Helpline for people with alcohol related problems.
Drinkaware is an independent charity working to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK. We're here to help people make better choices about drinking.
Our vision
We are here to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking.
Our mission
We will achieve this by:
Providing impartial, evidence-based information, advice and practical resources.
Raising awareness of alcohol and its harms.
Working collaboratively with partners.
Our values
Driven to make a difference
Led by the evidence
Resourceful
Work positively with others
If you are concerned that you or someone you care about has a problem with alcohol there is lots of help available. You can find some useful links and phone numbers here
A good place to start is talking to your GP who can refer you to local alcohol services. Alternatively you can contact one of the following organisations:
Drinkchat
Drinkchat is a free service for anyone who is looking for information or advice about their own, or someone else’s, alcohol use. Our trained advisors are on hand to give you some confidential advice. You don’t even have to make a phonecall
Drinkline
Drinkline runs a free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else's.
The purpose of the Drinkline service is to offer free, confidential, accurate and consistent information and advice to callers who are concerned about their own or someone else`s drinking regardless of the caller`s age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or spirituality.
Free helpline: 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)
Addaction
A UK wide treatment agency, helping individuals, families and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse
Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain
The British branch of this worldwide network, AA is an organisation of men and women who share their experience with each other hoping to solve their problems and help others to recover from alcoholism.
If you need help with a drinking problem you can contact Alcoholics Anonymous.
Free helpline: 0800 917 7650
Email helpline: help@aamail.org
Al-Anon
Al-Anon is worldwide and offers support and understanding to the families and friends of problem drinkers.
Confidential Helpline 0800 008 6811 (open 10am-10pm)
Alcohol Change
Provides general information about alcohol, and can help put you in touch with your nearest alcohol advice centre.
NHS Choices
This site provides advice and information on alcohol and offers a database of support and treatment services
ADFAM
Information and advice for families of alcohol and drug users. The website has a list of local family support services.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)
Information, advice and support to children of alcohol-dependent parents and people concerned with their welfare through a free and confidential telephone and email helpline.
Free helpline: 0800 358 3456
Email helpline: helpline@nacoa.org.uk
NACOA
NACOA have an online community created in support of people who have concerns about a parent's addiction.
Alcohol Focus Scotland
Scotland's national voluntary organisation. Provides information and advice on responsible drinking.
Call: 0141 572 6700
Talk to Frank
National drugs awareness site for young people and parents/carers.
Samaritans
Provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicide.
Helpline: 116 123 (24hrs)
Email helpline: jo@samaritans.org (they try their hardest to get back to your email within 24 hours)
DAN Phone Number 08088082234 Drugs or Alcohol helpline
Opening Times ; 24 hours a day 7 days a week
ADFAM email ; admin@adfam.org.uk phone 07442137421/07552986887
Alcohol focus Scotland Email ; enquiries@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Talk to Frank numbers 03001236600/ Text @82111
