Drugs, alcohol, smoking, prescription medication
Are you concerned about any of the above substances?
Is anyone you know affected?
Do you know where to go for help?
apas (Alcohol Problems Advisory Service) Independent charity providing advice, information and treatment services to people of any age involved with drink, drug or gambling problems. apas 36 Park Road Nottingham NG1 6ER Tel: 0845 762 6316 anytime e-mail: www.apas.org.uk
Face it
Offering free and confidential support, advice, information and treatment to young people at risk of using/already using substances. Contact: Donnamarie Donnelly The Joint, Clerkson Street, Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1BQ Tel: 01623 643 598 or 0800 587 7878 (Young Persons FREEPHONE line only) Fax: 01623 429 794 e-mail: Donnamarie.donnelly@nottshc.nhs.uk
W.A.M (What About Me)
Confidential support service for children and young people who are affected by someone else's substance abuse. Contact: Nicola Crisp W.A.M. Laurel House Ransome Wood Business Park Mansfield Nottinghamshire Tel: 01623 635 330 Fax: 01623 659 136 Text: 07970 724 165 Confidential Helpline 01623 635 326 www.what-about-me.co.uk
Base 51
Provides a range of confidential, easy and safe to access services and support for young people aged 12 - 25 years. Contact: Base 51 51 Glasshouse Street Nottingham NG1 3LP Tel: 0115 952 5040 Fax: 0115 952 5080 e-mail: info@base51.org.uk www.base51.org.uk
Health Shop
A free confidential service providing information, support, advice and intervention for sexual health and substance use. Contact: Alexandra Bancroft Tel: 0115 947 5414 fax: 0115 859 9297 e-mail: healthshop@nottinghamcity-pct.nhs.uk
D-World A drugs information website for 11-14 year olds www.drugscope.org.uk/dworld
FRANK
If you’d like friendly, helpful advice about how drugs can affect you, or if you or someone you care about has a drug problem, call 0800 77 66 00 or visit www.talktofrank.com
Smoking and young people
Services in Nottingham offering advice on stopping smoking:
Bassetlaw Stop Smoking Service 0800 328 8553 New Leaf North Notts 01636 670630 (covers Newark and Sherwood, Mansfield and Ashfield) New Leaf 0115 934 9526 (covers Greater Nottinghamshire - Nottingham City, Gedling, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Hucknall)
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