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Adult Care Services Working in partnership with other professionals to provide social support for adults, including people with mental health problems, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people. Tel: Adult Care Services at Herts County Council Tel: 01438 737400 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous AA provides a national network of meetings for people with alcohol problems. It's 12 step plan, which approaches alcohol addiction as a disease that can be controlled, is a helpful method for some. Phone or see website for meetings in St. Albans and Harpenden. Tel: 01923 211122 24hr www.aa-uk.org.uk see also National Helpline 0845 769 7555 |
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Carers in Hertfordshire Support and information for families, friends and neighbours who provide care for others Carers in Hertfordshire 22a High Street, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AE Tel: 01442 253344 Fax: 01442 253222 Email: west.team@carersinherts.org.uk |
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Carers in Hertfordshire Unit 9, Theobald Business Centre, Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin SG4 0TY Tel: 01462 456660 Fax: 01462 423377 Email:east.team@carersinherts.org.uk |
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Carers in Hertfordshire The Red House, 119 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AX Tel: 01992 586969 Fax: 01992 586959 Email:contact@carersinherts.org.uk |
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Children, Schools & Families Provides social support for families with children. 1st floor, Apsley 2, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9BS Tel: 01438 737500 www.hertsdirect.org |
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Citizens Advice Bureau Provides advice on a wide range of problems including housing, benefits and finance. 64 London Road,St. Albans, Herts. AL1 1NG Tel: 01727 855269 |
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Community Drug & Alcohol Team Provides community-based care & support for those with drug dependency. Edinburgh House, 82-90 London Road, St. Albans,Herts. AL1 1NG Tel: 01727 830031 Fax: 01727 832237 |
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Community Mental Health Team Provides community-based support for people with mental health problems. Edinburgh House, 82-90 London Road, St. Albans, Herts. AL1 1NG Tel: Community Mental Health Team Duty Officer: 01727 830031 Professionals only to contact the Drug and Alcohol Team also based here - Tel: 01727 896390 |
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Community Safety Partnership Organisation dedicated to promoting safety initiatives in the local community. St Albans Community Safety Partnership, St Albans City & District Council, Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3JE Tel: 01727 819305 Email: communitysafety@stalbans.gov.uk Web: www.stalbanscsp.org.uk |
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Domestic Violence Helpline Provides a confidential telephone helpline, staffed by trained volunteers, and education about domestic violence. Tel: 0808 2000 247 |
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Herts Drug Action Team Co-ordinates, commissions & monitors drugs services in Hertfordshire. Farnham House, Sixhills Way, Stevenage SG1 2FQ Tel: 01438 843610 |
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Hertsreach Hertsreach St Albans provides the following services from its access point on London road. Advice information and support, structured day programme, one to one key working, counselling service, DTTO - DRR - ATR provision. Friends and family support group, needle exchange and a range of complimentary therapies. These services are available to anyone aged 18 or over and resident in Hertfordshire. Referrals can be accepted from GPs partner agencies, other professionals and we also accept self referral. Vickers House, 222 London Road, St Albans, Herts AL1 1PN Tel: 01727 893344 www.turning-point.co.uk |
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Housing Link Provides help with housing difficulties for people aged 18-65 who have drug/alcohol or mental health problems. Turning Point Housing Link, Charter Court, Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 5GF Tel: 01442 212800 housinglink@turning-point.co.uk |
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Health Promotion Hertfordshire Provides information & resources on many health topics for health educators. Courier service available. Health Promotion Hertfordshire,Royalty House, Watford, Herts. Tel: 01923 281630 Fax: 01923 281631 resources@hertshp.nhs.uk |
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Joint Commissioning Team Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant Lane, Hatfield, Herts. AL9 5NR Tel: 01707 280742 Fax: 01707 280601 |
