SUPPORT INDEX
PARENT SUPPORT-WORRIED ABOUT DRUGS OR ALCHOHOL ABUSE ?
This is a list of services in your local area, along with some national agencies you can contact no matter where you live.
Some of the services listed below may not be available to everyone. They might be specific to a certain age group, or require a referral from a GP or health professional.
We recommend you ring ahead first, to see if it's the most suitable choice.
Regent's House
- Telephone: 0115 912 8035
- 11 Haydn Road , Nottingham , NG5 2YX
- Open: Contact for details of times.
Info: The service offers support to parents, carers, families and friends of drug users in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Confidential telephone support, one to one outreach service, group support, accurate tailored information, advocacy and signposting.
- Area: Nottingham
- Referral: Self
- Website: www.carersfederation.co.uk
The Priory Clinic
- Telephone: 0115 969 3388
- Ransom Road , Nottingham , NG3 5GS
- Open: 24hrs a day
Info: Provides residential and day-care services to help individuals and families recover from the physical and emotional effects of alcohol and drug problems and to achieve healthy, productive lives. Free-standing addictions facility, specialising in working with NHS and statutory providers. Also accepts self-funded patients and patients who are covered by private medical insurance.
- Area: Nottingham
- Referral: self or professional
- Website: www.prioryhealthcare.com
Nottingham Alcohol and Drug Team - Porchester Ward
- Nottingham Alcohol and Drug Team - Porchester Ward
- Telephone: 0115 969 1300 ext 40705
- The Wells Road Centre, Nottingham , NG3 3AA
- Open: Monday - Friday
Info: In - patient treatment unit for NADT. 13 bed unit. 9 for people with drug related problems and 4 for those with alcohol related problems. Services on offer include detox, stabilisation and assessment. Does not accept self referrals.
- Area: Nottingham
- Referral: GP/Professional
Nottingham Alcohol and Drug Team - Porchester Ward
- Telephone: 0115 969 1300 ext 40705
- The Wells Road Centre, Nottingham , NG3 3AA
- Open: Monday - Friday
Info: In - patient treatment unit for NADT. 13 bed unit. 9 for people with drug related problems and 4 for those with alcohol related problems. Services on offer include detox, stabilisation and assessment. Does not accept self referrals.
- Area: Nottingham
- Referral: GP/Professional
Mary Magdalen Foundation
- Telephone: 0115 979 1088
- The Sanctuary, Nottingham , NG7 7EX
- Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Sat 10am - 1pm
Info: This is a Christian charity and offers a counselling service which is open to those of all faiths, or none and there is no specifically religious input (18+ yrs). They focus on the issues underlying the clients use of alcohol or for people affected by someone else's alcoholism. Services offered include: Five day a week programme for clients in early recovery, short term intervention counselling, couple counselling/family support group for clients, 12 step study group. Also offers 12 step study group, training and advice for professionals. There is disabled access and toilet facilities and there is help and individual support for those with learning difficulties. There is no waiting period and no charges.
- Area: Nottingham
- Referral: Self
STARS Project (The Children's Society)
- Telephone: 0115 942 2974
- Unit 15-16, Nottingham , NG5 9RW
- Open: Mon - Fri 9 am - 5pm (will see children out of hours as required)
Info: Services for children aged four and over affected by past and present parental drug and alcohol use. Provides ndividual and group based support, therapeutic services and advocacy services for children as and when required.
- Area: Nottingham
- Referral: Self
Thorneywood Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services / Head2Head
- Telephone: 0115 844 0515
- Porchester Road , Nottingham , NG3 6LF
- Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Info: Young people aged 18 and under who have a substance use/misuse problem who also have difficulties with their emotional or mental health. Young people dependent on opiates. Offering ongoing support and detox. Also work with young people who have a significant emotional or mental health problem and who have been affected by the misuse of others. Flexible, will see young people where they want to be seen. Young people can ring, text or get someone else to get in touch.
- Area: Nottingham
- Referral: Self
B.A.C-I.N Self Help Support Group
- Telephone: 07980 149076
- Huntingdon House, Nottingham , NG1 3LY
- Open: Support meeting held every Tuesday from 7.30 - 9pm
Info: Black and Asian Cultural Identification of Narcotics hold meetings for men and women who are seeking recovery from substance misuse (drugs and alcohol). Self help support that is culturally sensitive and appropriate to the needs of Black and Asian men and women. Also provide outings and activities away from the drug and pub scene.
- Area: Nottingham
- Referral: Self
ADEPT
- Telephone: 07815 194410
- Apas Building , Nottingham , NG1 6QR
- Open: Mon - Thu 5 - 7pm, Fri 5 - 6.30pm
Info: Operates an out of hours 12 step abstinence based day programme for substance misuse. Services provided include one-to-one counselling, drug therapy and workshops. The service is staffed by qualified councillors, therapists and some voluntary workers.
