Drug and alcohol services are planned and co-ordinated through the Derby Drug and Alcohol Action Team, which is commissioned by Social Services, The Primary Care Trusts, Derbyshire Police and the Derbyshire Probation Service.

We also provide education, training and support into employment for people with drug and alcohol problems. This service is managed by Addaction, who can be contacted on 01332 370 400. For more information please use the navigation links on the left.

There are also additional services to meet the needs of people from minority ethnic backgrounds with drug and alcohol problems.

People who have a combination of difficulties, for example drug and mental health difficulties will be referred to our specialist services.

For drug and alcohol advice in Derby please call 01332 256909.

Further Information

The following organisations help those who have a problem related to illegal drugs or volatile substances. Or use the navigation links on the left.

Talk to FRANK 
For free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day  

Tackling Drugs 
A cross-government national drug strategy website for drug prevention and treatment professionals and others interested in the drug strategy.

Department of Health - Substance Misuse 
Information about preventing, treating and identifying cases of substance misuse, for health professionals, parents and young people.

UK National Drugs Helpline: 0800 77 66 00
The National Drugs Helpline is a 24-hour, seven-days a week, free and confidential telephone service that offers advice and information for those who are concerned, or have questions, about drugs. The service is available to anyone.

Re-Solv Helpline (volatile substance misuse): 0808 800 2345
Telephone enquiry service for anyone concerned about solvents or volatile substance abuse problems.