Information on the organisations that offer assistance to drug users and their friends and families.
National Organisations
FRANK
www.talktofrank.com (opens in new
window)
A drugs helpline providing information and support on drug-related issues.
Helpline: 0800 77 66 00 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Text: 82111
DrugFAM
www.drugfam.co.uk (opens in new
window)
DrugFAM offer support to families struggling with addiction. They offer 1-to-1 counselling, and support those affected by someone
else's use or misuse of drugs or alcohol. The trained staff are experienced in knowing what it's like to live with an addict.
Helpline: 0845 388 3853 (lines open 9am to 9pm)
Adfam
www.adfam.org.uk (opens in new window)
Offering support for families and friends of drug users - including information on drugs and the criminal justice system, plus
details of local support groups.
Organisations in Scotland
Know the Score
http://knowthescore.info (opens in new
window)
Provides information about drugs, and a helpline.
Helpline: 0800 587 587 9 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Crew
www.crew2000.org.uk (opens in new
window)
Crew are based in Edinburgh and aim to reduce harm for those using drugs. The website lists their full range of services.
Organisations in Wales
Dan247
www.dan247.org.uk (opens in new
window)
Dan247 is a bilingual helpline for anyone in Wales wanting information or help relating to drugs or alcohol.
Helpline: 0800 6 33 55 88 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Organisations in Northern Ireland
NICAS
http://nicas.info (opens in new window)
Dan247 is a bilingual helpline for anyone in Wales wanting information or help relating to drugs or alcohol.
Helpline: 0800 6 33 55 88 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Other Support
Cruse Bereavement Care
www.cruse.org.uk (opens in new window)
Supporting all bereaved people by offering advice, support and information, no matter how recently or long ago your loved one died.
Helpline: 0844 477 9400 (lines open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm)
RD4U
www.rd4u.org.uk (opens in new window)
Run by Cruse (see above), this is their service aimed specifically at supporting young people aged 12 to 18.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm)
Get Connected
www.getconnected.org.uk (opens
in new window)
Free helpline and email service helping young people find the best support whatever their problem. Join the online web chat.
Helpline: 0808 808 4994 (lines open, 1pm to 11pm every day)
Email: help@getconnected.org.uk
Transform Drug Policy Foundation
www.tdpf.org.uk (opens in new window)
A leading drug policy thinktank, campaigning for an end to the war on drugs.
Drugscope
www.drugscope.org.uk (opens in new
window)
DrugScope (formerly ISDD and SCODA) is an independent centre for information and expertise on drugs; it aims to inform policy
development and reduce drug-related harm.
Release
www.release.org.uk (opens in new
window)
Release offer free and confidential advice to the public and professionals on drugs and drugs law.
Information about call charges:
0800 - Free from BT landline.
0808 - Free from BT landlines and most mobile and other networks.
0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set-up charge from a BT landline. Mobile and other network rates may be
higher.
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set-up charge from a BT landline. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
