Addiction signposting
Signposting for organisations if you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction
If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, support is available. Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, gambling, or another form of dependency, these trusted organisations offer confidential advice, practical tools, and a listening ear to help you take the next step.
You’re not alone — explore the links below to find the right help for you.
Adfam
Work with families affected by drugs and alcohol by operating an online message board and a database of local support groups.
Visit the Adfam website for support and more information:
Addiction Family Support
Run a free helpline and provide a lifeline of safe, caring, and professional support to families, friends, and carers who are struggling to cope with the challenges of a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Visit the Addiction Family Support website for support and more information:
Phone: 0300 888 3853
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope to help each other recover from alcoholism. Their “12‑step” programme involves getting sober with the help of regular support groups.
Visit the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) website for support and more information:
Phone: 0800 9177 650
Al‑Anon Family Groups
Offer support and understanding to the families and friends of problem drinkers, whether they’re still drinking or not.
Visit the Al‑Anon Family Groups website for support and more information:
Phone: 020 7403 0888
Drinkline
Offer free, confidential, accurate, and consistent information and advice to callers who are concerned about their own or someone else’s drinking, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or spirituality.
Phone: 0300 123 1110
(Weekdays 9am – 8pm; Weekends 11am – 4pm)
Families Anonymous
Help the family and friends of people with current, suspected, or former drug problems by providing mutual support and offering a forum where experiences and anxieties can be shared.
Visit the Families Anonymous website for support and more information:
Frank
Offers friendly, confidential drug advice to users, their families, and friends.
Visit the Frank website for support and more information:
Phone: 0300 123 6600
GamCare
Offer a 24/7 helpline, digital chat options, forums, and helpful online resources for supporting yourself or someone else.
Visit the GamCare website for support and more information:
Phone: 0808 8020 133
Gamblers Anonymous
Offer an information line, chatroom, forum, and meetings where you can connect and share experiences with others facing similar challenges.
Visit the Gamblers Anonymous website for support and more information:
Phone: 0330 094 0322
NHS Alcohol Support
Provide immediate information about NHS support, emphasizing that realizing you have a problem with alcohol is the first big step to getting help.
Visit the NHS Alcohol Support website for support and more information:
We Are With You
A charity providing free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol, or mental health.
Visit the We Are With You website for support and more information:
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