Offer support and advice to anyone who is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon incorporates Alateen which is a specialist service for 12-20 year olds.
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
NA ( Narcotics Anonymous)
NA is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Release
Release is a vital source of support to thousands of drug users and their families. We are the only specialist provider of legal services to drug users in the UK, resolving their housing, debt and welfare problems.
SMART Recovery®
is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group.
Mental Health
SANE
National charity working to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental health problems. SANELINE 0845 767 8000 (12 noon to 2 am every day) is a national helpline providing information and support for people with mental health problems.
The Samaritans
The Samaritans provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Employment
Job Centre Plus
Provides help and advice on job hunting and on making or maintaining a benefit claim.
Citizens Advice Bureau guide to benefits
Advice and guidance on benefits in England
Government and Policy
Department of Health
Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.
National Treatment Agency
A special health authority established by the government to increase the availability, capacity and effectiveness of drug treatment services.
Making Decisions Alliance
A group of organisations (including Turning Point) lobbying government to make parliamentary time for legislation about mental capacity.
www.mentalhealthalliance.org.uk
Ministry of Justice
Official website of the Ministry of Justice, which is responsible for the courts, prisons, probation, criminal law and sentencing. Provides guidance for professionals across all areas.
Home Office
The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, counter-terrorism and police.
Young people and families
Department for Children, Schools and Families
The Department for Children, Schools and Families is one of three new government departments set up by the Prime Minister on 28 June 2007.
Adfam
Adfams’ mission is to improve the quality of life for families affected by drug and alcohol abuse.
Catch 22
Catch 22 works with young people and others who find themselves in seemingly impossible situations.