Drugs, alcohol and smoking
Are you concerned about any of the above substances?
Is anyone you know affected?
Do you know where to go for help and advice?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions then take a look at the information below...
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
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
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
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
A free confidential service providing information, support, advice and intervention for sexual health and substance use. The Service also offers free testing for sexually transmitted infections including HIV.
Contact or drop in at:
The Health Shop, 12 Broad Street, Hockley, Nottingham City Centre
Opening Times:
Mondays and Tuesdays 9am to 5pm
Wednesdays 2pm to 7pm
Thursdays 9.30am to 5pm
Fridays 9.30am to 4.30pm
Tel: 0115 947 5414
e-mail: healthshop@nottinghamcity-pct.nhs.uk
Go to youthzone sex and relationships advice pages for more information and advice on sexual health and the new Think Text service - confidential advice sent directly to a mobile.
A drugs information website for 11-14 year olds
www.drugscope.org.uk/dworld
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
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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Thursday 20 November 2008
