Blue Cross Norway is a deaconal and inter-denominational organization working in the field of treatment and prevention of alcohol and drug problems. The Blue Cross has 41 local institutions in Norway offering treatment, education, housing services, job training, counseling and social networks. We also engage in different forms of prevention work and have our own youth department. Around 1100 people work either full time or part time in Blue Cross Norway. The organization has 2.530 members and 50 local groups doing diverse forms of voluntary social work. Blue Cross Norway is also an umbrella organization for 28 Christian organizations and denominations in Norway. The Blue Cross was originally established in Switzerland in 1877 and has grown to become an international movement. Blue Cross can be found in 40 countries throughout the world, predominately in Europe and Africa - and to a lesser extent in North and South America and Asia. The international headquarters is situated in Bern, Switzerland. Address in Norway: Blå Kors Norge, Storgata 38, N-0182 OSLO, NORWAY Tel +47 22 03 27 40, fax +47 22 03 27 41 E-mail: post@blakors.no