ADFAM National

We know that families can play a vital role in educating children about drus and alcohol. ADFAM produces a range of publications providing information for specific situations faced by families affected by alcohol and drugs.

Publications can be ordered by telephone or on the website

• Tel: 020 7928 8898
• www.adfam.org.uk  

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Their only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

• Tel: 0845 769 7555
• www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk   

Free and confidential helpline for anyone who is concerned about their own or someone else's drinking.

• Tel (Helpline): 0800 917 8282    9.00am - 11.00pm    Mon - Fri  

For free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day, talk to FRANK

• Tel: 0800 77 66 00
• www.talktofrank.com  

A free helpline dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance misuse.

• Tel: 0800 800 2345    Mon - Fri   9.00am - 5.00pm (excluding public holidays)
• email: helpline@re-solv.org
• www.re-solv.org  

Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.

• Tel (Helpline): 020 7284 1123    10.00am - 10.00pm
• email: helpline@cauk.org.uk
• www.ca.org  

Free and confidential helpline for anyone who is concerned about their own or someone else's drinking

• Tel: 0800 917 8282  

For relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioural problems within their family.

• Tel (Helpline): 0845 1200 660
• email: office@famanon.org.uk
• www.famanon.org.uk  

Provides information and advice about legal and social aspects of drug use

• Tel: 0845 4500 215
• www.release.org.uk  

The British Liver Trust

Provides information, support and advice to people who are concerned about or living with hepatitis or any other liver disease.

• Tel: 01425 463080
• www.britishlivertrust.org.uk  

If you have information about any crime phone crimestoppers.

• Tel: 0800 555 111
• www.crimestoppers-uk.org  

Provides details of organisations that give legal advice and help

• Tel: 0845 608 1122
• www.justask.org.uk  

Advice about HIV/AIDS, sexual health, STD's, local services, clinics and support services.

• Tel: 0800 567 123    7 days a week, 24 hours a day  

NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse-led advice and health information service, providing confidential information on a variety of health related issues.

• Tel: 0845 4647
• www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk  

Provides practical advice and guidance on how to quit smoking.

• Tel: 0800 169 0169    7.00am - 11.00pm daily
• www.givingupsmoking.co.uk  

Support service for anyone affected by mental health issues.

• Tel: 020 8974 5814    10.00am-3.00pm Mon - Fri
• www.rethink.org  

Provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress.

• Tel: 0845 790 9090
• www.samaritans.org  

Provides free and confidential support to help victims deal with their experience of crime, whether or not you report the crime.

• Tel: 0845 30 30 900
• www.victimsupport.com  

The Helpline provides support, information and a listening ear to women experiencing domestic abuse.

• 0808 2000 247
• www.womensaid.org.uk