Drug & Alcohol Helplines and Services

• Drinkline - 0800 9178282 - Provides confidential information and self-help advice, can put callers in touch with local alcohol advice centres for one-to-one help, and supports friends and family of people who are drinking.
• Release - 020 7729 9904 / 0845 4500 0215 - 24hr helpline offering information on arrest, the law and legal issues.
• Drinkaware - www.drinkaware.co.uk - Online information about alcohol and harm reduction interventions.
• Alcohol Concern - 020 7928 7377 / www.alcoholconcern.org.uk - The national agency on alcohol misuse. It offers general information about alcohol and can provide details of local alcohol advisory centres.
• Alcohol Anonymous - 0845 769 7555 / www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk - A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences with each otherso that they may solve their common problem and help others recover.
• The National Drugs Helpline - 0870 776 600 - Offers free and confidential information about drugs. It can refer people to local drug advice services.
• ADFAM National - 020 7928 8900 - Provides a confidential support and information helpline for families and friends of drug users.
• Families Anonymous - 020 7498 4680 - Supports self-help groups around the country for families and friends of people with drug-related problems.
• Frank - 0800 776600 (lines are open 24hrs) / www.talktofrank.com - Frank provides free and confidential advice about any drug issues whether its information you're after, advice or just a chat. Frank also have leaflets that they can send you free of charge which explain all about the different types of drugs.
• Al-Anon Family Groups - 020 7403 0888 - Provides self-help sessions for people whose lives are effected by someone elses drinking.
• Turning Point - 020 7702 230 / www.turning-point.co.uk - Works with children, parents, families and friends affected by alcohol misuse.
• National Association for Children of Alcoholics - 0800 358 3456 - Provides information, advice and support to children of alcoholics and people concerned with their welfare through its free, confidential telephone helpline.
• Crime Stoppers - 0800 555 111 - To provide anonymous information on those suspected of crime.
• NHS Direct - 0845 46 47 / www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk - 24hr helpline for nurse advice and health information. In an emergency dial 999.
• Childline - 0800 11 11 / www.childline.org.uk - Free 24hr helpline for young people who are in trouble or danger.
• Samaritans - 08457 90 90 90 / www.samaritans.org - Free 24hr Helpline.

Statutory / Non-Statutory Services in Torbay and Devon

• Torbay Primary Care Drug Team -  Torbay Care Trust

01803 604330

Walnut Lodge, Walnut Road, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6HP

www.torbaycaretrust.nhs.uk/your-health-your-care/drug-and-alcohol-action-team

•  South Devon Drug and Alcohol Service - Devon Partnership Trust

 01803 291129

Shrublands House, 8 Morgan Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 5RS

• EDP - South Devon Drug and Alcohol Services

 01803 604330 or 01626 351144

Walnut Lodge, Walnut Road, Torquay, TQ2 6HP / Bakers Hill, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1YP

• Harbour - Drug and Alcohol Service (Plymouth)

01752 314222

9/10 Ermington Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 6QG

• Addaction (Alcohol counselling services - Exeter, east & mid-devon inc.Barnstaple)

08451 302605

3 The Courtyard, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EP

• ENDAS - Devon Partnership Trust

01392 208210

Wonford House Hospital, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5HY

• EDP - Exeter, East & Mid-devon Drug Service

0845 371 99 88

Uplands, 81 Heavitree Road, Exeter

• The Quay Centre - Devon Partnership Trust

01271 344454

22 Litchden Street, Baqrnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND

• EDP - North Devon Drug Services

01271 370712

Unit 6, Riverside Court, Castle Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1DR