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Come to monthly informal drop in sessions at Scarborough library run by Steve and Julie Graves. (More information below - or see dates and times on our Events Diary page).
Information Sheet - 'When someone has a Drug or Alcohol problem'
Here's a useful information sheet offering ideas and advice if you know someone who has a Drug or Alcohol problem.
Go to the Information Sheet [here]
Or download a pdf version...
D&A Information Sheet 1 (PDF format - 105k)
See our new directory
of national organisations providing
drug and alcohol information and support
Take a look at our new directory of organisations providing drug and alcohol information and support. [here]. Most of the organisations offer helplines, some available 365 days a year. We also include their email contact details and website addresses.
Drug & Alcohol Support Group Meetings
Our Drugs & Alcohol Project is holding free meetings throughout 2011 for people affected by someone else's drug or alcohol usage. The monthly meetings will be on Tuesdays at Scarborough Library, in the Small Room and will offer an opportunity to gain advice, information and to meet others dealing with similar problems. Of most importance they will offer a chance to talk.
For further information call Carers Resource on 01723 850155.
Check all the 2012 dates on our Events Diary [here].
A Carers Resource project
supporting people affected by
someone else's drug or alcohol use.
Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource has recently been successful in gaining funding specifically to work with people who are affected by someone else's substance misuse issues. The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation granted funding to enable Carers Resource to work with individuals who provide care and support to a family member or friend with substance misuse issues across Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale. Support will be offered in a variety of ways, including;
1:1 support, advocacy, information, and advice.
Group support, on a monthly basis, in partnership with the Cambridge Centre.
'Confident Caring' sessions designed to support carers with day to day issues such as looking after themselves, budgeting, healthy eating, coping with stress, juggling care and work.
Liz Brown, Service Manager says individuals supporting someone with issues related to substance use can feel very isolated. "They are affected by the stigma that is often attached to drug and alcohol misuse and often don’t know where to turn. This new project will provide support and information to help them cope and we look forward to providing this service and making a difference."
Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource provides information and advice to anyone caring for a family member or friend on a range of issues including;
Welfare benefits
Education, employment and learning opportunities
Local support services.
If you feel you would benefit from this service, or you would like to sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter you can contact Carers Resource on 01723 850155 or staff@carersresource.net
Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource . 96 High Street . Snainton . Scarborough . YO13 9AJ
