I have seen drug litter (e.g. syringes, needles, spoons, cigarette butts, foil) - can someone clear it up?

Anyone who finds drug litter, in particular needles or syringes should not touch it but should report it immediately on: 0845 605 2222 giving details of the location of the litter and approximately how many needles there are. The council will arrange for a trained professional to collect the needles safely and quickly.

I would like to hold a drug/alcohol awareness session. Who can I contact?

Please use the 'Contact Us' page to arrange an awareness session.

My business / employees has a problem with drugs/alcohol.

If you would like to raise awareness about drugs/alcohol within your business, please use the 'Contact Us' page to arrange an awareness session.

If you believe that any of your employees have issues with drugs/alcohol you can advise them to contact T2 Slough on: 01753 692548 to get advice.

I have seen drug dealing in my area.

Report this immediately to the Police on the non-emergency telephone number: 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

I have seen someone using drugs (e.g. smoking, injecting) in my area, what do I do?

Report this immediately to the Police on the non-emergency telephone number: 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111. If there has been drug litter left behind, report it immediately on: 0845 605 2222 giving details of the location of the litter and approximately how many needles there are. The council will arrange for a trained professional to collect the needles safely and quickly.

I believe that someone I know / my neighbour / someone in my area is living off of illegal earnings (e.g. drug dealing, criminal activity), what do I do?

If you believe someone you know / your neighbour / someone in your area is living off of illegal earnings from criminal activity or drug dealing, you should report this to the Police on the non-emergency telephone number: 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111. You can report this information to both numbers ANONYMOUSLY

I'm misusing drugs and I need support - who can I call/where can I go?

If you are misusing drugs, you can contact T2 on: 01753 692548 for advice and guidance. Or you can visit them at: 331-333 High Street, Slough, SL1 1TX (at the end of the High Street).

I'm misusing alcohol and I need support - who can I call/where can I go?

If you are misusing alcohol, you need to contact your GP where they can assess your use and direct you to other services as appropriate. 

Someone I know (my mother, father, brother, cousin, other family member) is using drugs/alcohol - who can I call to find support/treatment for them?

If someone you know is misusing drugs/alcohol, you can contact T2 on: 01753 692548 for advice and guidance. Or you can visit with the individual at: 331-333 High Street, Slough, SL1 1TX (at the end of the High Street). If someone you know is misusing alcohol, you need to contact their GP so they can assess their alcohol consumption and direct them to other services as appropriate.

Someone I know (my mother, father, brother, cousin, other family member) is using drugs/alcohol - who can I call to find support/treatment for me as their carer/family member?

If someone you know is misusing drugs/alcohol, you can contact DrugFAM on 08453 883853. They are availble from 9am-9pm and run a group in Slough every Wednesday evening to support family members. Alternatively, you can contact Famanon Helpline (a service for family members of drug users) on: 0845 1200 660, PADA (Parents Against Drug Abuse) on: 08457 023 867 or contact us and the DAAT will try to direct you to an appropriate service and help you get support.

I am an injecting drug user and would like to access clean needles and syringes / a needle exchange scheme.

To locate your nearest participating pharmacy, you need to contact either T2 High Street on: 01753 692548 or the DAAT using the 'About DAAT' pages.

I am a victim of domestic violence as a result of my partners drinking / drug use - who can I call / where can I go?

Report domestic abuse immediately to Thames Valley Police on: 999 in an emergency or 0845 8 505 505 in a non-emergency. 
To speak to someone in confidence, call the East Berkshire Women’s Aid on: 01753 549865 or Kinara Asian Women’s Service on: 01753 592988.  Men suffering domestic abuse may wish to speak to Victim Support on: 01344 411411.

I know someone who is a victim of domestic violence as a result of their partners drinking / drug use - who can I call / where can I go to help them get support?

Report domestic abuse immediately to Thames Valley Police on: 999 in an emergency or 0845 8 505 505 in a non-emergency. 
To speak to someone in confidence, call the East Berkshire Women’s Aid on 01753 549865 or Kinara Asian Women’s Service on 01753 592988.  Men suffering domestic abuse may wish to speak to Victim Support on: 01344 411411.

you can also visit Slough Borough Councils website for a wealth of information for the victims and perpetrators of domestic violence where drugs and alcohol is an issue.

I am in need of housing / housing support and have a drug / alcohol problem - who can I call / where can I go?

If you are in need of housing or housing related support REAP Resettlement Agency (also known as Ability) can offer a targeted tenancy support service specific to substance misusers. Call on: 01753 571324 or visit at 1st Floor Burlington Court, Burlington Road, Slough, SL1 2JS on Mondays or Fridays between 2pm - 4.30pm.  Individuals can also call Shelter on the appointment line: 0844 515 1380 or visit the Housing Needs Department at My Council @ Landmark Place on Windsor Road, Slough.

I want residential rehab to tackle my drink/drug taking - what do I do?

If you would like to access residential rehab, you will need to speak to your treatment provider (T2 Slough: 01753 692548, Slough DIP: 01753 215160). If you are not engaged with a service, you will need to speak to T2 on: 01753 692548.

I've got a complaint about a drug/alcohol service I am accessing - who can I call/where can I go?

If you have a complaint, the service will have a written procedure to follow. There should be leaflets available/posters displayed in the service to explain the procedure and who to contact anonymously. If you ask a member of staff, they will direct you appropriately.