Sources of help for Students (Wales)
If you are feeling down or distressed, or are worried about someone you know, you may find it useful to use the following help sources. They can also help you get more information or support on drug and alcohol use, for you or someone else.
If you are feeling extremely distressed, please speak to an adult that you trust as soon as possible.
Local Choices and similar services
Choices West
Drug and alcohol support for young people across Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
Tel: 01554 755779
N-Gage (Gwent)
Drug and alcohol support for young people across Gwent
Freephone: 0333 3202751
Email: GwentN-Gage@drugaidcymru.com
Choices Swansea
Drug and alcohol support for young people in Swansea
Tel: 01792 472002
Sorted
Drug and alcohol support for young people in Merthyr and Cwm Taf
Tel: 01685 721991
Online help resources for families affected by drug or alcohol misuse
https://adfam.org.uk/help-for-families
Help for anyone whose life is or has been affected by another person’s misuse of alcohol, through peer support groups
Freephone: 0800 0086 811
Association for Young People’s Health
Online guide for young people who want to support a friend through a difficult experience or upsetting feelings, or who want to ask their friends for help
http://behealthy-peersupport.org.uk
Helpline for children and young people to discuss their concerns or problems in confidence
Freephone: 0800 1111.
Website containing information and advice:
Drug and alcohol advice, information and help for young people and their families in Wales
Charity providing support to the family and friends of people with drug or alcohol addictions, including specialist bereavement support for substance misuse-related losses
Freephone: 0300 888 3853
Honest information about drugs, and help and advice for young people relating to drug use
Freephone: 0300 1236600
SMS Text: 82111 followed by your question
Information and advice about any problem or worries for young people in Wales
Freephone helpline: 0808 80 23456
SMS TEXT: 84001
IM/Webchat: www.meiccymru.org
Welsh branch of the national charity dedicated to improving mental health across the country
Freephone: 0300 123 3393
SMS: 86463
https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru/
Charity helping children growing up in families where a parent or carer is addicted to alcohol
Freephone: 0800 358 3456
http://www.nacoa.org.uk/young-people.html
There for anyone who needs someone, without judgement or pressure
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 9090
STIRLING, FK8 2SA
Tel: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org