Drinkline
If you're worried about yourself or someone else's drinking, you can call this free national helpline in complete confidence.
Phone: 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).
Talking openly about addiction can sometimes bring things up - for you, or for someone you care about.
If a Big Addiction Conversation leaves you wanting information, advice or support, there are people and organisations you can turn to.
For help with your own substance use:
The Forward Trust runs community support services across England and Wales. Find your local service at: https://forwardtrust.org.uk/support/all-services
Drugbot is an online chatbot. It uses (AI) to provide free, anonymous, 24/7 support for drug and alcohol concerns https://drugbot.cranstoun.org/en
The Forward Trust’s Recovery Online is an online rehabilitation service offering flexible, accessible support for individuals looking to overcome addiction. Phone 07508 954996
Email recoveryonline@forwardtrust.org.uk.
The NHS website has information about how to get help with substance use https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
For support for family members or carers:
The Forward Trust runs Recovering Families, a free online programme for people affected by a loved one’s addiction. https://forwardtrust.org.uk/service/recovering-families-uk
Addiction Family Support is a charity helping people affected by a loved one living with addiction. https://addictionfamilysupport.org.uk/ Phone 03008883853
Adfam is a charity offering information and support for friends and family of people living with addictions https://adfam.org.uk/for-families/
Mental health support
The NHS website has information and advice on how to find and access mental health services, and where to get urgent support https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
In England, you can refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies for mental health support. You can find services near you at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/find-nhs-talking-therapies-for-anxiety-and-depression/
MIND is a mental health charity. It offers information and support for people experiencing mental health difficulties, as well as their families and friends. https://www.mind.org.uk/ Phone 0300 102 1234 (support) Phone 0300 123 3393 (information)
If you're worried about yourself or someone else's drinking, you can call this free national helpline in complete confidence.
Phone: 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).
Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law.
Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.
Phone: 0300 1236600
Whether you are looking for support for yourself as a result of gambling, or you're concerned for a friend or a family member, GamCare advisers provide advice over the phone.
Phone: 808 80 20 133
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