Very often people do not consider themselves to be a carer, they are just looking after their mother or father, son or daughter, partner or friend, simply getting on with what needs to be done, doing what anyone else would do in the same situation.
Drug and Alcohol services in Gateshead recognise the impact on your life of the drug or alcohol misuse of someone close to you and can support you in a variety of ways.
- We can provide you with information on anything from who to contact for information about drugs and alcohol, to how to arrange a benefit check or a break from caring.
- We can listen and help you to have caring needs recognised and we can put you in touch with people who have had similar experiences.
- We can provide you with opportunities to have a real say in how services are offered and provided to both you and the person you care for.
Currently in Gateshead we offer confidential one-to-one support,auricular acupuncture, home visits and guidance to any other organisation that maybe needed, such as peer support meetings, counselling and a 24 hour free phone helpline.
Dial the helpline to find out more about what we offer.
We aim to offer you a first appointment to see someone within 10 working days.
Gateshead Carers Association
a local registered charity whose aim is to support, inform and represent carers.gatesheadcarers.com/home.asp
Adfam
is the leading national organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol.adfam.org.uk/
Families Anonymous
Is a self help group that welcomes those who are affected by the drug problem of a relative or friend.famanon.org.uk
0845 12006605 (Helpline 10.00am – 10.00pm, 7 days a week)
