Drug, Alcohol & Safety Advice
Sometimes we all need a little hope and love... if you are in need, have a problem, wanna chat, need advice - these web sites and organisations may be able to help...
Alcohol / Drugs:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Calderdale SMS - access and groups for adults experiencing difficulties with drugs, alcohol or any substance - 0800 283901. Harrison House, 10 Harrison Road, Halifax, HX1 2AF, drop-in Mon 1 - 4.30pm; Tue, Wed, Fri 10.30am - 4.30pm; Thur 11am - 4.30pm & 5 - 7pm; Sat 10am - noon (closed for lunch between 12.30pm and 1pm). Also contact for needle exchange outlets in Calderdale, drug treatment services and Aftercare for those leaving prison, community sentance or drug treatment programme - download the Open Access and Alcohol Service leaflets.
Calderdale User Forum - a voluntary group providing advocacy, education and support to the drug and ex-drug using community. 01422 397349 / 01422 397361. This group also runs a breakfast club at Halifax YMCA on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Lifeline - information, advice and support around substance use - 9 Ferguson St, Halifax, HX1 2EE open Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm. Tel 01422 258800.
National Drugs Helpline - 0800 77 66 00
Outlook - one to one support for adults who use drugs or alcohol, or have done so in the past, and live in Calderdale area. 11 Wards End, Halifax, HX1 1NX open Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm and Wed until 8pm. 01422 510000. Also Progress2Work scheme to support in finding employment.
Parent, carer and family support - help and information to those affected by someone else's drug use through support groups, drop-ins and one to one. School House, 56 Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 5ER - 01422 397355.
Parents Guides - to drugs (ref. DAPG) and solvents (ref. SAPG & DYYC) available free from 0800 555 777
Project Colt - giving you choices. Project Colt exists for those who want to become drug free and stay drug free. Motivational group work, step work, relapse prevention workshops, parenting workshops, one to one counselling, work experience and structured day programme. 5 St James Street, Halifax, HX1 5SU - 01422 323225.
St@y Scheme - housing and tenancy support services to people who have housing problems as a result of substance misuse. 01484 717089.
Teen Challenge Leeds - Unit 24, Manston Business Centre, Melbourne St, Leeds, LS2 7PS - 0113 2424644 / e-mail. Drop in Tuesday and Saturday 7.30pm - 10pm and Wednesday (ladies only) 10am - 1.30pm.
Meet others / support:
4girlshalifax - a drop in for 13-17 year old girls every Tuesday 5.30 - 7.30pm at Calderdale Women's Centre, 23 Silver Street - chat, watch videos, music, advice and support. Info 01422 386503 / web site
Connexions - web site
Crisis Pregnancy Centre - Pregnant? Worried? Come and chat, have a free pregnancy test, talk about the options with trained advisors. We can also help with Government Benefits; baby clothes and other needs; talking to your family; adoption or fostering; counselling after an abortion. Drop in Mon and Tue 12-2pm at Jubilee House, 5 St James Street, Halifax, HX1 5SU - multimap . Or phone 01422 357589 / email info@cpchalifax.org.uk
Refuge - 24 hour national crisis line 08705 995 443
Samaritans - 08457 90 90 90 / web site
Shelterline - 0808 800 4444
Victim Support - 0845 30 30 900
Women's Aid - domestic violence helpline (ladies only) 08457 023 468Youthfax - addresses for Calderdale agencies - web site
Young Persons Arrest Referral Scheme - for Calderdale young people aged 10-17 who have received a police reprimand or subject to a mandatory drug test after arrest and charge - Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm, 2 Trinity Place, Halifax, HX1 2BD - 01422 368279.
Safety:
Lucie Blackman Trust (safety tools)