Background
In 1995 the Government published a white paper called ‘Tackling Drugs Together’. This led to the setting up of multi-agency groups at both strategic (often county) level, and at local level to implement the strategy. These are known as Drug & Alcohol Action Teams, or DAATs, and Drug & Alcohol Reference Groups, or DARGs, respectively.
Rochford was a member of the Castle Point and Rochford Drug and Alcohol Reference Group, or DARG until its withdrawal in May 2010.
The Rochford District Community Safety Partnership is now responsible for delivering the Governments anti-drug and alcohol strategies in Rochford. It meets bi-monthly and is open to any person or agency that can help reduce the harm caused by drugs or alcohol.
However, Rochford District has a significantly low drugs problem compared to other national geographical areas. Nevertheless, alcoholism, drug awareness and education do feature high on the list of priorities.
Do you need help or know anyone who does?
For more information about alcohol or drug help, advice and treatment:
FRANK (National Drugs Helpline) 0800 77 66 00
Drinkline (National Alcohol Helpline) 0800 917 8282
For help, advice and treatment in Castle Point, Rochford and Southend
Choices - Tel: 08444 991 323 Email: Choices.referrals@childrenssociety.org.uk or text Choices to 80800
Community Drug and Alcohol Service (CDAS) Castle Point & Rochford/Southend 01702 608170
Southend Young People's Drug & Alcohol Team (YPDAT) 01702 534786
Self Help Groups (Phone for details of local groups)
Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212
Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555
Al Anon Family Groups (for families and friends of people with drink problems) 020 7403 0888
Telephone Helplines
Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
ADFAM (for families and friends of drug users) 0207 553 7640
Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222
Release 24 hour Helpline 0845 4500 215
Release Drugs In Schools Helpline 0845 4500 215
Re-Solv (solvent abuse) 01785 810 762
Trashed (drug info for 16-25s) 0800 28 29 30
Websites
| FRANK |  |
| Drink Aware | |
| Alcohol Concern (National charity) | |
| The Mix (general health 16-25s) | |