National links
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National Telephone help lines
FRANK
Offers free, confidential advice about drugs all day, every day, and can refer callers to local drug services.
0800 77 66 00 and www.talktofrank
Drinkline Youth
Offers free confidential advice to callers Monday to Friday 11am - 11pm on alcohol and local services.
0800 917 8282
Release Helpline
Offers advice on drugs and the law to callers 24 hours a day.
020 7729 9904
Families Anonymous
Operates self-help groups around the country for families and friends of people with a drug related problem. Mon - Fri 1pm - 5pm.
020 7498 4680
Drinkline
Gives free and confidential information and advice and can put you in touch with local alcohol support services for one-to-one help.
0800 917 8282
Mon-Fr 9am 11pm
Sat-Sun 6pm-11pm
Websites and organisations
aidsmap
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7840 0050
NAM is an award-winning, community-based organisation, which works from the UK. On NAM's website, you can find original, daily news on developments in the world of HIV. "The site also includes completely searchable databases of HIV treatment and care, worldwide HIV organisation listings, and one of the most comprehensive ranges of patient information available on the web."
NAM, Lincoln House, 1 Brixton Road, London SW9 6DE
ALCOHOL CONCERN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7928 7377
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. It works 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. Alcohol Concern provides advice, a wide range of publications and an information service and supports local alcohol services by developing organisational practice and individual competence and setting quality standards.
Waterbridge House, 32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 0EE
ANTIDOTE
Tel: 020 7437 4669
Based in Soho, London, ANTIDOTE are a service that falls under the umbrella of London Friend, serving the substance use needs of London's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, pan-London.
There are a number of reasons why LGBT people need specialised care in regard to substance use; homophobia (internalised and societal); exclusion from family, social groups, religions and workplaces; trauma from homophobic bullying at school or difficult "Coming Out" experiences; other trauma such as illness or abuse as well as HIV issues (real or stigmatised); social anxiety, intimacy anxiety, body-image pressures; lack of positive role models, peer pressures and a variety of other reasons.
The Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Voluntary and Community Organisations
Tel: 020 7064 8383
The Consortium are a national membership organisation focusing on the development and support of LGBT groups and projects; so they can deliver direct services and campaign for individual rights.
J111 Tower Bridge Business Complex,100 Clements Road, London, SE16 4DG
DRUG EDUCATION FORUM
Tel: 020 7843 6311
The Drug Education Forum's aim is to participate in and develop the debate about drug education. Its members are national organisations and representatives who work with young people and substance misuse.
National Children's Bureau, 8 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7QE
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DRUGSCOPE
Tel: 020 7928 1211
Drugscope's aim is to inform drug policy development and reduce drug-related risk. It houses a comprehensive library on all aspects of drug misuse including drug prevention and provides a publications and information service. Drugscope promotes effective responses to drug taking, undertakes research at local, national and international levels, advises on policy making, encourages informed debate and speaks for its members on the ground.
Waterbridge House, 32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 OEE
drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Provides drugs professionals with the latest news and guidance from government about the drug strategy.
Gires
Information for transgendered people, their families and professionals.
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA (IDAHO)
"There are 77 countries in the world today where it is a criminal offence to be gay. These countries punish women, men and children because of their sexuality and in seven countries the punishment is death.
An International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) provides a platform for everyone to make a powerful statement to demand improvements for the quality of life for LGBT people both overseas and here in the UK. The 17th May can be used to raise awareness of homophobic issues that are negatively impacting on people's lives and to showcase success stories where a positive change has been achieved." From the idaho.org.uk website.
MERMAIDS
Family support group for transgendered children and young people.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE (NIDA)
The NIDA website is a gateway to the US prevention literature, with downloadable publications on good practice and access to the latest developments in prevention and many of NIDA's detailed Research Monograph series of publications. NIDA is an important source of in-depth and high quality US-based information.
NATIONAL TREATMENT AGENCY
The NTA is a joint initiative of the Department of Health and the Home Office set up to cover the health, social services and criminal justice aspects of substance misuse treatment in England. The Agency has been established as a Special Health Authority. This gives it the operational independence for it to become the authoritative national voice in setting standards for drug treatment commissioning and provision.
PACE
Tel: 020 7700 1323
PACE is London's leading charity promoting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. They offer a range of services.
RELEASE
Tel: 020 7729 5255
Release offers expertise in all aspects of drugs and the law. It also has a "Drugs in Schools" helpline (0808 8000 800) to help and support pupils, parents and teachers involved with drug related incidents at schools and has developed a range of publications and specialist training in this area.
388 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT
RIVER HOUSE
Tel: 020 8753 5190
River House offers support to men, women and children affected by HIV and AIDS who are residents of Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Ealing, Kensington & Chelsea or Westminster.
Based in Hammersmith.
TIMEBUSTINGTRAINING.COM
drugsandstuff.co.uk and Drug Education and Advice Services (DAES) have joined forces to provide a resource for trainers. Check the website for downloads and new training materials.
Other links (just added)
The Tavistock and Portman service for young people with gender identity issues. www.tavi-port.org/node/557
Gendered Intelligence: Transgender-based training and creative workshops for schools. www.genderedintelligence.co.uk
Transkids: Site for primary school teachers looking to support transgendered pupils. http://transkids.synthasite.com