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Other support groups
1. Family Support Group, AYLESBURY. BUCKS. Offers support, information and advice for the families and friends of individuals who are experiencing drug/alcohol problems. Runs fortnightly on a Wednesday evening between 6.30 - 8 pm at ACT, Tindal Cottage, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1EU. Contact Kirsty Hawkins on 01296 425329.
2. Southmead Project BRISTOL Offers emotional and practical support together with themed groups to parents/carers and other family members of drug users.
165 Greystoke Avenue Southmead Bristol, BS 10 6AS
6.30 pm - 8.00pm Tuesdays. Can field calls normally 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon - Fri
3. CPSG (Cheltenham Parent Support Group) CHELTENHAM. Available nationally. Offers telephone, e-mail, or one-to-one information and support, for anyone concerned by another's substance misuse. e-mail: help@cpsg.org.uk Telephone support line: 01242 222872
4. SPODA Family and Carer Support, CHESTERFIELD Aim is to limit the harm that can result from another's drug use. Spoda provides information which allows the family to understand and deal with their circumstances, the opportunity to improve coping skills, respite, assistance by advocating for clients, family support groups, telephone support, alternative therapies to reduce tension and improve well being, support to families who have lost a loved one to a drug related death. Also provides learning opportunities for families/carers around: - coping with conflict, setting and keeping boundaries, how families can support a substance user and give a better understanding of the effects of drugs and the nature of dependency
104 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1NE Freephone 0800 068 5718 Text number for clients 07918 721180 Admin 01246 210170 Contact Jane Makemson www.spoda.org.uk
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5. Lauren's Link DERBY. Support for families affected by Substance/Alcohol misuse also Bereavement/Criminal Justice and Drug awareness.
Mon -Thurs 9am - 4.30pm Fri 9am - 1pm Open Door Policy,
Group sessions: Every Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
laurenslink@btconnect.com Tel: 01332 362744 /Fax 01332 362638
6. Ian Gow Memorial Health Centre, Milfoil Drive, Langney, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX (EASTBOURNE, HASTINGS, LEWES, WEALDEN OR ROTHER
Contact: Mel Stratford: 01323 738390 (Care for the Carers)
Seon Mill: 01323 466549 (East Sussex Safer Communities Team)
7. Snowdrops Family Drug Support LEICESTERSHIRE, Support groups and one to one meetings offering advice, information and support. Leicester and Rutland, evening meetings. snowdrops@topmail.co.uk tel. 07929 361135
8.The Oasis Project LINCOLNSHIRE was started by mothers who were caring for heroin users in the family and had no one to turn to. Offers support (including bereavement support and help to grandparents) to families, friends and carers of drug and alcohol users across the county of Lincolnshire.A 24 hour/365 day Helpline to ring or text: 07900 013041
oasislincs@hotmail.com, www.drugsupport.co.uk
Office: 01522 523581 for details of Meetings and Drop-ins across Lincolnshire.
Oasis House, 6 Mint Lane, Lincoln LN1 1UD Tel 01522 523581www.drugsupport.co.uk
9.WAM (What About Me?) MANSFIELD but working across the whole of NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Supporting children and young people affected by somebody else's substance use. Working with 5-19 year olds and offering play therapy and therapeutic support to children and advocacy and mentoring services to young people aged 11-19.Work is on a 1-1 basis with group activities being provided during school holiday times. Nicola Crisp, Manager, WAM (What About Me?), Laurel House, Ransom Wood Business Park, Southwell Road West, Mansfield, NG210ER. Telephone & Fax 01623 635330
10. Livin IT!' NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Livin It deliver a quality service with the aim of improving the treatment journey, representing the voice of service users, their families and carers in development, planning, commissioning and delivery of services across Nottinghamshire County through advocacy, peer support and user/carer involvement and consultation.
teresa.seymour@nottinghamshirecounty-tpct.nhs.uk
Laurel House, Southwell Road West, Ransom Wood Business Park, Rainworth, Mansfield NG21 0ER Freephone 9-5pm 0800 6335711
11. HETTYS, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, Family & Carer support organisation in Nottinghamshire which has been described as a 'Rolls Royce' service by the new Carer Lead at the NTA.