- Area: Nottingham
- Referral: Self
PARENT SUPPORT WEBSITES
Until we build the life centre we have provided other organizations that may help to support you, remember if you feel that you would rather contact us first relating to any issues please feel free to do so.
Care for the Family
Aims to promote strong family life.
Tel: 029 2081 0800
Email: mail@cff.org.uk
Website: www.careforthefamily.org.uk
ChildcareLink
Find childcare and early education in your area.
Tel: 0800 096 0296
Website: www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Children's Legal Centre
Independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people.
Tel: 01206 872466
Email: clc@essex.ac.uk
Website: www.childrenslegalcentre.com
Child Support Agency
Assesses, collects and pays child support maintenance.
Tel: 0845 713 3133
Website: www.csa.gov.uk
Contact a Family
Iinformation and support for parents of children with special needs and disabilities.
Tel: 0808 808 3555
Text: 0808 808 3556
Email: info@cafamily.org.uk
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
Council for Disabled Children
Tel: 020 7843 1900
Email: cdc@ncb.org.uk
Website: www.ncb.org.uk/cdc
Cry-sis
Helpline for parents with crying and sleepless children.
Tel: 08451 228 669
Website: www.cry-sis.com
Daycare Trust
Promotes high-quality affordable childcare for all.
Tel: 020 7840 3350
Email: info@daycaretrust.org.uk
Website: www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Disability Action ( Northern Ireland )
Website: www.disabilityaction.org
Disabled Living Foundation
Free, impartial advice about disability equipment and mobility products.
Tel: 0845 130 9177
Textphone: 020 7432 8009
Email: advice@dlf.org.uk
Website: www.dlf.org.uk
Disabled Parents Network
National organisation of and for disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents
Tel: 0870 241 0450
Email: e-help@disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
Website: www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
ERIC (Education & Resources for Improving Childhood Continence)
Tel: 0845 370 8008
Website: www.enuresis.org.uk
Family Fund
Aims to ease the stress on families who care for severely disabled children under 16.
Tel: 0845 130 4542
Email: info@familyfund.org.uk
Website: www.familyfundtrust.org.uk
Family Mediators Association
Supports couples who are considering separation or divorce.
Tel: 0808 200 0033
Website: www.thefma.co.uk
Full Time Mothers
Membership, support and campaigning organisation representing parents all over the UK .
Website: www.fulltimemothers.org
Grandparents' Association
A registered charity that provides an advice line for information on all aspects of grandparenting.
Helpline: 0845 434 9585
Email: info@grandparents-association.org.uk
Website: www.grandparents-association.org.uk
HomeDad
Support group for stay-at-home dads.
Tel: 0775 254 9085
Email: info@homedad.org.uk
Website: www.homedad.org.uk
Home-Start
Support to parents of under-fives.
Information line: 0800 068 6368
Email: info@home-start.org.uk
Website: www.home-start.org.uk
National Childbirth Trust
Enquiries: 0870 444 8707
Pregnancy and birth line: 0870 444 8709
Membership: 0870 990 8040
Email: enquiries@nct.org.uk
Website: www.nct.org.uk
National Childminding Association of England and Wales
Tel: 0845 880 0044
Email: info@ncma.org.uk
Website: www.ncma.org.uk
One Parent Families | Gingerbread
Highlights and promotes the welfare of single parents and their children in England , Wales and Northern Ireland .
Tel: 0800 018 5026
Website: www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
One Parent Families Scotland
Offers support and guidance to lone parents with information on employment/training opportunities, social security and taxation.
Tel: 0808 801 0323
Email: info@opfs.org.uk
Website: www.opfs.org.uk
Parentline Plus
National helpline providing support, information and guidance to parents and carers.
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Text: 0800 783 6783
Website: www.parentlineplus.org.uk
The Parents Centre
Information on how to help with your child's learning.
Website: www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Parents Advice Centre (NI)
A confidential service offering support to parents under stress.
Tel: 0808 801 0722
Email: parents@pachelp.org
Website: www.pachelp.org
RAC - Car seat safety
Information on children's car seat safety.
Website: www.rac.co.uk
Relate
Confidential relationship counselling.
Tel: 0845 130 4016
Website: www.relate.org.uk
Stonewall
Information for gay, lesbian and bisexual parents.
Tel: 020 7593 1850
Email: info@stonewall.org.uk
Website: www.stonewall.org.uk
SureStart
Government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child.
Tel: 0870 000 2288
Email: info@dfes.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.surestart.gov.uk
Working Families
Helping parents to balance work and family life.
Tel: 020 7253 7243
Website: office@workingfamilies.org.uk
Website: www.workingfamilies.org.uk
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