Talk to Frank

www.talktofrank.com

Frank is a national service that provides honest and trustworthy information
about drugs advice and their effects. This includes the A-Z of drugs, which is a directory that includes risks, side effects, alternative names, and the class of the drug.

Narcotics Anonymous

www.ukna.org

Narcotics Anonymous aim to provide confidential support for people who wants to stop using drugs or reduce their intake.

SMART Recovery

www.smartrecovery.org.uk

SMART Recovery is a charity that helps people, using tools and techniques that have been proven to support throughout recovery. Their main focuses are on areas such as building and maintaining motivation, managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours, as well as other areas.

Cocaine Anonymous

www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk

Cocaine Anonymous is space to join a group of individuals who meet to provide strength together and share their experiences, so that they can support each other during recovery.

Release

www.release.org.uk

Release is a charity focused on drugs information and drug law in the UK. They aim to provide free and confidential advice, whilst helping people to know their rights and reduce stigma.

Wedinos

www.wedinos.org

Wedinos is a free anonymous service focused on harm reduction. They aim to prevent misinformation and uncertainty around the contents of drugs, by testing samples and providing accurate lab-tested results.

Alcoholics Anonymous

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous, also referred to as AA, is a group for anyone who wants to stay sober or reduce their alcohol intake. The aim of AA is to come together and support one another during recovery.

Al Anon

www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Al-Anon aims to offer peer-support for loved ones of people who feel as though they are affected by someone else's alcohol use. They provide a safe space to talk through your concerns no matter what your situation or background is.

Alcohol Change UK

www.alcoholchange.org.uk

Alcohol Change UK is a national charity whose aim is to promote healthier relationships with alcohol and encourages improved wellbeing. They offer support to help people with alcohol related concerns.

SMART Recovery

www.smartrecovery.org.uk

SMART Recovery hosts groups and online programmes to support people during recovery. They use practical techniques and guidance to help people make positive lifestyle choices around drugs and alcohol.

North Staffs Mind

www.nsmind.org.uk

North Staffs Mind helps the people of Staffordshire with mental health support through advice, counselling and training.

NHS Every Mind Matters

www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

NHS Every Mind Matters is a resource that provides expert information to help with things such as anxiety, stress, sleep, mood and many other areas.

Samaritans

www.samaritans.org

Samaritans provides 24/7, 365 urgent and emergency support and phone line. If you need someone to talk to, they are there to listen.

Rethink

www.rethink.org

Rethink is a leading expert charity for people who are severely effected by mental health. They provide help via self-help resources and advocacy, as well as telephone, webchat and email support services.

Shout

www.giveusashout.org

Shout is a free 24/7 text messaging service where people can talk to someone if they need to. It is a charity provided mental health service, with the aim to use conversation and connection through text to help people.

Staffordshire County Council

www.staffordshire.gov.uk

Staffordshire County Council can support with assistance to help with the everyday needs of residents across Staffordshire. The council can help with areas like housing, community, benefits and more.

Staffordshire Connects

www.staffordshireconnects.info

Staffordshire Connects is an online hub of support services, advice and organisations within Staffordshire. It is a go to place for people to find practical help, wellbeing resources and activities.

Support Staffordshire

www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk

Support Staffordshire works with community organisations to strengthen local services and community support for the people of Staffordshire. They provide guidance, training, advocacy and resources.

Emmaus

www.emmaus.org.uk

Emmaus is a homelessness charity that aims to provide long term solutions and strategies to reduce homelessness. They support people who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness, through areas such as housing, training and work.

Shelter

www.england.shelter.org.uk

Shelter is a national housing charity offering free, personalised advice and support to people who have experienced homelessness, eviction or unsafe housing environments. They can support through areas such as legal advice, expert information and an emergency helpline for urgent situations.

Crisis

www.crisis.org.uk

Crisis is a UK charity that is working to reduce homelessness by providing advice, education and employment support. They campaign for policies and practical help to prevent homelessness and improve access to safe, stable housing.

Citizen's Advice

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Citizen's Advice provides trusted information and advice on money, housing, work and legal matters. They support people to understand their rights and fight solutions to everyday challenges.

Acas

www.acas.org.uk

Acas offers clear, accessible information on employment rights, helping individuals understand what they are entitled to at work. They aim to empower people to make informed decisions with regards to work.

Age UK Stafford & District

www.ageuk.org.uk/staffordanddistrict

Age UK supports older people with advice, service and advocacy, helping them with things such as community, wellbeing, health and money.

Re-engage

www.reengage.org.uk

Re-engage works to reduce loneliness among older people through regular social activities and befriending services. They aim to help older people build meaningful relationships and stay connected in their communities.

Young Minds

www.youngminds.org.uk

Young Minds offers trusted guidance and support on youth mental health. They do this by providing advice, resources for young people and family support for parents and loved ones.