Other sources of support and advice
Essex Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service
Essex Young People's Drug & Alcohol Service (EYPDAS), part of The Children's Society, work with young people across Essex who are affected by drugs and alcohol.
Talk To Frank - A-Z of Drugs
A straight-up guide to some of the most common chemicals on the market today.
Rehab Online
Rehab Online is a directory of residential rehabilitation services for adult drug and/or alcohol misusers in England and Wales. It will give you information about these services, whether you are a member of the public, a professional or a service user.
Information about drug and alcohol treatment
Essex Drug & Alcohol Action Team
Essex Drug & Alcohol Action Team is responsible for co-ordinating all county wide drug and alcohol government requirements. They are a key funder and partner of Open Road.
National Treatment Agency
The NTA aims to increase the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England. This site includes details of the NTA's work programme, as well as publications and guidance for those in the drug treatment sector.
Drugscope
DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs and the national membership organisation for the drug field.
Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. We work 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.
The Drug Sector Partnership
The Partnership brings together charities working with families and carers, treatment providers, service users, drug education and prevention practitioners and others working to reduce the harms caused by drug and alcohol misuse.
eATA
eATAis the largest membership organisation for the independent drug and alcohol treatment and aftercare sector. Our aim is to ensure that people with substance dependencies get the treatment they need. We work with providers, referrers, commissioners and policymakers to improve access and quality in the sector. Through our presence on working groups and at consultation events, eATA is able to continually raise the concerns and needs of the independent sector.
Other Links
Charity Commision
Regulates the administration and affairs of registered UK charities.
Colchester Community Safety
Information on community safety in Colchester.
Essex County Council
Information on Essex County Council’s role in reducing crime and disorder.
Essex Police
The Essex Police website offers an informative advice section which deals with drugs and alcohol issues.
