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Aberdeen City Council Social Work Services
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St Nicholas House,
Broad Street,
ABERDEEN
AB10 1AR
tel (duty team)
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For advice, guidance and counselling. Contact can be made through any Social Work Service office in the city.
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Aberdeen Counselling & Information Service (ACIS)
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44 Castle Street
ABERDEEN
tel
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Generally work with over 18s only
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Aberdeen Cyrenians
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139 Gallowgate
ABERDEEN
AB35 1BU
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Support services for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness; residential and supported accommodation services; additional support for those with alcohol and drug-related problems
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Aberdeen Cyrenians: Craig House
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Craig House
55 Dee Street
ABERDEEN
AB11 6EE
tel
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A supported accommodation project for those who are at risk of rough sleeping as a result of drug misuse problems.
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Aberdeen Cyrenians Summer Street Project
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62 Summer Street
ABERDEEN
AB10 1SD
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Provides information and advice, including specialist support for alcohol and drug issues. For those who are homeless, at risk of sleeping rough or other people in need.
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Aberdeen Cyrenians: Drug Diversionary programme
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Drug Diversion Support Worker
Simon House
106 Crown Street
ABERDEEN AB11 6HJ
tel
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A drug diversionary worker will work with homeless people to provide a quick response to help divert young people away from drugs. This initiative is designed to specifically target young people who have either developed or are in danger of developing a drug centred lifestyle.
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Aberdeen Foyer
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Marywell Centre
Marywell Street
ABERDEEN
AB11 6BB
tel
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Offers supported tenancies for those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless
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Al-Anon
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AL-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire
61 Great Dover Street
LONDON
SE1 4YF
tel
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Membership is open to anyone who feels his/her life has been or is being deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. Those eligible join local groups.
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Albyn House Association Ltd
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Albyn House
76-78 Dee Street
ABERDEEN
AB10 2DS
580503
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Hostel for recovery and rehabilitation from addiction
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Alcohol Advisory and Counselling Service
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62 Dee Street
ABERDEEN
AB11 6DS
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Provides confidential advice and information to drinkers and families
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Alcohol Concern
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A national agency that works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems. They provide information and encourage debate on policy issues and support service providers.
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Alcohol Focus Scotland
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Alcohol Focus Scotland is a national alcohol charity. They aim to promote a responsible attitude to drinking and to reduce the effects of alcohol misuse on those affected by their own or another's drinking. They offer a variety of public health and information campaigns, training and counselling services.
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Alcohol Information Scotland
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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Alcoholics Anonymous
PO Box 1
Stonebow House
YORK
YO1 7NJ
tel
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Support groups for alcoholics.
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Barnardos
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Barnardos helps the most vulnerable children and young people transform their lives and fulfil their potential.
www.barnardos.org.uk
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Bizzikid
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Bizzikid is a website for primary school children in Scotland that provides learning games and fun activities including 'Watch Out! Drugs' that provides children with information to make sensible choices if they are offered drugs.
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Bon Accord Befrienders
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First floor
37 Dee Street
ABERDEEN
AB11 6DY
tel
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Befriending service for people with alcohol problems.
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Breathing Space
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tel 0
(Minicom: )
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Provides a free confidential listening service, offering advice, guidance and support. You can call when you're feeling down. You might be worried about something - money, work, relationships, exams - or maybe you're just feeling fed up and can't put your finger on why. Advisors can also provide a signposting service to other agencies. Available 6pm to 2am daily or at
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Bullying Helpline
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Run by ChildLine, this helpline is open from 3.30pm top 10.30pm (Monday to Friday) and 2pm to 8pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
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Caledonia Youth
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25 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TJ
tel
e-mail
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Caledonia Youth provides
confidential support in educational and clinical environments to help young people of Scotland to make informed, responsible choices about personal and sexual relationships.
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Careline
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tel
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Telephone counselling service
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Carers Line
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tel (free)
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Advice and information for carers.
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Child Death Helpline
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tel (free)
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For anyone affected by the death of a child. Based at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.
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ChildLine
Childline Scotland
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tel (free)
Bullying helpline 0800 44 11 11
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A helpline for children and young people up to 18 who are in danger, distress or who have a problem.
There is now a counselling centre in the heart of Aberdeen. If you want more information phone or e-mail
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Child Psychotherapy Trust
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Children 1st- Corrieneuchin
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38 Carnie Drive
ABERDEEN
AB25 3AN
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Children 1
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, the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children,works to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood. They
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support families under stress
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protect children from harm and neglect
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help children recover from abuse
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promote children's rights and interests.
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Children in Scotland
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Children in Scotland
is a national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland. They aim to
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promote and enable the exchange of information between practitioners, policy makers, politicians and the media.
