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Welcome to Bridges Family and Carer Service

Name: Bridges Family and Carer Service
Address: GB
Telephone: 01642 605222

Offering advice and support for families and carers affected by substance and alcohol misuse across Stockton-On-Tees.

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Coronavirus Advice & Update COVID-19

If you are stuggling to cope during the Coronavirus crisis please contact us on 01642 60522 or 07957 224486. Our keyworkers are here to support you via Skype or telephone contact. There are also other orgainsiations available to help across Stockton on Tees.

* Catalyst Stockton -offering community support to vulnerable and elderly residents call 01642 733906

7 days a week 8am-6pm

* Mind - offering support to individuals struggling with their mental health

https://www.mind.org.uk

* Under 18's - support also available to young people under the age of 18 with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety and how to keep well during isolation.

https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/

* Grandparents Plus - Offering advice and support to grandparent and kinship carers

https://www.grandparentsplus.org.uk

* Welfare checks - If you are concerned about a loved one who you cannot contact please contact

CGL 01274 296023 https://www.changegrowlive.org/ if they are accessing treatment to report your concerns or call the Police on 111. Police emergency is still available if you believe the situation to be life threatening.

* Adfam - Top tips for staying isolated with your families https://adfam.org.uk/adfam-top-tips

Read Louise's full story here

Louise's daughter's drug use nearly destroyed her marriage and caused years of heartbreak and conflict for Louise's family. Despite this she is determind to support her daughter and help her recover.

Read Karl's full story here

Karl's caring responsibilites and home life led to him developing anxiety and depression. He now knows that to fully support the ones he loves, he first needs to prioritise his own mental wellbeing.

Read Karen's full story here

Karen endured the unimaginable pain of watching her wonderful son lose his battle with addiction, feeling helpless about not being able to ease his pain.

Read Frank's full story here

Frank has been supporting his son for over 20 years. Despite being 80 Frank says that he will never turn his back on his son and is still praying for him to recover.

Read Paula's story here

Paula has spent 27 years caring for her two sons. Learn how support and understanding helped her to carry on.

Read Helen's full story here

Helen's daughter threatens, bullies and manipulates her, leaving Helen living in constant fear.

Read Kathrine's full story here

Katherine was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Read how she turned her life around.

Read Isabelle's story here

Isabelle lived with her husband's drinking for many years before she needed to make a change for her family.

Read Mary's full story here.

Mary tragically lost her daughter to addiction and is raising her grandchildren. This is her story.

Contact Us

5 Nelson Terrace, Stockton-on-Tees. TS18 1NJ

advice@bridgessupport.org / Tel. 01642 605222