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In addition to the services offered by CCDAAG, the following drug & alcohol services are available to residents from the Carrickfergus Borough:
- Alcoholics Anonymous (9043 4848): meets in Woodburn Community Centre, Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus on Sunday, Wednesday & Friday evenings at 8.30pm. Please ring the above number to speak to the local contact person.
- Al Anon (9068 2368): a support group for families and friends of problem drinkers, this meets in Gloucester Park Centre, Gloucester Avenue, Larne on Sunday & Thursday evenings at 8pm. Please ring the above number to speak to a local contact person.
- Carlisle House (9032 8308): a residential substance misuse treatment centre which provides a range of services for clients and their families. For more information on this services contact the number above or visit the website www.carlislehouse.org
- Community Addiction Service (2565 8462): a treatment service for those experiencing problems with their drug &/or alcohol use. Clinics are available on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Carrickfergus by appointment. Referrals to this service are accepted from GP's, hospital doctors or consultants. For more information on this service please ring the number above or email enquiries.cas@homefirst.n-i.nhs.co.uk
- The Young People's Counselling Service (2565 2105): this service is available in Carrickfergus on an outreach basis. It is available to young people between the ages of 8 and 25 who have developed a problem or who are worried about substance misuse issues, and to parents / carers concerned about the impact of substance misuse on their families. Please ring the number above to arrange an appointment.
Freephone helplines
National Drugs Helpline: (24-7) 0800 776600
Breakthru (9am-5pm): 0808 800 2020
Youthline (4pm-9pm): 0808 808 8000
Resolv: 0808 800 2345 (VSA & solvent abuse)
Parents Advice Centre: 0808 801 0722
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