Marlborough House, 23 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, Notts NG18 2AF.
Tel 01623 643476, e.mail: info@hettys.org.uk, www.hettys.org.uk
12. Regents House NOTTINGHAM, 365 day of the year support service for anyone affected by someone else's drug use. Regents House, 11 Haydn Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2JX regentshouse@carersfederation.co.uk 0800 052 5959
13. Escape Family Support, NORTHUMBERLAND, ALNWICK, BERWICK, MORPETH, BLYTH, SEATON, DELAVAL, HEXHAM, PRUDHOE AND WANSBECK
a full range of services is provided to families, carers including advice & information, counselling, 1-1 support, advocacy, complementary therapies, support groups, home visits, arts & diversionary activities, respite breaks, court support, support with prison visits, and 24-hour helpline.Office: 01670 544055 or Helpline:07702833944 for an appointment.
The 24-Hour Helpline number for Gateshead Carers is : 08002346520
14. Parent Support Link SOUTHAMPTON, offering services through out Hampshire.
Informing and supporting people affected by someone else's drug use, by offering a 24/7
Face to face sessions by appointment and regular support groups.
E-mail: p.s.l@btconnect.com www.parentsupportlink.org.uk Tel: 02380 399764
15. The Living Room, Friends and Family Support Group, STEVENAGE Offers structured group therapy, support, education, 1-to-1 and a creche facility.
8-10 The Glebe, Chells Way, Stevenage, Herts SG2 0DJ
Thursdays, 10.30 am - 2.30 pm. 01438 355649 enquiries@thelivingroom.me.uk
www.thelivingroom.me.uk
16. Families Also Matter SOUTH GLOUSCESTERSHIRE
Drugs and Homeless Initiative (South Gloucestershire Drugs and Alcohol Service)
Weekly support groups for families and carers are held during the evening every week in both Warmley and Yate. The service also offers one to one counselling, couples counselling and family conferences.
For more information call 01454 868750 or freephone 0800 0733 011
17. South Area Parent Support (SAPS) Doxford Park SUNDERLAND Provides a focal point for parents to receive information and support in Sunderland, and address drug & alcohol concerns within the community. Meetings are held the last Friday of every month at 10 am at Meadow Nursery Cottage, Doxford Park southareaparents@hotmail.co.uk Tel - 0191 5203444 Mobile- 07912641203 www.southareaparentsupport.org
18. Family and Friends Leamington Spa, WARWICKSHIRE and covers the entire county.
2 Facilitated Self Help Support Groups for the family, friends and carers of substance misusers; one in STRATFORD-UPON-AVON and the other in RUGBY.
National HELPLINE 0808 800 2000 and is open from 10am to 4pm and 7pm until 10pm Monday to Friday. There is an answer machine outside of these hours. : info@familyfriends-drugs.org.uk 44 Holly Walk, Leamington Spa, CV32 4HY, Admin Line 01926 314837
19. Family Support Link WELLINGBOROUGH, but services cover the whole of NORTHAMPTONSHIRE One to one meets, telephone support, group meetings held on various evenings across the county - contact us for details. A confidential and non-judgmental support for families and carers affected by drug misuse
fslcontact@yahoo.co.uk / 01933 446496
20. Family Support and Information in WEST SUSSEX
Drop in services aim to provide a safe place, where people affected by someone else’s drinking/drug use can receive free, confidential information and support from a team of friendly advisors. Refreshments are provided and our friendly volunteer advisors are well trained and non judgemental. The drop in’s take place at the following places:
a)The Place Drop In - WORTHING
24 Marine Place, Worthing (next to the Yoga Centre).
Anytime between 5.30 and 7pm every Tuesday.
b) Park Barn Drop In - HORSHAM
North Street, Horsham (opposite The Capitol, behind New Park House).
