Alcohol Addiction Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) creates a safe space for individuals struggling with alcohol use to start and work through recovery they offer in-person support groups and an online helpline. AA is concerned with aiding in the personal recovery and sobriety of individuals that turn to the fellowship for help. AA preserves the anonymity of its members at a public level new members are ensured that their identity will not be discussed with anyone out with the fellowship and that each member speaks only for him/herself.
Contact number — 0800 9177650
Email Address — help@aamail.org
Alcohol Change UK
Alcohol Change UK offers support to individuals struggling with alcohol use. On their site, you can check your drinking, see apps to cut down alcohol consumption, get help now and information on alcohol treatment. In the treatment section, you are able to see where to start reaching out to get help and what treatments are available to you.
Alcohol Change does not offer a Helpline however they recommend calling the Drinkline, the national alcohol helpline.
Drinkline is available Monday-Friday 9 am-8 pm and at Weekends 11 am-4 pm.
Call — 0300 123 1110
Drug Addiction Support
FRANK
FRANK is dedicated to honest information about drugs on the website there are facts about individual drugs and the effects they have on individuals. They also offer information on what to do in an emergency situation, what to do if you are concerned about a friend or family member, what drug treatment is like and help find a support centre.
Phone — 0300 123 6600
Text — 82111
Or Fill out a form on www.talktofrank.com/contact to contact via email
Re-Solv
Re-Solv is an expert charity working across the UK to end solvent abuse and support all those whose lives are affected by it. Solvent abuse affects the lives of thousands of people in the UK. If you misuse any of the above products, or if someone you know misuses them, then they are here to help.
Phone — 01785 810762
Text — 07496 959930
Email— info@re‐solv.org
Gambling Addiction Support
GambleAware
BeGambleAware helps people struggling with gambling addiction and works with specialist organisations that offer confidential advice and tailored treatments on a range of issues related to gambling.
Through the Find the right support link you can find out about these specialised organisations and other services that offer support for young people, advice, and support for financial difficulties. There are also organisations that can help with a range of other issues that can be related to gambling including mental health, domes c violence, and suicide prevention.
Types of support available from Be Gamble Aware:
- One‐to‐one support, including counselling, CBT and other therapies gives an opportunity to discuss what’s on your mind with a professional in a safe, confidential and non‐judgmental way.
- Support Groups are a safe way to connect with other people who are in a similar situation to you and share experiences.
- Residential support can be an effective way of helping you to regain control of your life within a safe, non‐judgmental environment.
National Gambling Helpline — 0808 8020 133
Financial Support
National Debtline
National Debtline run by Money Advice Trust offers confidential and independent advice on debt throughout the UK. Their website also offers fact sheets on Debt management plans, Council tax arrears, bankruptcy and more. To find out more about how they can help you contact them via phone, email, or web chat on their website.
Contact Number — 0808 808 4000
Help for Households
Countries around the world are facing rising goods and energy prices, inflation and cost of living pressures after the pandemic and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
We know people are worried so the government is offering help for households. See what cost of living support you could be eligible for. There are multiple ways to help face rising costs and the cost of living crisis.
