Alcohol Misuse

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The local picture

In 2009, Brighton & Hove was awarded 'Beacon status' for its partnership work in tackling alcohol-related disorder in the city. A case study compiled by PtP in December 2008 which summarises our work in this area is available on request (please email: [email protected]).

Other information on alcohol misuse in the city is available here

Getting assistance

If someone close to you has a drug or alcohol problem

If a family member or friend has a problem with drug or alcohol, there is a local service which provides support and advice and which is working to reduce the stigma felt by family and friends of substance misusers. You can call the PATCHED helpline free on 0800 085 4450 (10 am–10 pm every day, with an out-of-hours message service). They offer a range of services, including one-to-one counselling, support groups and training. If you act as a carer to a substance misuser, PATCHED can also help ensure you are receiving all the benefits to which you are entitled, such as the Carer’s Allowance or Respite Care Direct Payments.

GOAL Group 01273 241638 www.thegoalgroup.co.uk

Independent self-help group for those concerned about their alcohol consumption. Meetings held Thursdays 6.45pm-9pm, Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, and Thursdays 3pm-5pm, Crypt Community Centre, St George’s Church, Brighton.

Advice and information about local work can be found at the following websites:

www.sussedcommunities.co.uk/

www.sussedaboutdrink.net 

www.sussedprofessionals.net

Further information to follow in due course.