Drugs and Alcohol

DAFS (Drug & Alcohol Family Support)

DAFS (Drug & Alcohol Family Support) is a peer-led, not-for-profit voluntary service dedicated to providing support and empowerment to families dealing with loved ones suffering from substance or alcohol misuse disorder.

Compass Milton Keynes

A free, confidential substance misuse service for all Milton Keynes residents aged 18+. They welcome all those in our community who are experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol misuse, and specialise in supporting recovery.

Telephone: 01908 250 730

Website: www.compass-uk.org

Email: compass.mk@compass-uk.org

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

One You Days Off - Mobile App

The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.

Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off

Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 9177 650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Youth Drug and Alcohol Solutions Team (YDAS)

Worried About Drugs and Alcohol?

  • Are you aged 18 or under and would like someone to talk to about your own, or someone else’s, drug and/or alcohol use?
  • Have you been affected by someone else’s drug and/or alcohol use?
  • Would you simply like to become more informed around the topic of drugs and alcohol use?
  • YDAS also provides a wide range of drug and alcohol awareness training for professionals and classroom-based educational workshops for Schools and colleges.

YDAS – Supporting the young people of Milton Keynes to make informed choices around substance use and fulfil their full aspirations in life.

Website: ydas.milton-keynes.gov.uk

Telephone: 07557 317 317 or 07823 518 842