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The following sites have useful information, resources and activities for professionals and young people.
You can call:
For support, information, or advice about drugs or alcohol, including referring a young person. SUBS are the treatment services provider for under 18’s in Wolverhampton.
Contact SUBS on 01902 572041.
Wolverhampton YMCA is a Christian Charity working with people, especially the young, regardless of faith, race, ability, or gender. It offers a wide range of services for young people, particularly vulnerable groups, and is also able to work with professionals to improve the quality of provision of drug education. The YMCA also offers various training courses to those who live or work within Wolverhampton.
01902 371550
29-31 Temple Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AN.
For more information about the YMCA visit our site:
www.ymca-wolverhampton.co.uk
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The Family Advice Support Team is a project that offers support and guidance to families, carer’s and partners who are affected by someone else’s drug misuse. They offer a range of sessions and support in a confidential and safe environment.
01902 371582
E mail: bridge-reception@ymca-wolverhampton.co.uk
YMCA Bridge, 29-31 Temple Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AN.
Base 25
Base 25 is a charity which works with young people. The philosophy of the project is to offer a holistic approach to working with young people through a range of innovative services and programmes delivered by a variety of different professionals. For professionals, Base 25 offers expert advice, supervision and training opportunities around a range of issue based work.
For more information visit, e-mail or call:
Base 25
Castle House
Wheelers Fold
Wolverhampton
WV1 1ST
www.base25.org.uk
0800 073023
01902 572050
Text: 07800 002222
E mail: info@base25.info
SOCS @ Base 25
SOCS (support on caring services) is a service which works with young people to support them if they are caring or living with a someone who is involved in substance misuse. It offers regular group meetings for young people plus an opportunity to seek advice or simply just to enjoy some time and space away from the issue. For more information call the number below or visit the Base 25 website.
01902 572040
Wolverhampton Stop Smoking Service
This service offers free advice and support to help quit smoking. Offers training to staff who would like to run their own smoking cessation services in school.
The service is based at:
10E Tettenhall Rd
West Park Hospital site
Wolverhampton WV1 4SA
Call or e mail:
0800 0734242
stopsmokingservice@wolvespct.nhs.uk
School Nurse Team
For support with the delivery of health related sessions, smoking cessation, school nurse drop-ins, health advice, etc.
01902 444153
Healthy Schools Team, Drug Education Advisor
The Healthy Schools advisor is able to offer support and advice around substance education. This includes staff/governor training, information for parents, policy and curriculum development and links to other partner agencies.
For more information, call or e mail:
01902 551497
russell.stanley@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Some further websites which might be useful to professionals:
www.knowcannabis.org.uk
www.dft.gov.uk/think/drugdrive
www.ash.org.uk
www.sniffing.org.uk
www.roycastle.org
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk
www.coap.co.uk
www.ash.org.uk
www.release.org.uk
www.re-solv.org
www.quit.org.uk
www.drugeducationforum.com
www.nta.nhs.uk/areas/young_people
www.whyletdrinkdecide.direct.gov.uk