Family Alcohol Service, London
For children affected by problematic drinking of parents or carers
About us:
Contact hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Brief summary of service: The service is provided jointly by the NSPCC and ARP for children affected by problematic drinking of parents or carers. FAS works with children and their families for up to 18 months on building motivation, acknowledging strengths and an understanding of systemic therapy.
Criteria and eligibility: Children and young people and their families
Referral and assessment process: Initial request followed up by referral form specific to FAS. Adults are invited to the initial meeting, thereafter the whole family is invited to agree aims for future work. FAS do not provide assessments, but agreement and review meetings. Referrals are mostly from external agencies in Camden, but self referrals are also accepted.
Waiting times: Varies from 1 to 3 weeks, depending on staff availability.
Other information:
* provide telephone information for families and other professionals
* wheelchair access
* interpreters are available (cost/provision negotiated with referrer)
Contact Details:
Family Alcohol Service
88-91 Troutbeck
Robert Street
London
NW1 4EJ
Telephone: 020 7383 3817