Drugs, alcohol and smoking

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) was established in 1971 (20 January) by the Royal College of Physicians. It is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco. They do not attack smokers or condemn smoking. <SEND>

Addiction Advocates are a provider of a free drug and alcohol helpline. We know all about addiction issues and treatments. <SEND>

Adfam is the national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs and alcohol.

Al-Anon Family Groups is there for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking.

Alcohol Change UK is a leading UK alcohol charity, formed from the merger of Alcohol Concern and Alcohol Research UK.

Alcoholics 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 alcoholism. <SEND>

Like tobacco, alcohol can cause cancer. It can be more harmful than you realise and just a couple of glasses a night can put you at greater risk.

Barnado's work with children, young people and their families. They offer help and support when a child or young person's future is under threat, be it from homelessness, drugs, sexual abuse, disability, unemployment, prejudice or emotional problems.

At Beating Addictions, we understand the burdens caused by addiction.

The Blossom Project provides targeted support for young women aged 16 to 24 living in the Stockton-On-Tees area who are at significant risk of poor outcomes due to a range of vulnerabilities and complex needs. A key aspiration of the project is to prevent the exploitation of vulnerability and routes into the survival sex work. <SEND>

Stockton Churches Mission for the Single Homelessness - Bridge House is a registered charity which offers supported accommodation to 35 homeless people, most of whom have a recognised substance misuse, alcohol misuse or mental health issue.

Bridges is a registered charity and was created by families and carers who were supporting loved ones with alcohol or substance misuse problems. We offer a client centred service with individual support packages that enable the family to cope with the problems that arise from addiction. Addiction impacts all members of the family and we offer a holistic systemic approach to address issues, which affect the whole family.

Today, we support and protect children and young people facing a wide range of issues, from drug misuse to disability, from sexual abuse to domestic violence. But one thing has never changed: like our founder, Thomas Barnardo, we believe that with the right help, children can change their lives and achieve their potential.

The British Liver Trust is a charity that reaches and supports people at risk of, or affected by, liver disease in the UK. <SEND>

Dear Albert is a peer-led, Recovery focused social enterprise specialising in helping people resolve substance use issues. <SEND>

Drugs and alcohol often play a significant role in the lives of young people, whether that be curiosity, experimentation, recreational or problematic use and very infrequently, dependent use. Public Health has a role in ensuring the availability of appropriate services to support the identified needs of the local population.

Foundation is a charity based in the North of England that works with socially excluded people helping them to gain full independence in their local community. Whether its support to manage a tenancy, find a job, tackle drug addiction or improve family relationships, we help individuals overcome all kinds of challenges so they can realise their potential and become a part of their community.

Change Grow Live's (CGL) new service called 'Healthy Habits' offers one-off sessions around a host of unhealthy habits that all of us might struggle with from time to time.

Hope UK is a drug education charity that helps equip young people to make drug-free choices. <SEND>

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) is a registered charity in the UK providing information and support for everyone affected by their parent's drinking through a free, confidential telephone and email helpline. <SEND>

Stopping smoking is one of the single most beneficial things that you can do for your health.

Nightline is a student listening service which is open at night and run by students for students.

At OK Rehab, our aim is to help individuals break free from the shackles of addiction and find a treatment that's ideally suited to their needs. We work with clinics that are able to facilitate treatment taking place in your own home, who are able to provide professional intervention and home detoxification.

Steve Norton is an anxiety specialist providing hypnotherapy and thought retraining therapy based in Brookfield, Middlesbrough. His services cover Stockton-on-Tees and the surrounding area.

FRANK is a website and national telephone helpline offering advice, information and support to anyone concerned about drugs and solvent/volatile substance misuse, including drug misusers, their families, friends and carers. <SEND>

The Children's Society is national charity that works to transform the hopes and happiness of young people facing abuse, exploitation and neglect.

The Moses Project is a registered charitable company providing guidance, mentoring and support to adult males with past and current addictions to drugs and alcohol. By offering support with life's everyday problems in a caring environment where everyone is welcomed, we provide clients with the opportunity to recover, rebuild their lives and become re-engaged into society.

The Wellbeing Hub, based in Wellington Square, is a one-stop shop for advice, guidance and support relating to any wellbeing issues.