HAGA - Links

You may find these sites or services useful, however, HAGA cannot be held responsible for any information found on or through them.

Drinkline offers free, confidential telephone information and self help, support for friends and family, and advice on where to seek help. Call 0800 917 8282 (England and Wales 24 hours a day).

Alateen provide support groups and advice for teenagers affected by their relatives, carers and friends of people with alcohol problems. Call 020 7407 0215.

Alcoholics Anonymous provide groups for alcohol users with regular meetings held in Haringey. Call 0845 769 7555.

NHS Direct is a comprehensive site covering all aspects of alcohol use and misuse. Call 0845 4647 for advice 24/7.

The Samaritans provide confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing. Call 08457 90 90 90 for free, confidential advice 24/7 or visit the site for online support.

NHS Choices provides a range of information and resources to help you reduce your drinking, including an iphone unit tracker, screening tool and alcohol service finder.

NHS Walk In Centres give you fast access to health advice and treatment. There are now around 90 NHS WiCs throughout England.

Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. They work to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems.

Parentline Plus offers help, support and advice to anyone who parents. Call 0808 800 2222 for help 24/7 or visit the site for online help.

The Supporting People programme offers vulnerable people the opportunity to improve their quality of life by providing a stable environment which enables greater independence.

Release is a national, free and confidential helpline offering advice on all matters relating to drugs and drug law. Call 0845 4500 215.

Rehab Online is a directory of residential rehabilitation services for adult drug and/or alcohol misusers in England and Wales. It will give you information about these services, whether you are a member of the public, a professional or a service user.

Re-solv is a national charity solely dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse (VSA). Re-Solv's purpose is to end volatile substance abuse, particularly among children and young people. Call 01785 810762 Mon to Friday 9am-5pm.

Local Support Services

EBAN Counselling Service for one-to-one counselling for family and friends supporting drug users. Call 020 8365 9032.

Chrysalis run a series of workshops to help family and friends who are affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. Call 020 8808 6550.

Insight Haringey is a confidential support service for young people aged 12-21 living with or affected by drug and alcohol issues in Haringey. Call 020 8493 8525 or drop-in to 40 Bromley Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0AW.

Haringey Council Carer Services/ Haringey Carers Centre offer information, advice, support and access to recreational and social activities for carers. Call 020 8888 0808 or 020 8489 3420 .

Families Anonymous support groups for family and friends of drug and alcohol users with regular meetings held in north and east London. Call 0845 1200 660.

Haringey Citizens Advice Bureau offer support, advice and information around issues faced by residents of, and workers in, Haringey. Call 0844 826 9715 for a 24-hour pre-recorded service.

Hearthstone provides survivors of domestic violence in Haringey with access to all the support they will need in one place. Call 020 8888 5362.

Key Support/HARTS for Families provide advice and support for families. Call 0207 428 8500 or 0845 303 2350.

Drug Action Teams (DAT) across England are responsible for tackling drug problems in their respective areas. They were set up to deliver the national drug strategy launched in 1998 and updated in 2008. As the name suggests, Haringey Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) is a partnership which includes alcohol in its remit. They bring together senior representatives of Haringey Council, the London Probation Service, the Metropolitan Police Service, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust and Haringey Teaching Primary Care Trust.