Website: https://al-anon.org/
Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem.
Alcohol & Drugs
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Alcohol Focus Scotland
Website: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
Phone: Â 0141 572 6700
Email: enquiries@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Alcohol Focus Scotland is the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm
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Alcoholics Anonymous – Orkney
Website: http://www.orkney-infonet.co.uk/html/data/Orkney/1061.html
Phone: 0845 769 7555
Email: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help themselves and others to recover from alcoholism.
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CREW
Website: https://www.crew.scot/drugs-information/
Text Service: 07860047501
Other contact information available on website.
CREW aims to reduce drug and sexual health related harms and stigma, improving mental and physical health without judgement.
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Drinkaware
Website: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/
Phone: 0300 123 1110
More contact details available on website.
Drinkaware is an independent charity which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking.
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Drinkline Helpline Scotland
Website: https://www.highlandsubstanceawareness.scot.nhs.uk/drinklinehelplinescotland/
Phone: 0800 7 314 314
Hours: Weekdays 9am – 9pm | Weekends 10am – 4pm
Information for Drinkline Helpline Scotland which supports people who are worried about their own or someone else’s drinking or drug use.
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DrugWise
Website: https://www.drugwise.org.uk/
Providing information on drugs that is topical, evidence based and non-judemental.
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FRANK
Website: https://www.talktofrank.com/
Phone: 0300 1236600
Text: 82111
Other contact information and methods available on website.
Honest informationabout drugs.
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Inter Islands Recovery Meetings
Website: https://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/are-you-ready-for-alcohol-recovery/
Zoom Meeting ID and password are provided on the website.
Tel: 07773004229 (Joe Wilson – W.I. Recovery Community Officer)
The Inter Islands Recovery Meetings are weekly online meetings open to anyone living in Orkney, Shetland, and Western Isles. The meetings are held online via Zoom every Tuesday between 1430 – 1530. These meetings provide support for anyone on a recovery journey from alcohol or substance use with support from experienced NHS staff. -
Narcotics Anonymous
Website: https://ukna.org/
Narcotics Anonymous aims to help recovering drug addicts stay clean.
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Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership
Website: https://www.facebook.com/OrkneyADP?locale=en_GB
Phone: 01856 888084
Email: ork-hb.ADP@nhs.net
The Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership is a multi-agency organisation incorporating over 30 members, including NHS Orkney, Orkney Islands Council, Police Scotland and the Voluntary Sector.
The partnership is overseen by a support team that ensures that all members are able to contribute towards various aspects of substance misuse in Orkney which include the three key concepts indicated in the ADP Strategy; Education and Prevention, Supporting People in Orkney Affected by Substance Misuse and finally Treatment and Recovery. This statement may be updated to reflect the new strategy.
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Orkney Drug & Alcohol Team
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/service/community-mental-health-services
Phone: 01856 888280
Email: ork.cmht@nhs.scotOrkney Drug & Alcohol Team are a small team of staff working within the Community Mental Health Team specializing in working to support those who experience issues around substance use.
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Orkney Drugs Dog
Website: https://orkneydrugsdog.co.uk/
Phone: 01856 875428
Email: enquiries@orkneydrugsdog.co.ukOrkney Drugs Dog is a third-sector service undertaking prevention and education work within the Orkney community to reduce harms associated with substance use.
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QUIT NHS Smoking
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/
Information and advice to help you stop smoking.
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RCA Trust
Website: https://www.rcatrust.org.uk/
Phone: 0141 887 0880
Email: info@rcatrust.org.uk
The RCA Trust, formerly known as the Renfrew Council on Alcohol, established in 1977 providing community based alcohol and gambling related prevention and treatment services in Scotland.Â
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Relationships Scotland Orkney
Website: https://rsorkney.org.uk/
Phone: 01856 877750
Email: enquiries@rsorkney.org.uk
All services are offered free of charge. They welcome donations from those who can afford to pay.
Relationships Scotland Orkney is an independent charity and is a member of the Relationships Scotland, the national body for family mediation, counselling and family support. They are a member of COSCA, the professional body for Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland, and all their practitioners are trained to recognised national standards, have regular practice supervision and attend regular professional development courses.
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Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Website: https://www.sfad.org.uk/
Phone: 08080 10 10 11
Email: helpline@sfad.org.uk
Chat on the live help on the website.
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a national charity that supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland.
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Vital Talk
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057400361822
Phone: 07510927444
Email: enquiries@vitaltalk.co.ukVital Talk is a small third-sector service that provides general counselling and Christian counselling for anyone over 16 years of age. Appointments are available in Kirkwall, Stromness and Hoy. Sessions are free but donations to the service are welcomed. All Vital Talk counsellors are COSCA accredited.