Drug and alcohol support

Drinking too much alcohol or taking recreational drugs can affect your life or your health. If you are struggling it's important to ask for help. 

There are a number of local organisations and national helplines who can help you tackle your addictions. 

Platform Gateshead offers a range of specialist substance misuse services to under 18s: 0191 460 1354

Recovery Partnership - Gateshead (Change, Grow, Live) is a single, integrated drug and alcohol recovery service for all adults in Gateshead. At Gateshead Recovery we believe that everyone has the right to lead the best life they can. Our accessible services empower people to improve their health and wellbeing and take control of the direction of their lives:
0191 594 7821

FRANK offers friendly, confidential drugs advice:
0300 123 6600 / SMS to 82111