Drugs and Alcohol
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Telephone: 0800 9177 650
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Email: help@aamail.org
One You Days Off - Mobile App
The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.
Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off
Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off
NHS choices Alcohol Support
Information and a wide range of services and resources to help you cut down on your alcohol intake.
Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps
Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.
Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Telephone: 0300 123 1110
Open Road
Empowering individuals, families and communities in their journey of recovery from the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol and other addictions.
Website: www.openroad.org.uk
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Living Well Essex - Alcohol and Substance Abuse
A site providing advice and information on alcohol and substance abuse.
Website:www.livingwellessex.org
NHS Choices Addiction Support
Help and support for addiction, including drug and gambling addictions.
Essex Lifestyle Service
A service which help you set goals and making positive lifestyle changes to stopping drinking.
0300 303 9988
Email: provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net
Website: www.essexwellbeingservice.org.uk/services/alcohol-reduction
The Wilderness Foundation
Brave Future is a nature-based group therapy programme set up to support clients who have experienced grief, trauma, addictions, social isolation, anxiety and depression which has affected their mental health and wellbeing
Website: https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/brave-futures/
Rehab Guide
Rehad Guide has a dedicated helpline available 24/7, offering free advice to individuals seeking assistance with substance abuse.
Website: https://www.rehabguide.co.uk/drug-alcohol-rehab-essex/