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Concerned about drugs? Where to get help in Newcastle

Depending on your concern, the following contacts should help:

• I am over 18 and want to get help from services that can help me with my drug use:
  ‘Use Drugs Use Us’: 08000 195 247: Free, confidential help 24/7
• I want advice, information and support on staying safe whilst using drugs:
  Lifeline Newcastle Needle Exchange: 0191 261 4719
• I want to know about different drugs and their effects:
  FRANK: 0800 77 66 00
• I am under 19 and want information or help about drink or drugs:
  D'n'A services for Young People: Tel 08000 730 470, Text 0762 480 9620, www.dnanewcastle.com
• Someone close to me uses drugs or I have lost a loved one to drugs and I would some help and support:
  Newcastle PROPS: 0191 226 3440
• There is used drug equipment, such as needles left in the street or local park:
  ENVIROCALL: 0191 274 4000
• I have information about drug dealing that may help the police:
  Northumbria Police: 08456 043 043
  North East Crime Stoppers: 0800 555 111
• Drugs cause a problem in my neighbourhood:
  Neighbourhood Helpline: 0300 1000 101

Safe Newcastle has produced two directories outling services in Newcastle; one aimed at people who use drugs  and the second aimed at the family and friends of users of drugs and alcohol.

These will soon be available on this website.