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For advice and information on lots of issues surround drugs and alcohol please call the following helplines -
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone elses drinking. We believe alcoholism affects the whole family, not just the drinker. We are an international organisation with over 800 support groups in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience in order to solve their common problems
Alateen is for teenage relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is part of Al-Anon.
We believe alcoholism is a family disease that affects everyone in the family. Alateen meetings are attended by 12-17 year olds. They meet to share their experiences of having, or having had, a problem drinker in their lives. They help and support each other.
To contact Al-Anon or Alateen (Helpline 10am - 10pm, 365 days a year) telephone 0141 339 8884
Crimestoppers is a registered charity working to help solve crimes.
By providing the phone line, 0800 555 111, people who do not want to go to the police to report crime can call us anonymously to give information they know about crime. The charity is responsible for operating and funding the activities of Crimestoppers anonymous phone number, 0800 555 111. In essence, this means promoting the phone number to those people most likely to use it and ensure we have the resources to do this effectively. We also work on youth-related projects to raise awareness of Crimestoppers among young people. The main work of the charity is done by our 39 regional Crimestoppers Boards, who span the UK. The regional Boards are run by volunteers, who all give up their time to promote the Crimestoppers anonymous phone number 0800 555 111, through regional-specific campaigns and events.
Drink Line
0800 917 8282
For help and advice on alcohol related issues call Drinkline.
Drinkline offers the following services:
- information and self-help materials
- help to callers worried about their own drinking
- support to the family and friends of people who are drinking
- advice to callers on where to go for help.
Drinkline is a confidential service and no names need be given.
Callers to the above number have the option of listening to recorded information about alcohol or talking to an adviser.
Our trained health advisors are there to help you with information and advice on a wide range of health related issues:
- Practical ways to improve your health
- Information about Health Conditions
- Access to support groups and organisations
- Information on your health concerns
- How to access NHS services
- Employment within the NHS
- Access to free condoms
If you want to improve your health, we can offer you a range if help; from simple advice to a personalised self care folder.
Call the Free Health Line on 0500 20 20 30
Studio 8 is a service provided by Turning Point Scotland for The Moray Council and NHS Grampian.
Studio 8 was commisioned to provide Direct Access Services to people 16+ who use alcohol and drugs throughout Moray. The service will provide individual needs based interventions for people with a range of substance misuse issues.
Call Studio 8 on 01343 543792
Grampian Police (Non-emergency)
Grampian Police is committed to working in partnership with other agencies and members of the public to tackle drug misuse through intelligence, prevention, education and enforcement.
It is estimated that as much as 70% of current crime affecting our communities is, in some way drug related.
If you wish to provide information about an incident but wish to do so anonymously you can call Crimestoppers, which is a UK independent charity on 0800 555 111. They will ensure that the information you provide is passed without delay to the relevant Police force.
The Know the Score Information line 0800 587 587 9 is a free, confidential 24-hour service that will put you in contact with trained advisers. They can provide you, and those you know, with advice and information and send you publications.
Moray Council on Addictions
One to one counselling for individuals affected by their own or anothers substance use.
Call Moray Council on Addictions on 01343 552211
Moray Drug and Alcohol Service
Services provided by Moray Drug and Alcohol Service are as follows
- Advice and support for drug users and those affected by drug use.
- Drug education and training for clinical staff and other agencies.
- Residential Detox
- Substitute Prescribing
- Outreach needle exchange service.
- Advice and support is also available to those who live with or care for someone who has an alcohol problem.
- Assessment for services including counselling and residential rehabilitation.
- Free Condom Service
Call Moray Drug and Alcohol Service on 01343 552211
Samaritans provides confidential non judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Whatever you are going through, whether it is big or small, do not bottle it up. We are here for you if you are worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone.
Call the Samaritans on 08457 909090
Ring FRANK anytime and speak to a friendly adviser who is professionally trained to give you straight up, unbiased information about drugs.
Remember it is totally confidential - we will not ask for your name or repeat your conversation with others.
Just call this number for free 0800 776600