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Mind in St Albans District Provides support and a programme of activities for people with mental health problems. 137a Hatfield Road, St Albans, Herts AL1 4JX Tel. 01727 86 50 70 E-mail: stalbans-mind@lineone.net |
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NHS Direct Provides health information and advice by telephone. NHS Direct, Beds & Herts. Ambulance HQ, Hammond Road, Bedford,MK41 0RG Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Open: 24 hours |
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Open Door Provides overnight accommodation for homeless people in St. Albans 8 Bricket Road, St. Albans, Herts. AL3 6JX Tel: 01727 859113 www.opendoorstalbans-district.org See also: Shelterline 0808 800 444424 hour freephone |
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Police: St. Albans Non-emergency information and advice about crime & community safety. Victoria Street, St. Albans, Herts. AL1 3TL Tel: 0845 3300 222 www.herts.police.uk |
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Police: Harpenden Non-emergency information & advice about crime & community safety. 15 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 4EL Tel: 0845 3300 222 www.herts.police.uk |
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Police: London Colney 131 High Street, London Colney, AL2 1RJ Tel: 0845 3300 222 www.herts.police.uk |
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Probation Service Provides support for the rehabilitation of offenders. Supervises Drug Treatment & Testing Orders in Hertfordshire. 62 - 72 Victoria Street, St. Albans, Herts. AL1 3XH Tel: 01727 847787 Fax: 01727 792700 |
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Relate Provides counselling for people with relationship difficulties who live in the St. Albans area. The service is provided through 3 mediums: couple counselling; psychosexual therapy; telephone crisis counselling. Milly Apthorp House, 16 Marlborough Road, St. Albans, Herts. AL1 3XQ Tel: 01727 858126 Fax: 01727 860868 relate@stal.freeserve.co.uk www.relate-hertscentral.co.uk Charity no: 261498 |
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St. Albans City & District Council: Housing Provides some social housing in St. Albans. Civic Centre, St. Albans, Herts. AL1 3JE Tel: 01727 866100 Homelessness: 01727 819408 www.stalbans.gov.uk |
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St. Albans City & District Council: Environmental Health Civic Centre, St. Albans, AL1 3JE Tel: 01727 866122 |
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St. Albans City Hospital, Waverley Road, St. Albans, Herts. AL3 5PN Minor Injuries Unit Tel: 0845 4024 330 Opening: Mon-Sun 9-8 Trust Head Office, Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, Herts. Tel 01923 244366 |
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Urban Access Provides a free, confidential counselling & information service for young people between 14 and 25 years and/or their parents. 14a Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 1LR Tel: 01442 252868 Fax: 01442 252868 Opening times: Drop in 9-3, Tues -FriPhones 9-8, Mon -Fri Pregnancy tests 9-3, Tues -Fri & Sat 12 -2 |
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Victim Support Provides emotional support to victims of crime, practical help & information on compensation & insurance matters. Can arrange for volunteers to accompany people to the police station and provide liaison with other professional support organisations. |
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Victim Support - Western Area Tel: 01923 212 766 Fax: 01923 801 362 Address:The Lemarie Centre, 524 St Albans Road, Watford WD24 7WF Email: western@victimsupportherts.org.uk |
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Victim Support - Eastern Area Tel: 01992 504 137 Fax: 01992 582 338 Address:Water Lane House, Castle Street, Hertford SG14 1HH Email: eastern@victimsupportherts.org.uk See also: Victim Supportline 0845 30 30 900 |
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West Herts. Hospital NHS Trust Provides investigations, care & treatment for acute health problems, through inpatients, outpatient and Accident & Emergency services. Hemel Hempstead Hospital,Hillfield Road, Hemel HempsteadHerts. HP2 5BN Tel: 0845 4024 331 Opening:A & E, 24 hours everyday OPD, M-F by appointment Wards, by arrangement Trust Head Office, Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road,Watford, Herts. Tel: 0845 4024 332 Trust, St Albans Tel: 0845 4024 330 |
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Youth Offending Team Hertfordshire Provides support for young offenders by referral only County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8DP Telephone: 01992 556 337 Fax: 01992 556 725 Email: tom.rees@hertscc.gov.uk |
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