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Information for parents and safeguarding advice

Signposting to Support - Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse

Support Available

Adfam

Adfam supports those coping with a family member or friend’s drink, drug or gambling problem to get the support they need.

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA is supports the recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to the Fellowship for help.

National Helpline: 0800 9177 650

help@aamail.org

Drinkchat

Free online chat service for anyone who is looking for information or advice about their own, or someone else’s, drinking. Trained advisors are on hand to give you confidential advice from 9am-2pm on weekdays.

Drinkline

Free, confidential helpline for anyone who is concerned about their drinking, or someone else's.

Helpline 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)

FRANK

National helpline providing advice and information about drugs.

0300 123 6600

Know the Score

Website with information, advice and support for their own or someone else’s drug-taking.

0800 587 5879 (Lines are open from 8am to 11pm, 7 days a week)

National Association for the Children of Alcoholics

Free helpline providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking.

0800 358 3456

Re-Solv

Works across the UK to end solvent abuse and support all those whose lives are affected by it.

01785 810762, text 07496 959930

With You

Free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health for you or someone else.