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promote the development of policies which will improve the quality of life for Scotland's children and their families
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To promote awareness of specific concerns
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Chinese Mental Health Association
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tel
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Helps Chinese people with mental health problems to overcome isolation and encourage their integration into the wider community
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Cocaine Anonymous
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helpline
(manned 10am to 10pm every day
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Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their
experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their
common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
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Contraceptive Education Service helpline
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(Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm)
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Confidential information and advice on contraception and sexual health
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Couple Counselling Grampian
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14 Rose Street
ABERDEEN
AB10 1UA
tel
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Formerly Marriage Counselling Grampian, this organisation has introduced a Young Persons' Counselling Service for 11-18 year-olds who are experiencing difficulties because of their parents' separation or divorce, settling into a new step family or because of a combative relationship between their parents. Referrals can be made by young people themselves and by Guidance staff.
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Crimestoppers
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Crown Street Alcohol Centre
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112 Crown Street
ABERDEEN
AB11 6HJ
tel
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Help for those seeking to make changes in their lives following difficulties expressed in their use of alcohol. Also provides support for family members.
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Cruse Bereavement Care
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tel
Aberdeen branch
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Helpline for bereaved people and those caring for them.
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Deeford Centre
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59 Riverside Drive
ABERDEEN
AB1 7LE
tel
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Residential support and help for those endeavouring to break with addiction, including group therapy, work therapy and individual counselling.
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Department of Genito-urinary Medicine (Sexually transmitted infections)
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Old Infirmary Buildings
Woolmanhill
ABERDEEN
AB25 1LD
tel
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Free and confidential service for anyone who has concerns about HIV/AIDS or any of the sexually transmitted infections.
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Depression Alliance Scotland
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tel
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Depression Alliance Scotland has a number of self help support groups for people affected by depression in different locations in Scotland. For further information see the website.
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Dialogue Youth
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Dialogue Youth is about making sure young people can access information and influence the public services provided for them. It's about making services more responsive to young people and having ways at a local and national level that young people's views and voices can be heard.
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Domestic Abuse Project, Aberdeen
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helpline
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A free confidential service to women in Aberdeen who are experiencing domestic violence. It offers information, advice and support to help you decide what you want.
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Domestic Violence Helpline
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24 hour crisis helpline
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Drinkline
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tel
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National Helpline for alcohol problems if you are worried about your own or someone else's drinking
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Drug Misuse Information in Scotland
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Drugs Action
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7 Hadden Street
ABERDEEN
AB11 6NU
Helpline
Admin tel
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Provides a range of services provided to drug users and their families. Their overall aim is to reduce the harm associated with drug use to the individual, family or community. Interventions range from information and advice regarding 'safer' use through to intensive work to support positive changes in behaviour. Target groups include high risk injecting by users, women and young people at early stages of use. Confidentiality is of central importance in all aspects of the agency's work.
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drug services
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link to a list of drug services in Aberdeen.
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DrugScope
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An
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D-World (DrugSdcope)
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DrugScope's information website for 11-14 year olds, packed with projects, games, videos and more.
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Eating Disorders Association
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Youthline
tel
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Up to and including 18 years of age
Opening hours
Youthline e-mail service
Youthline TEXT service
Adult Helpline
- Over 18 years of age
Opening hours
Helpline e-mail service
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Education Psychology
Service
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Summerhill Education Centre
Stronsay Drive
Aberdeen
AB15 6JA
TEL
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Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH)
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helpline
e-mail
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Professionally staffed UK phone helpline for school students, parents, teachers and people who work with young people.
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Enquire
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National advice service for special educational needs in Scotland
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Families Anonymous
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The Doddington & Rollo Community Association
Charlotte Despard Avenue
Battersea
LONDON
SW11 5JE
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A self-help organisation for relatives and friends of people involved in the abuse of mind-altering substances, or with related behaviour problems.
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Family Planning Association Scotland Helpline
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(Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)
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Gamcare
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tel 3 (local call rate)
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Confidential counselling and advice for anyone with or affected by a gambling dependency.
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Get Connected
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A free helpline for young people throughout the UK. Open from 1pm - 11pm every day. IT assists young people in finding the best help whatever the problem.
The helpline workers will listen to what you need to sort out, will talk you through the options you have, and will make suggestions of services where you can get the best help. Get Connected has access to information on thousands of places that can help, both locally and nationally. Get Connected can then provide a free connection to the service you have chosen, and can text important information to your mobile phone.
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GINA
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GINA is a gender network group specifically created to assist the people of Scotland to deal with the many issues surrounding alcohol use and raises awareness of the issues around gender groups and alcohol.
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Golden Square Pregnancy Support Team
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Aberdeen Maternity Hospital Clinics
Cornhill Road
ABERDEEN
AB25 2ZL
tel
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A non-judgmental advice service for women who use drugs and who are planning to or think they may be pregnant.
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Grampian Addiction Problems Service
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tel
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Confidential counselling by trained counsellors for drug misusers or their family and friends.
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Grampian CareData
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A local community, care and health information service for NE Scotland containing information about local health services, social services, community services, counselling services, organisations and
groups.
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Grampian Gay Mens Health Project (PHACE Scotland)
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21-23 Justice Mill Lane
ABERDEEN
AB10 7AL
tel
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Provides information and advice and aims to promote the sexual health of gay and bisexual men and reduce the spread of HIV within the gay community.
