Links

Please follow the links below to find out further information on safety this Halloween.

Alcohol Concern

http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk

The Health Promotion Agency

The World Health Organisation

http://www.who.int/en/

The Samaritans

Fireworks safety

www.saferfireworks.com

NIO Info

http://www.nio.gov.uk/ministers-launch-fireworks-campaign

The National Campaign for Firework Safety

Fireworks and pets

Halloween Carnival

http://www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween

Some other useful websites

www.drugsalcohol.info
Information and statistics relating to Northern Ireland

www.drugsinfo.ie
Irish Government’s drugs information website

www.drugscope.org.uk
Very thorough information site, excellent for up-to-date information

www.thesite.org.uk
Accessible and attractive site for older teenagers & students –not just information on drugs but also on sex, relationships, careers & money etc.

www.guardian.co.uk/drugs
Latest drugs news – very comprehensive

www.wrecked.co.uk
Website about alcohol aimed at young people

www.streetdrugs.org
Useful American website

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Listings and information on AA in UK and Ireland

www.fasaonline.org
Good, hi-tech local site – produce excellent information leaflets

http://www.safefoodonline.com/article.asp?article=1444
Food safety advice on nut allergies.

http://www.knowyourlimits.info/AboutAlcohol.aspx
Know your Limits website

If you have any further links that you would like to see added to this list, please contact us here

List of Local Agencies Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Use

Drug Information and Education Services
Spooked, Old Library Trust, Creggan 028 7137 3870
Robert Hagan & Stephen Donaghey. Provides drug awareness programmes for school pupils and young people and information for adults

Creggan Neighbourhood Projects 028 7128 1900
Shauna Deery, Drugs Awareness Officer

The Divert Project, Dove House, Bogside 028 7126 9327
John McBride & Deborah O’Hagan. Runs drug awareness courses for young people.

Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, Carnhill 028 7135 0499
Martin Connolly, Community Drugs Project Coordinator

Hope North West 028 7134 5433
Roy Warke. Specialises in primary school programmes

North West Substance Misuse Network 028 7136 9099
Paddy O’Carroll, Coordinator

Health Promotion Agency 028 7186 5127
General information and literature

Counselling & Treatment Services
Alcohol and Drug Service, Woodlea House, Gransha 028 7186 5237/
Glenn Hinds (Community Drugs Therapist) 028 7186 5239
Richard Grant (Alcohol Therapist)
Referrals must be made, normally through GPs.

NYPD (New Youth Project on Drugs) 028 7186 5240
Cormac Quinn. Specialises in counselling for young people

Northlands 028 7131 3232
Independent treatment centre

Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous 028 9068 1084

Narcotics Anonymous 028 9059 3636
Contact these numbers for details of local groups

Helplines
Re-Solv National Helpline 0808 800 2345
Solvent misuse
Childline 0800 1111

Talk to Frank 0800 776600
Government’s national helpline

Family Support

HURT 028 7136 9696
Sadie O’Reilly

Al-Anon 028 9024 3489