• SERVICE CLOSURE - 2nd April

    For the purpose of staff training the service will not open until 2pm

  • Telephone Lines

    Due to staffing shortages there may be some delay in responding to calls.  Please bear with us at this time and we will endeavour to answer all calls as soon as possible.

  • Results Hub

    Due to staffing shortages and testing delays at the laboratory there will be a delay in obtaining your results.  We will process them as soon as we receive them.  Thank you for your patience

  • Continuing building works at St Hughs

    Please bear with us for any disruption during the ongoing repairs to the roof

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Drugs and Alcohol

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Alcohol misuse is defined as a pattern of drinking that results in harm to ones’ health, personal relationship or ability to work.

Drug misuse is defined as the use of substance for a purpose not consistent with legal or medical guidelines (WHO 2006). It may result in harm to ones’ health, personal relationships or ability to work.

Alcohol and drugs have a strong effect on the brain and the body, lowering inhibitions, impairing judgement, affecting memory and impacting on your mental health.

For more information on alcohol and drugs please visit:

Rise Up Sefton (under18s) online referral form

Change Grow Live (CGL) (all ages)  Online referral form

Talk to Frank (all ages)

Alcoholics Anonymous (all ages)

For Emotional & Mental Health Support:

Talking Matters Sefton (over 18) 0300 303 2708

Samaritans (all ages)  116 123

CALM (all ages) 0800 585858

Childline (under 18)  0800 1111

Kooth (under 18) (web based support)

Condoms
by post!

If you are aged 16 and over you can now get free condoms sent to your home. Click here for more information.

Self-help
information

You may be able to get advice or treatment sooner for some health related matters. For information on how you might be able to get quicker acess to alternative options click here.

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