Stockport's Inter-Faith Network
‘Alcohol’
On 2nd March 2011 the Network meeting focussed on alcohol and a number of speakers covered a wide range of related topics. Click on any of the headings below for more information on each topic:
The Big Drink Debate
Calum Irving spoke about Our Life’s campaign to tackle this important health issue in the North West and how the information gained from the Big Drink Debate 2008 is being used to change attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol.
Alcoholics Anonymous
A member of AA shared the philosophy behind the organisation and the support it provides
MOSAIC – services for young people experiencing problems caused by drugs and alcohol
Hannah and Ange talked about the work of their treatment team, school based team and family team and how these services support carers, parents and the children of alcoholics
The Stepping Stone – Stockport Churches’ drop in service for anyone experiencing problems through drug and alcohol use
Austin Moore, Stockport Centre Church, founder of the Stepping Stone, explained the history of the project and the support provided at the drop-in
Discussion – topics raised by the presentations made
A summary of the discussion about difficulties that people have encountered when trying to support people suffering from alcohol problems, the discussion about licensing issues and the new licensing bill going through parliament and a list of resources
Other topics discussed
- Anchor-point – the new service being set up to provide support to community groups and voluntary organisations (now that Stockport CVS has ceased to exist)
- Stockport Fund
- United Nations Association
- 22nd March Age Concern Event
- Consultation being held on 29th March about mental health and drug/alcohol services provided in Stockport by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
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