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Partners and resources

Below are some of the partners we work with and a variety of different organisations who we recommend for facts, support and advice. For urgent mental health crises, you can call NHS 24 on 111 or, if you're experiencing a life-threatening situation, dial 999.

Breathing Space

For non-emergency mental health support, consider Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87.

Samaritans

The Samaritans offer someone to talk to by calling 116 123. They won't judge or tell you what to do.

CAMHS

For urgent mental health support for children and young people in Fife, call 111 or visit them online.

Key partners

We work closely with the Fife Alcohol and Drug Partnership and HandsOn from NHS Fife.

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ADP

The Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) is a strategic partnership of the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), aiming to reduce the prevalence, impact and harms associated with problematic alcohol and drug use throughout Fife.

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HandsOn

HandsOn provides help and practical advice for supporting children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing. This website is for parents, carers and people who work with children and young people in Fife.

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Fife contacts

There are a number of excellent mental health organisation and charities operating in Fife.
NHS Fife
The local NHS authority.
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F.I.R.S.T.
Fife Intensive Rehabilitation & Substance Misuse Team.
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Clued Up
NHS Fife Addiction Service.
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Barnardo's
Changing childhoods, changing lives.
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Scottish Drugs Forum
Improving Scotland's approach to drug-related issues.
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With you
Confidential support with drugs, alcohol and mental health.
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Nationwide contacts

Below are some other excellent resources that we recommend offering help to people nationwide.

Talk to Frank
Honest information about drugs.
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The Samaritans
A call to the Samaritans can save a life.
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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
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COSCA
Professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.
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United to Prevent Suicide
Professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.
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Re-Solve
Overcoming gas and solvent abuse.
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Get Rubbered
Free condoms by post in Scotland.
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MAT Standards

Scotland’s national resource for information on medication assisted treatment standards.

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MAT Standards

Medicated Assisted Treatment Standards (or MAT Standards) has been created for all people affected by a drug problem, people in treatment, their families, friends and advocates.

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Accreditation

The Counselling service provided by DAPL is accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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