What they do: The organisation provides a wide range of support services for those affected by drugs and or alcohol and their families, and works closely with local agencies and the community.
Who it helps: D
ruglink's objective is to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of those misusing drugs and alcohol and their families.
The organisation aims to make an effective contribution towards a reduction in problems related to drug and alcohol misuse within the community.
Facts:
- Druglink was set up in 1984 to meet the new need for support services to individuals, family members and the wider community affected by substance misuse.
- The charity is receiving national recognition for an educational scheme it offers to tackle binge drinking.
- People who are charged for drink related criminal behaviour, such as being drunk and disorderly, can half their police fine by attending a three-hour workshop with Druglink.
- Druglink provides successful drug and alcohol awareness programmes to primary and secondary schools in Dacorum and offers advice to employers on how to help workers affected by drugs or alcohol misuse.
- Druglink offers a residential rehabilitation programme at Nascent House where people affected by drugs or alcohol can live for six months and receive counselling, support, advice and help into employment.
How you can help: For information about volunteering opportunities or about how to donate to Druglink please use the contact details below.
Contact details: Call 01923 260733; email
info@druglink.ltd.uk; visit
www.druglink.ltd.uk
