Inclusion provide a range of services across the country including substance misuse services, psychological therapy services and forensic mental health services.

We have compiled a list of useful links that offer useful information and guidance if you are experiencing any of the problems associated with substance misuse and/or mental health, this list is not exhaustive but it is a good place to start.

Substance Misuse

  • Frank

    www.talktofrank.com

    ‘Talk to Frank’ gives friendly, confidential advice on drugs. The site includes an A to Z list of substances, explains appearance and use of drugs and their effects, discusses health risks and the chances of getting hooked and UK law. It also includes information on peer pressure.

  • Narcotics Anonymous -

    www.ukna.org

    Narcotics Anonymous provides information for those who think they may have a drug problem, addicts in recovery and professionals working with addicts.

  • Alcoholics Anonymous

    alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

    AA is a self help group that supports abstinence from alcohol by following a 12 step recovery treatment program.
    National Helpline: Tel: 0845 769 7555

  • Drugsline

    http://drugsline-education.com/

    Drugsline is an independent drugs crisis, information and support charity that provides free and confidential information and support for people with drugs and alcohol related issues, their families and friends.

  • Down your Drink -

    www.downyourdrink.org.uk

    Down your drink is an interactive self-help website aimed at helping you to assess whether you are drinking too much. It also provides you with guidance on cutting down your drinking.

  • PSSST

    www.pssst.org.uk

    The PSSST campaign was launched as part of a city safe alcohol awareness project in Wirral. The aim was to increase the understanding of the impact of alcohol related harm in the city. The PSSST website, is an interactive site that provides information about alcohol as well as information about local services.

  • Al anon

    www.al-anonuk.org.uk

    Al anon is a self-help support group that supports anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. Al anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience in order to solve their common problems.
    National Helpline: Tel: 0845 769 7555

  • NHS

    www.nhs.uk/conditions

    This is a website that provides information and advice online. If you want to speak to someone for non-emergency advice call 111.

Mental Health

  • Action for Happiness

    www.actionforhappiness.org

    Action for Happiness provide tips on staying happy, look at their 10 tips for happy living, practical suggestions, videos, guidebooks and community.

  • MIND

    www.mind.org.uk

    Mind is a mental health charity which provides help and support to those with mental health problems.

  • Rethink

    www.rethink.org

    Rethink give advice and information on mental illness and are the largest national voluntary sector provider of mental health services and support groups.

  • YoungMinds

    www.youngminds.org.uk

    YoungMinds is a mental health charity for children and young people, their families and carers.

  • Mental Health Foundation

    www.mentalhealth.org.uk

    The Mental Health Foundation is a mental health research, policy and service improvement charity and carries out research, develops practical solutions for better mental health services, campaigns to reduce stigma and discrimination and promotes better mental health for all.

  • Borderline Personality Disorder Resource

    bpdresourcecenter.org

    A resource centre provided by the University Hospital of Colombia and Cornell, explaining the symptoms and treatment of those with BPD.

  • Living Life To The Full

    www.llttf.com

    Try out the Living Life to the Full website and some of their online courses to help you gain control and maintain control.