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This page gives the details of who to contact if you have something you need help with. These are for residents of Brighton & Hove.
If you have a drug or alcohol problem
If you think you may have a problem with drugs or alcohol, there is one service that provides advice, information and support and if required, referral to local drug and alcohol services. Even if you don’t want to give up completely, they can still help.
Call CRI on 01273 607575 or drop-in to see them:
11 St Georges Place, Brighton, BN1 4GB
1pm-5pm Mon-Fri (open til 7pm on Wed)
10am-1pm Sat
If someone you love 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 (10am-10pm every day, with an out-of-hours message service). They offer a range of services, such as one-to-one counselling, support groups and training which they can give you more details about on the phone. If you act as a carer to a substance misuser, they could also help ensure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to, such as the Carer’s Allowance or even respite. More information about PATCHED,
If you need information about drugs or alcohol
There are many other local and national organisations, which can help with substance misuse. Here’s a link to a list of them: www.sussedprofessionals.net/view/local_contacts. If you would like reliable information about drugs or alcohol, visit www.sussedaboutdrink.net or www.sussedaboutdrugs.net
RU-OK? is Brighton & Hove's under 19's susbstance misuse service - their website is www.areyouok.org.uk or you can contact them on 01273 293966.
If you have found a needle
If you have found a needle or other drug waste, you should ring CityClean on 01273 292929 (mini-com number: 01273 294732). You should never attempt to move needles yourself as this could put you at risk. If you ring CityClean with a detailed location, they will come and safely remove it.
If you need to report a crime
If you have seen a crime taking place, your information can be really helpful. If it is urgent, you should always call 999 immediately. If you want to report non-urgent matters to the police, such as criminal damage, then call 0845 60 70 999. If you would like to contact your local Police officer, find their details on the Sussex Police website. www.sussex.police.uk
If you want to report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They won’t ask for your name or any other details that could identify you. There might even be a reward if the information you give leads to an arrest and charge of a suspect. You can also report online. https://secure.crimestoppers-uk.org/giving/anonymouscontactform/index.asp?
You could also check out Brighton & Hove's Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership's website: www.safeinthecity.info for information about how to report crime, anti-social behaviour and other incidents.
If you want to report any drug or alcohol-related problems in your area
If there are problems in your area that are related to drugs or alcohol, such as young people hanging around drinking or needles being left lying around, then let us know. If it’s about a crime, then you should call the Police (999 or 0845 60 70 999) or Crimestoppers (0800 555 111).
If you would like training about drugs or alcohol
If you would like training about drugs or alcohol, then visit the Health Promotion Training website (link to www.healthpromotiontraining.net). If you work in one of the Neighbourhood Renewal areas in Brighton & Hove, we may be able to pay for your training. Contact Alice for more details (01273 293006).
If you would like information about Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove Council website has a range of information for residents of the city. Visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk.
If you want to find out about alcohol-free holidays
If you want a holiday free from alcohol visit www.sobrietyholidays.co.uk to find out about sailing holidays in the sun for people who don't want alcohol to be a part of their break.
Cocaine Anonymous
Do you think you have a problem with cocaine and all other mind altering substances? Cocaine anonymous can help. Freephone 0800 6120225 or visit the website: www.cauk.org.uk "We're here and we're free"
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