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Grampian Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Switchboard
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PO Box 174
ABERDEEN
AB9 8UZ
tel
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Help information and advice for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, their friends and families.
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Health Development Agency
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Health Education Board for Scotland (HEBS)
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Health Promotions
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Information resources, training; school, community and public awareness events; research and consultancy.
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Health Hoose
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28 Logie Place
ABERDEEN
AB16 7TP
0
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Nurse-led clinic providing health advice and care; needle exchange service'; pregnancy testing and emergency contraception service.
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Healthline (NHS Grampian)
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0
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A free Healthline which provides information about the wide range of facilities available in Grampian
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Know the Score
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Provides the facts on drugs for young people, parents/relatives, friends, carers or community groups.
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Manic Depression Fellowship Aberdeen
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87 Holburn Street
ABERDEEN
AB10 6BQ
tel
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Manic Depression Fellowship Aberdeen is self help support group for people with manic depression (bipolar disorder) and their carers, friends and family. Their services are free of charge to anyone with an interest in Manic Depression.
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Message Home
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tel (free)
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24-hour helpline for people who have left home or run away. Enables callers to send messages.
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Narcotics Anonymous
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Bon Accord Free Church
2 Stephenson St,
Rosemount Viaduct
ABERDEEN
AB25 1NH
tel
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A fellowship of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other.
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National Aids Helpline
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(24 hours)
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Free confidential advice on HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections
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National Children's Bureau
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National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
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National Debt Helpline
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tel (free)
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Help for anyone in debt or concerned they might fall into debt.
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National Drugs Helpline
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Network Scotland,
57 Ruthven Road,
GLASGOW G12 9JQ
tel 0
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24 hour national Helpline for information and advice on drugs for misusers, friends, families and carers.
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National Missing Persons Helpline
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tel
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24-hour helpline providing advice, help and support for anyone missing family members or relatives.
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North-east Equality Forum (NEEF)
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NHS Direct
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0845 4647
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NHS information and advice service, providing advice and details of medical services including where to go for emergency contraception.
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NHS Healthline (Grampian)
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0
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A free Healthline which provides information about the wide range of facilities available in Grampian
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NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
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tel (free)
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24-hour helpline for children and young people or anyone concerned about a child or young person at risk of abuse.
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Parentline Plus
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Parentline Scotland
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tel
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Confidential service for parents and carers about any problem or worry - however large or small - concerning a child.
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PHACE Scotland
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21-23 Justice Mill Lane
ABERDEEN
AB11 6EQ
tel
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Support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
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Phoenix House Community Project
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First Floor Left
17 Palmerston Road ABERDEEN
AB11 5QP
tel
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Community based drug rehabilitation service. It involves a 12-week intensive programme that will include addiction, relapse, prevention social and communication skills. The service will work closely with other agencies in order that clients will have access to all relevant services and information.
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Rape and abuse
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tel (answered by women)
tel (answered by men)
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Evening helpline for anyone affected by rape or abuse.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Samaritans
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24-hour confidential helpline for emotional support for anyone in crisis.
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Scotland Against Drugs
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Aims to help prevent drug misuse and its consequences impacting on local communities in Scotland through programmes of information and community action achieved with the support of Scotland's business community.
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Scottish Child Law Centre
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Advice for young people on the law
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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
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Scottish Drugs Forum
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The national non-government drugs policy and information agency working in partnership with others to co-ordinate effective responses to drug use in Scotland. SDF aims to support and represent, at both local and national levels, a wide range of interests, promoting collaborative, evidence-based responses to drug use.
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Scottish Human Rights Helpline
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tel
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Free and impartial advice on human rights issues in Scotland. They make referrals to solicitors or other agencies as appropriate.
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Scottish Training on Drugs and Alcohol (STRADA)
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Sexwise confidential advice line
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(7am - midnight)
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Square 13 Centre for Reproductive Health
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ABERDEEN
AB10 1RH
tel
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Confidential service providing sexual health and contraceptive advice.
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Substance Misuse Service (Grampian)
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Fulton Clinic
ABERDEEN
AB25 2ZH
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Service based on harm minimisation, community oriented, offering assessment treatment package that can include substitute prescribing.
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Trust for the Study of Adolescence
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Update
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tel
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General information and contact details for advice on disability matters in Scotland.
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Victim Support
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32 Upperkirkgate, Aberdeen
tel
e-mail
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Practical and emotional support to victims and witnesses of antisocial behaviour
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Victim Supportline
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Helpline for anyone affected by crime
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Voluntary Service Aberdeen
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38 Castle Street
Aberdeen
tel
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Womens Aid Helpline
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tel `
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Help and information for women who have experienced domestic abuse
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Yorkhill Family Bereavement Service
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Yorkhill Hospital, Glasgow
tel
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This service runs support groups for children and young adults affected by the death of someone close to them. The youngsters meet in small groups to make memory jars, ask questions, and express their feelings. For some it's a way of learning to have fun again. The service also offers individual counselling for adults after the death of a child.
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