Support Agencies
Local and National support agencies, useful web resources and other relevent links.
NATIONAL
Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire
Support for families and friends of problem drinkers.
Tel: 020 7403 0888
Helpline hours: 10.00 to 22.00
Email: alanonuk@aol.com
Website:www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Alateen
For young people who are affected by a problem drinker.
Tel:020 7403 0888
Alcohol Concern
This is the national voluntary agency on alcohol misuse
Website: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Childline
Helpline for children and young people in danger or distress. Telephone
counselling for any child with any problem. 24 hour support, advice and
referrals. 24 hours a day.
Tel:0800 11 11
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Drinkline
Advice and information for anyone concerned about alcohol misuse. Advice
on sensible drinking and information on services to help people cut down
on their drinking. Leaflets and literature available.
Tel: 0800 917 8282
Monday to Thursday, 9.00 to 23.00; Friday to Sunday, 24 hours a day
Frank:
Realistic and practical information and advice about drugs including alcohol.
National freephone number, 24 hours a day in confidence.
Tel: 0800 77 66 00
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Drinkaware
This is a national drugs awareness site for young people and parents/carers.
Drinkaware can put you in touch with you local alcohol advice centres for
help and advice.
Website: www.drinkaware.co.uk
NSPCC
The UK’s leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention
of cruelty to children.
Free 24- hour Child Protection Helpline that provides information, advice
and counselling to anyone concerned about a child’s safety
Tel: 0808 800 5000
LOCAL
Connexions
Offers a range of guidance for 13 to 19 year olds. For more information
about Connexions contact your local Connexions Centre. For immediate information
and advice contact Connexions Direct Tel: 080 800 13 2 19 Website: www.connexions-direct.com
Local website:www.cx-lancs.co.uk
Drugline Lancashire Ltd
A comprehensive drugs service for drug users, their families, friends and
workers. Tel: 01772 825492 Email: drugline@provider.co.uk Website:www.druglinelancs.co.uk
The Line
Confidential information, advice and support for young people on anything
that is concerning them. Freephone number available daily from 10am-10pm
Tel: 0800 511 111 Or text: 07786 511 111 Email: www.q2a.co.uk
Urban Exchange:
Advice centre for 11-25 year olds in the Preston area.
Tel: 01772 255300
What Now
Information shop with signposting to local services.
Email: enquiries@whatnow.co.uk Website: www.whatnow.co.uk
Youth and Community Service
For more information about services available to all young people through
the Youth and Community Service contact: Tel: 01772 532821 Email: info@lancsycs.org
Website: www.lancsycs.org