Drinkaware
Digital tools to help you assess, track and set goals to reduce your drinking.
Website
Drinkaware toolsDrinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Phone
0300 123 1110Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs, you can Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Phone
0300 123 6600
Text
82111
Website
Talk to Frank
Email
frank@talktofrank.comNHS Drink Free Days
Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze as well as better understanding the risks.
Google Play Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download NHS Drink Free Days on the Apple App StoreAlcoholics 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.
Phone
0800 9177 650
Website
Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain
Email
help@aamail.orgAddiction Advocates
Addiction Advocates operates throughout the UK providing a free 24/7 national helpline for people suffering from drug addictions or going through a mental health crisis.
Phone
0800 012 6088
Website
www.addictionadvocates.com
Email
info@addictionadvocates.comBetter Health – Drink Less
Reducing your alcohol intake can have a major impact on your life, improving your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Website
www.betterhealthns.co.uk/drink-lessNarcotics Anonymous (NA)
This organisation works similarly to Alcoholics Anonymous, encouraging you to join a local NA group to help you stop taking drugs. The site gives information about the organisation and details of local groups.
Website
www.ukna.orgACAD
An independent charity with centres in Bristol and North Somerset. Assists anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s drinking and other drug use. Anyone wishing to see someone can expect free and confidential advice, information and/or counselling from trained staff.
Phone
0117 929 3028
Website
www.acad.org.uk
Email
info@acad.org.ukBristol Drugs Project (BDP)
BDP is the main provider of free and confidential services in Bristol and offers help to drug users and anybody affected by drug use. Services include needle exchange and drop-in, counselling, group-work, family support, criminal justice work, housing support, shared care with GP surgeries and structured day care.
Phone
0117 987 1500
Website
www.bdp.org.uk
Email
mail@bdp.org.ukSouth Gloucestershire Drug and Alcohol Service
South Gloucestershire Drug and Alcohol Service is available to help anyone in the area who is struggling with drugs or alcohol. They mainly work out of hubs in Kingswood, Yate and Patchway, but they also travel around the area to help people in their local communities.
If you need support with your use of drugs or alcohol, then get in touch for free and confidential help.
Phone
0800 073 3011
01454 868750
Website
www.dhi-online.org.uk/south-gloucestershire-drug-and-alcohol-service
Email
info@dhisouthglos.org.ukDeveloping Health & