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apas is an independent, not for profit provider of services to the community. Our services are based in Nottingham city but we provide support throughout Nottinghamshire and the neighbouring counties. We also receive and respond to enquiries Nationwide and Internationally via our telephone and internet services. For problem drinkers apas offers an efficient fast-track referral into suitable services we also offer a range of in house services to the public. We produce a range of information, leaflets and fact sheets on a variety of areas relating to alcohol use and misuse, many of which are available from this site. We can also provide more information about the support services in your area as well as other useful advice and information relating to services for carers, family members and young people. You can also find links to other sites for more advice, information and support relating to health, employment, legal services and drug services.
If you are worried about your own or someone else's drinking and need more information, advice or support, please contact one of our advice workers.
For more information on other services in the Nottingham area please visit our Local Services. For information on the Nottingham City Service User Forum see Nottingham City Ex-drug & Drug User Forum Annual Report. Public Services apas Direct -
no waiting, person to person advice and information service. Monday
to Thursday 12.30pm - 6.30pm, Fridays 12.30pm to 4.30pm
and Assessment Service - standardised assessment of the nature and extent of the problem including psychometric evaluation. Shared-care approach for professional referrals. Alcoline
- telephone us on 0845 762 6316
(Lo-call) then press 1 or (0115) 941 4747 and press 1. Available from 9.00am
until 7.00pm, Monday through to Friday and Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm
(answerphone at all other times). Email Service
- advice
and information by email. info@ Information, Advice and Counselling -
for
families and individuals with substance misuse problems.
Services for women, delivered by women are available and services in other languages
can be arranged. Significant Others Service
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specialist help and support for the friends and families of problem drinkers. Gambling Support Service - in
partnership with Gamcare apas can offer confidential advice, information
and support to individuals worried about their own or someone else's gambling behaviour
(see our Gambling section for more information)
Domestic Violence
Service -
along with the Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum,
the Police and other organisations, apas
works to address the role of alcohol and drug misuse in situations where
domestic violence occurs. Priory Programme
- in partnership with The Priory Clinic, Nottingham, an intensive
intervention is
available on either an inpatient or day care basis for individuals dependent on
alcohol and/or drugs. Report
Service - apas provides
written reports for Individuals, Courts (see Service in Focus), Tribunals,
Social Services and Employers. Tenancy Support - a
specialised service aiming to support drinkers and drug users in their tenancies
under the Supporting People
scheme Employment Support -
support to employers and employees where alcohol is a factor in the work
environment & supporting people back into employment.
GP
Practice Support - apas
offers assessment, advice, information and counselling services in health
centres and surgeries. Referral on -
apas refers to selected residential primary treatment units and extended care facilities locally and further a field.
Assistance with necessary procedures is
available as required. Liver Function
Test -
can
be arranged through the NHS or privately.
Detoxification -
can be arranged through the NHS or privately.
Unpaid Work -
opportunities
for personal development through supervised unpaid activity here at apas. Bookshop - a range of
books are available dealing with alcohol, drugs, treatment, rehabilitation,
counselling and community care. Home & Environment - apas
promotes recycling and energy saving schemes both in the home, at work and the
community.
Just
phone, fax, e-mail or call in,
services are available to all. In certain circumstances, fees and/or expenses may be due in
order to access some services. In
all cases, we will assist you in ensuring that no-one is denied access to the
intervention which will best meet their needs because of an inability to pay. Who are we? See
the staff team at Who's Who at apas apas
welcomes your donations
to assist us in maintaining our services |
