Alcohol Support - Introduction

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Record Number: 1416

Address:
78 Dee Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6DS

Phone: 01224 595981

Email: richard.tait@alcoholsupport.co.uk Website: http://www.alcoholsupport.co.uk

Services

Alcohol Support Ltd (formerly known as Alcohol Advisory and Counselling Service and Albyn House Association Ltd) is a specialist charity working to provide choice and a range of support services for people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with an alcohol problem, or affected by someone elses alcohol problem

Advice and Information

Alcohol Support Ltd provides advice and information by phone, email or through the information section on their web site www.alcoholsupport.co.uk

Counselling Services

Alcohol Support Ltd offers a free confidential one-to-one counselling service to those experiencing problems as a result of their own alcohol use or for those affected by other peoples drinking.

Deferred Sentence Scheme

The Deferred Sentence Scheme (formerly The Alcohol Diversion Scheme) was set up in 1994 to assist those who appear in Court on charges brought about by the misuse of alcohol. The scheme offers assessment, education and counselling.

Designated Place Facility - Albyn House

The Designated Place Facility at Albyn House was set up in 1983 and is for people who are deemed to be drunk and incapable and is an alternative to being arrested and spending a night in police cells. It ensures the safety and well-being of people under the influence of alcohol.

Drink Drive Rehabilitation Scheme

The Drink Drive Rehabilitation Scheme was set up in Aberdeen 2002 for people who have been charged with an offence related to alcohol and driving. It aims to provide an opportunity for participants to re-examine the circumstance that led to the offence and aquire skills to reduce the risk of re-offending.

Employment Referral Service

The Employment Referral Service supports employees who are experiencing problems with alcohol and in forms employers of the major benefit of offering counselling support.

GP Referral Service

Based at Torry Medical Practice, a caseworker works with the patient to develop a treatment programme to prevent and alleviate alcohol misuse and its effects with the patient and their families.

Support Groups

Amethyst Womens Group

Amethyst Womens Group is for women who have experienced alcohol misuse. Group activities include health, hobbies, and self-confidence and self-esteem issues.