Local Services
Below is a list of services situated in and around Tyne and Wear that can offer advice and information about drugs and drug treatment within the local area.Connexions | |
| Website: | http://www.connexions-tw.co.uk/ |
| Tel: | 0191 490 1717 |
| Fax: | 0191 443 4281 |
| Connexions Tyne and Wear is a confidential advice and support service for all 13 - 19 year olds (up to the age of 25 for young people with special needs). Connexions helps young people prepare for adult life by offering advice and support on a wide range of lifestyle issues. | |
Gateshead Council | |
| Website: | http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/ |
| Email: | enquiries@gateshead.gov.uk |
| Tel: | 0191 443 3000 |
Gateshead Primary Care Trust | |
| Tel: | 0191 491 5713 |
| Fax: | 0191 491 5727 |
National Probation Service | |
| Website: | http://www.northumbria-probation.co.uk/ |
| Tel: | 0191 281 5721 |
| Fax: | 0191 281 3548 |
National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) - North East Office | |
| Website: | http://www.nta.nhs.uk/ |
| Tel: | 0191 202 2245 |
| Fax: | 0191 202 3688 |
| The NTA is a special health authority created to ensure that there is more treatment, better treatment, fairer treatment available to those who need it. | |
Norcare | |
| Website: | http://www.norcare-ltd.com/ |
| Tel: | 0191 261 2228 |
| Fax: | 0191 261 2260 |
| Norcare is a charity and company limited by guarantee providing a range of support services and accommodation for people aged 16 and over who are currently socially and economically excluded. | |
The Patient Advice and Liason Service (PALS) | |
| Website: | http://www.pals.nhs.uk/ |
| Tel: | 0800 731 2326 |
| PALS is a confidential, independent service oferring 'on the spot' help and advice for patients, relatives, carers and staff. We listen to any questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns and can provide information in relation to health, enabling people to make their own choices. | |
