Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Drug and Alcohol Action Team

The Drug and Alcohol Team are responsible for commissioning and co-ordinating high quality substance misuse services across Stockton  by working in partnership with all those concerned in reducing the harm caused by substance misuse to individuals, their families and communities.

If you or a member of your family has a problem with drug or alcohol misuse you can contact us on the  24/7 helplines and they will  direct you to find the most appropriate treatment provider.  These helplines are confidential.

Stockton Treatment helpline: 0800 0522050 or Teesside wide helpline: 0808 1880247

http://www.hiwecanhelp.com/local-services/DAT-services.aspx?dat=67 has a full list of all Stockton's treatment services and contains clear, up-to-date information and support for drug users, families, carers of drug users and front line workers and has been produced by many professionals in drug treatment and relevant fields.

Report drug related crime to Crimestoppers: 0800 555111

General advice and information about drugs - FRANK national helpline: 0800 776600

A helpful directory of services to help people with substance abuse problems is available to download below within the 'additional resources' section.  The directory has a whole host of helpful information and contacts relating to substance misuse, including:

• housing issues
• access to healthcare such as prescribing GPs
• education and routes into training and employment
• signs and symptoms of drug abuse
• signposts to services to help families and carers of people with substance misuse problems