Alcohol is a part of many of our lives. We use it for celebration, for comfort, to socialise, to wind down and to cope. We treat it differently to other drugs; it’s legal, socially acceptable and even encouraged.
Yet in the UK one person every hour dies as a result of alcohol.
The harm doesn’t end with the individual; each of us who drinks too much is part of a family and a community who feel the effects too, whether through frequent use of emergency services, drink driving, violence or neglect.
Alcohol care team (ACT) at South Tees
The alcohol care team (ACT) at South Tees is available 8am to 8pm seven days a week.
Based next to the emergency department at James Cook, the team launched in 2023 to identify, assess and engage with patients and staff members with alcohol issues, be it a primary or secondary issue.
Contact ACT
ACT can be contacted for information or support on 07769 932703 or extension 52678.
DrinkCoach
DrinkCoach is an integrated online pathway designed to identify at-risk drinkers and help build a clear and robust pathway for alcohol early intervention and treatment.
You can take the alcohol test to find out how risky your drinking really is. It is free, quick and confidential.
Useful local contacts
We are with you (Redcar and Cleveland)
- Tel: 0300 303 3781
Accessing Change Together (Middlesbrough)
- Tel: 01642 726 800
- Email: [email protected]
CGL – Stockton Recovery Service
- Tel: 01642 673 888