Links
For a full list of support services providing confidential information and advice on any health topic call the free healthline on 0500 20 20 30 or visit www.grampiancaredata.gov.uk.
National Resources:
- The Scottish Executive
St Andrews House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Tel: 08457 741 741
Fax: 0131 244 8240
Email: ceu@scotland.gov.uk
Web: www.scotland.gov.uk/Home
The Executive online is is the official website of the Scottish Executive, the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland including health, education, justice, rural affairs and transport.
- Scottish Drugs Forum
Glasgow:
Shaftesbury House
5 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6AY
Tel: 0141 221 1175
Fax: 0141 248 6414
Dundee:
Number Ten
Constitution Road
Dundee
DD1 1LL
Tel: 01382 305752
Fax: 01382 305755
Edinburgh:
139 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8AJ
Tel: 0131 221 9300
Fax: 0131 221 1556
Web: www.sdf.org.uk
Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is the national non-government drugs policy and information agency working in partnership with others to co-ordinate effective responses to drug use in Scotland. SDF aims to support and represent, at both local and national levels, a wide range of interests, promoting collaborative, evidence-based responses to drug use.
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NHS Health Scotland
Health Education Board for Scotland
Woodburn House
Canaan Lane
EDINBURGH
EH10 4SG
Tel: 0131 536 5500
Fax: 0131 536 5501
Web: www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk
Health Scotland is a new special health board created on 1 April 2003 by bringing together the Public Health Institute of Scotland (PHIS), and the Health Education Board for Scotland (HEBS). We provide a national focus for improving health and will work with the Scottish Executive and other key partners to take action to improve health and reduce inequalities in Scotland.
- UK Hepatitis C Resource Centre
Tel: 0870 242 2467 (UK Hepatitis Information Line)
Email: info@hepccentre.org.uk
Web: www.hepccentre.org.uk/
The Resource Centre is here to help anyone with an interest in hepatitis C. It is funded by the Department of Health (England) and the Scottish Executive, managed through the charity Mainliners.
- Drug Misuse Information Scotland
Drug Misuse Information Scotland Website
Drug Misuse Information Strategy Team
Epidemiology & Statistics Group
Information Services
1st Floor
Gyle Square
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Tel: 0131 275 6491
Fax: 0131 275 7511
The Drug Misuse Information Scotland site provides information, statistics and research on drugs misuse in Scotland. Our target users are policy makers, professionals, researchers, employers and the wider community.
- The National AIDS Helpline
Tel: 0800 567 123
Local Services:
Alcohol
- Alcohol Support Ltd (Advice, Counselling and Specialist Services)
62 Dee Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6DS
Tel: 01224 573887
Fax: 01224 213479
Email: info@alcoholsupport.co.uk
Voluntary organisation which provides counselling and advisory services to people suffering from alcohol related problems and to the members of their immediate families and employers throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The company offers a broad range of preventative services and information, advice and counselling for anyone with alcohol related problems.
- Alcohol Support Ltd (Designated Place, Residential and Aftercare Services)
76-78 Dee Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6DS
Tel: 01224 595981/580503
Fax: 01224 595010
Email: info@alcoholsupport.co.uk
Non-profit making company which provides a social service to persons suffering from alcohol related disorders and ancilliary problems. Offers detox and rehabilitation on a residential basis with designated places for drunk and incapable cases with referrals from GP's and the Social Work Service.
Drugs
- Phoenix House Community Project
17 Palmerston Road
Aberdeen
Tel: 01224 589130
Fax: 01224 589129
Email: aberdeencommunity@phoenixhouse.org.uk
Web: www.phoenixhouse.org.uk
Phoenix House exists to give substance users the opportunity to rebuild their lives in a way that ends their dependence on drugs and alcohol.
- Substance Misuse Service - NHS
Fulton Clinic
Royal Cornhill Hospital
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZH
Tel: 01224 557928
Fax: 01224 557312
Service based on harm minimisation, community oriented, offering assessment treatment package that can include substitute prescribing.
Education & Employment
- Aberdeen Foyer
Marywell Centre
Marywell Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6JF
Tel: 01224 261090
Fax: 01224 252899
Email: cathys@aberdeenfoyer.com
Web: www.aberdeenfoyer.com
Aberdeen Foyer is a local charitable organisation working to alleviate and prevent youth homelessness and unemployment in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen Foyer provides supported accommodation, access to a range of education and training programmes including a community drug and alcohol rehabilitation programme and advice on health matters including mental health and wellbeing. Aberdeen Foyer is a stepping stone for young people, supporting them towards social and economic independence.
Health
Other
- Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations
44 Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB11 5BB
Tel: 01224 358579
Fax: 01224 584792
Email: mduff@acvo.org.uk
Web: www.acvo.org.uk
ACVO exists to represent, support and develop the voluntary sector and to foster, and promote the sector's role in the development of caring communities where individuals are enabled to achieve their full potential.
- Aberdeen Health & Homelessness Directory
Tel: 01224 686056
Web: www.healthandhomeless.org
This directory contains detailed information on all services in Aberdeen which aid the homeless, help prevent homelessness and assist with associated health issues. This is intended to be used by professionals.
If you would like any further information, or have any queries regarding the directory please contact David Young. |
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