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LOCAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL

LOCAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG SUPPORT

There are some excellent drug and alcohol support services locally. Importantly there is also support for people who are concerned about someone else’s alcohol consumption or drug taking. The process of self-referral is explained below and then click below to find out details on the local services.

From Patient info
Information on the self-referral process and what to expect
Refer Yourself to NHS Drug and Alcohol Support Services Self-referral for drug and alcohol addiction services | Patient

Alcohol and drug support for children and young people (aged 10 to 18 years old) - MAIN LOCAL SELF REFERRAL SERVICE

FULL MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ALCOHOL OR DRUGS

From Cranstoun (Here4YOUth)
Is an alcohol and drug service for young people in Buckinghamshire (aged 10 to 18), providing drug and alcohol support wherever you, the young person, feel most comfortable (including locality hub, home, school or local café.) Here4YOUth, Buckinghamshire – Cranstoun

NHS SERVICE FINDER

For children who live outside local boundaries and are not served by the service(s) listed above you can search for drug and alcohol services closest to your postcode.

From the NHS
Find alcohol addiction support services Find alcohol addiction support services – NHS

From Frank
Find support near you (includes drug services) Find support near you | FRANK

Support for family and friends

SUPPORT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING

From Al-Anon
There for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Find a meeting near you al-anon uk /find-a-meeting

From DrugFAM
Helpline Supporting family, friends and carers affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol misuse Affected by Other’s Addiction – DrugFAM

Attend one of our support groups in South East ( including one in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) Affected by Other’s Addiction – DrugFAM

SUPPORT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRUG TAKING

From DrugFAM

Helpline Supporting family, friends and carers affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol misuse Affected by Other’s Addiction – DrugFAM
Attend one of our support groups in South East ( including one in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) Affected by Other’s Addiction – DrugFAM

From Families anonymous (Famanon)
Families Anonymous Meetings are for Families and Friends of those with a Drug or Related Behavioural Problem. Support near you. Local support is Aylesbury (Bucks) Meetings In The UK | Famanon

Public health advice and support

Public Health Buckinghamshire

From Buckinghamshire Council
Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and Drugs What is Substance Misuse

Support if you are 18 and over

18 and Over

If you are 18 and over adult services will support you and can be accessed under

alcohol and drugs (adult)

NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL

NATIONAL HELPLINES

There are many national organisations who can support and advise on drugs and alcohol, supporting children and families. Click below to find support:

Support for alcohol

SUPPORT FOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY ALCOHOL

From With You
Chat to us online Help and advice on drugs and alcohol – With You

Support for anyone affected by alcohol

From Alcohol Change UK (Drink Line)
Details of Drink Line: a free, confidential national helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s. Support online: Get help now | Alcohol Change UK

From Drinkaware (Drink Chat)
Drink Chat: Free online chat service for anyone who is looking for information or advice about their own, or someone else’s, drinking. Alcohol support services | Drinkaware

Support for drugs

SUPPORT FOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY DRUGS

From With You
Chat to us online Help and advice on drugs and alcohol – With You

From FRANK
Telephone helplines:

Need some friendly, confidential advice? Contact Frank Directly | Confidential Advice | FRANK
Concerned about a friend? How to help a friend | FRANK

From Release
Help and Advice: provides a free confidential and non-judgemental national information and advice service in relation to drugs and drug laws. Help and Advice | Release

Support for family and friends - alcohol

SUPPORT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING

From Al-Anon
Helpline Helpline | Al-Anon UK

From Nacoa
Our helpline is for everyone affected by a parent’s alcohol problems is the heart of Nacoa’s work. We are here for children, adults, and concerned others. Helpline – Nacoa

Support for children living with an alcohol dependent adult

From the Children’s Society
Information and links to helplines to support children living with an alcohol dependent adult.
Living with an alcohol dependent adult Living With Alcohol Dependent Adult | The Children’s Society

FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the UK chief medical officer’s recommendation on alcohol in childhood?

Chief medical officer’s recommendation

As Drinkaware suggests
“The UK chief medical officers recommend that an alcohol-free childhood is the healthiest and best option”. The law on alcohol and under 18s | Drinkaware

From Drinkaware (Drink Chat)
The law on alcohol and under 18s The law on alcohol and under 18s | Drinkaware

From Gov UK
Alcohol and young people Alcohol and young people – GOV.UK

What are the risks of drinking?

THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL IS NOT JUST PHYSICAL

Alcohol can have wide ranging impact on one’s life which can if excessive and prolonged affect physical health, mental health and social wellbeing. The effects of alcohol are not necessarily felt in one moment of time, but generally gradually impact general functioning, including with relationships, employment, education and ultimately finances, as well as the physical and mental health decline it can cause.

This is covered below:

From the NHS