Substance Misuse Support
You may be caring for someone who struggles with drugs, prescription drugs and/or alcohol.
Emerging Futures
Emerging Futures not only support the person struggling, but also the family and carers around them. They offer:
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Family coaches who support the family and friends of those affected by addiction and trauma.
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Family Effect Groups: peer-led support groups where people can connect and share their experiences.
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Foundations of Family: a 12-week, family-specific programme that builds confidence, resilience and coping skills and helps people make more informed choices.
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One-to-one Workshops and Activities: one off workshops and activities, in person or online, built around themes and needs identified by family member and residents.
You can contact them here:
Other services
Inspire East Lancashire
Alcohol & drug treatment centre in Accrington and Burnley that cover East Lancashire.
Contact via 01254 495382 or at inspirelancs.org.uk
NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria
Helpline supporting everybody's health. Call 0800 915 4640 Available 24/7 or visit www.lscft.nhs.uk
FRANK
FRANK is a support service that provides information about drugs, plus advice for people who use drugs, and their parents or carers.
Find support near you on the FRANK website
Call the Frank helpline: 0300 123 6600
Drug FAM
DrugFAM offers phone and email support to people affected by other people's drug or alcohol misuse.
Contact DrugFAM or call the helpline: 0300 888 3853
Families Anonymous
Families Anonymous is based on the same principles as Alcoholics Anonymous. It runs support meetings for the family and friends of people with a drug problem.
Email: office@famanon.org.uk or call the helpline: 020 7498 4680
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is a charity that runs programmes for recovery from addiction.
Its SMART Family and Friends Programme includes online or face-to-face meetings and online training for the family and friends of people with a drug addiction.
Release
Release offers free, confidential advice on drugs law for people who use drugs, and their families.
Email: ask@release.org.uk or call the helpline: 020 7324 2989
Togetherall
An online counselling service for anyone over 16. Visit www.togetherall.com
Red Rose Recovery
Supporting adults recovering from addiction and with the mental health/dual diagnosis. Visit www.redroserecovery.org.uk