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'Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs' (SFAD) aims to support families across Scotland who are affected by alcohol and drug misuse, and raise awareness of issues affecting them. They provide information, advice, and family support groups.
Contact Information:
Organisation: SFAD
Website: www.sfad.org.uk
Email: helpline@sfad.org.uk
Phone: 08080 101011
If you're concerned about your sexual health, Sexual Health Scotland have a wealth of information and support available. Lots of people have questions about sex and sexual health, relationships and pregnancy.
Contact Information:
Organisation: Sexual Health Scotland
Website: www.sexualhealthscotland.co.uk
Phone: 0800 22 44 88
Taking drugs socially or infrequently does not mean that you are at any less risk of serious harm to your physical and mental health.
SMART Recovery (SMART) is a science-based programme to help people manage their recovery from any type of addictive behaviour. This includes addictive behaviour with substances such as alcohol, nicotine or drugs, or compulsive behaviours such as gambling, sex, eating, shopping, self-harming and so on. SMART stands for 'Self Management and Recovery Training'.
Contact Information:
Organisation: SMART Recovery
Website: www.smartrecovery.org.uk
Based in Airdrie, St. Andrew's Hospice is an independent charity providing care and treatment for those living with life threatening illnesses. We are also here for all the family, as providing support for loved ones and carers is a central part of our mission. We provide a family support service providing Specialist Palliative Care and Bereavement Care. We provide a service completely free of charge for the adult population of North Lanarkshire and strive to meet the needs of all irrespective of religious, cultural or ethnic background.
Contact Information:
Organisation: St Andrew's Hospice
Website: www.st-andrews-hospice.com/
Email: support@st-andrews-hospice.com
Phone: 01236 766951
Stress Control classes will help you develop skills and techniques to manage common mental health issues caused by modern day living such as stress, anxiety or low confidence. The classes are delivered in local community facilities and consist of six sessions lasting 90 minutes each. You will not need to speak about your issues during the class, just sit back and listen about helpful stress control techniques. Feel free to bring someone along with you for support.
To find your nearest class and book a place, please use the details below.
Contact Information:
Email: stresscontrol@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Phone: 0300 303 0447
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North Lanarkshire Council Digital Zone consultation
We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for our new Digital Zone Pilot. Our vision is to establish world-class digital facilities that help everyone in our community improve their digital skills and get involved online.
Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey about your digital needs and preferences for the new digital zones . This consultation will close on Friday the 13th of December, 2024.
Contacting adult social care services in North Lanarkshire
The following website has a form for contacting North Lanarkshire Council about adult social care services.
North Lanarkshire Council website: Contacting adult social care services
Energy Grants & Housing Support Services
Energy Grants and Payments PDF
North Lanarkshire Council Housing Support Services PDF
Assistive Technology Flat demonstration video
A video about the new Tech Flat, which has a range of assistive technology available.
Assistive Technology Flat demonstration video
Assistive technology catalogue
Lanarkshire Macmillan
Virtual & telephone support service, along with cancer packs service, available for people affected by cancer in Lanarkshire.
"We’re still here for you"
Lanarkshire Macmillan information
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Their aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. They provide information and support to people who are worried about their memory and for everyone living with dementia and their families.
Alzheimer Scotland - What's Online? PDF
Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Rights PDF
Lanarkshire Mind Matters
Active Outdoors North Lanarkshire
Your guide to parks, green spaces and nature.
ALISS
A Local Information System for Scotland enabling people to find and share information on resources, services, groups and support in their local communities and online.
For more information visit: https://www.aliss.org/
New online debt system launched
An online form is now available for anyone who needs debt advice. Residents can make a request online, any time that suits day or night.
The form is part of a new system for managing the council's debt advice service and provides a confidential, accessible way to digitally sign required paperwork upload evidence and receive correspondence.
To complete the form, residents must use a MyAccount, which is quick and easy to set up and allows residents to access a number of services including reporting a housing or bin issue, paying Council Tax and booking a special uplift.
For more information visit the debt and advice page: https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/benefits-and-money/debt-advice
NHS Lanarkshire - "Practical Tips to help my memory" booklet
If you have a problem with your memory it can have an impact on your ability to do everyday tasks. If you follow helpful habits and routines this may minimise the impact of your memory impairment. This booklet is designed by Occupational Therapists to illustrate some practical strategies that you might find helpful.
Practical Tips to help my memory PDF
What do you want for tea? booklet
Quick and easy recipes to support you to eat well at home.
Aura in North Lanarkshire
Aura is a new service, supporting people affected by domestic abuse across North Lanarkshire.
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