What if someone needs help?
The following are organisations that offer confidential help and advice for those affected by alcohol.
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Al-Ateen
Al-Ateen is especially for teenagers who have a parent or other close relative with a drink problem.
Belfast - Al-Anon Info Centre
Peace House,
224 Lisburn Road
Belfast BT9 6GE
Tel: 028 9068 2368 -
Childline
Childline provides confidential help and counselling for young people.
Freephone: 0800 1111 - The national drus helpline (includes alcohol)
Information and advice about drugs including alcohol available from the confidential 24-hour helpline.
Freephone: 0800 77 66 00
www.talktofrank.com
- National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)
NACOA offers advice, information and fellowship to the children of problem drinkers.
Freephone: 0800 3583456 (Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm)
Tel: 0117 924 8005
www.nacoa.org.uk
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Children (NSPCC)
The NSPCC Child Protection Helpline is a free, 24-hour service that provides counselling, information and advice for children and young people.
Freephone: 0808 800 5000
Textphone (for those with hearing difficulties) 0800 056 0566 (Freephone)
www.nspcc.org.uk -
Samaritans
Confidential emotional support 24 hours a day.
Helpline: 08457 909090