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Family and Friends
Finding out or suspecting that a person you love is, or may be using drugs, can sometimes have a devastating effect on families and those close to the drug user.
Families can often feel isolated, lonely and feel that there is nowhere to turn.
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland DAATs have helped to develop a local support project, named “Snowdrops Family Drug Support” which aims to provide support for families and carers of people affected by drug use. The support provided by Snowdrops includes:
If you require a confidential discussion, or further details of this service, or if you would like to help set up a support group, please contact the Snowdrops helpline at: Snowdrops
22 Frederick Street
Loughborough
LE11 3BJ
01509 218 445 or 07528109392 Other National Organisations Talk to Frank 24 hour free phone helpline: 0800 776600
Adfam Help for families affected by drugs and alcohol
Families Anonymous Helpline for relatives and friends concerned about drug use
Tel: 0845 1200 660
PADA 24 hour helpline for parents and families of drug misusers
Tel: 08457 023867
Parentline Plus A national charity that works with and for parents
Free phone 0808 800 2222
Web-based Parents and Carers Support:
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