Toolkit for alcohol workers
Supporting other professionals
Alcohol services not only provide help and support for problems drinkers, their family and friends. They can also be a useful resource for other professionals. Most generic alcohol services will offer information and support and many offer training to both specialist and non-specialist organisations.
The examples that follow are from the Midlands, London and East Anglia respectively. Information about local alcohol services can be obtained from Drinkline (0800 917 8282), Alcohol Concern (www.alcoholconcern.org.uk), or the local telephone directory.
Aquarius Action Projects Aquarius provides training both to its own staff and to individuals and other specialist and non-specialist organisations needing an understanding of alcohol and drinking problems. They provide a programme of foundation and continuing training to Aquarius staff, occasionally making these open to outside agencies and individuals. They also run introductory courses on alcohol and drinking problems and will respond to requests for training in their local area. Courses can also be arranged via Aquarius Head Office to meet the needs of organisations. Contact: 0121 632 4727; whitehouse@aquarius.org.uk |
Alcohol Recovery Project (ARP) ARP are able to offer training packages to other organisations around a range of issues such as housing , alcohol issues, etc. They tailor packages to meet the needs of different organisations. Contact: 020 7403 3369; info@arp-uk.org |
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