Anytime between 5.30 and 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month.
c)The Hub Drop In - BOGNOR
The Hub Community Centre, on the corner of Queensway and Canada Grove, Bognor. Anytime between 1pm and 2.30pm on Thursday lunchtimes.
d) The Orchard drop in - CRAWLEY
Gleneagles Court, Brighton Road, Southgate, Crawley.
Anytime between 12.30pm and 2pm on Monday lunchtimes.
e) Friends and Family Support – SOUTHWICK
The Corner House, 45 Southwick Street (opposite Southwick Community Centre and Barn Theatre), Southwick.Meet on the 1st Thursday of every month, from 7.30pm til 9pm.Contact the Families and Friends Project on 01243 382940
The PATCHED helpline is open 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm on
0800 085 4450.
f) Families and Friends Project WEST SUSSEX Drug and Alcohol Team
Jane Brown Project Coordinator
City Gates, 2-4 Southgate, Chichester, PO19 2DJ
01243 382940 E-mail: jane.brown@westsussex.gov.uk
21. Wigan & Leigh Family Support Group WIGAN, confidential support, Drug awareness, Stress relief therapies, information about drug services/treatments
24 Hallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1LR Every Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Free phone 08004581092
TALKING ABOUT CANNABIS
A support and information sharing web-site for anyone whose lives have been affected by cannabis misuse. Run by parent Debra Bell, the site also has an affiliated campaign group set up by concerned parents called 'Talking About Cannabis Parental Action Group', details on the web-site.
SCOTLAND
Gallowgate Family Support Group, GLASGOW 1343 Gallowgate, Glasgow G31 4DN welcomes donations
www.crimestoppers-uk. org
Do you know who is dealing drugs or committing crime to fund their drugs habit? Drug dealers Deal in Death, if you don't want to talk to the police but have information that will help tackle drugs crime, call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555111. Nobody will know you called and what you tell us will help solve drug crime and may save lives.
COAP Children of addicted parents and people , COAP is a website and online forum for young people affected by someone else's addiction.
www.coap.co.uk (video clips/podcasts/polls) emma@coap.co.uk
Emma Spiegler, Founder of COAP
NACOA - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS, NACOA aims to provide information, advice and support for children of alcoholics, of all ages, those concerned about their welfare, and anyone else affected by a family member's drinking.
Helpline: 0800 358 34 56 Email: helpline@nacoa.org.uk www.nacoa.org.uk
FAMILIES PLUS CARER/FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
Based at: Bournemouth, Bodmin, Poole, Salisbury, Trowbridge and West Howe (telephone/email for venue addresses) Free, confidential, facilitated weekly support groups providing time to talk, increased understanding and alternative coping strategies
Times/meeting days vary according to location, email or phone for details
E.mail contact: admin.familiesplus@actiononaddiction.org.uk Telephone: 01747 832015 Sheila Thomas, Office Manager, Action on Addiction - Families Plus, Jill Cunningham House East Knoyle, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6BE, T 01747 832015
The Drugs Prevention Education & Awareness Project (DPEAP) AYLESBURY
The White Hall
Ardenham Lane
Aylesbury
Bucks
HP12 3PQ
Jrowley@buckscc.gov.uk
Tel (01296) 427797
John Patience BRIGHTON
Communities Against Drugs Development Officer Ovest House
58 West Street
Brighton
BN1 2RA
Tel: 01273 292949
Fax: 01273 292808
Parents against Drug Abuse + www.pada.org.ukNarcotics Anonymous + www.ukna.orgAlcoholics Anonymous + www.al-anon.org.ukFamilies Anonymous + www.famanon.org.ukAlcohol Concern + www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
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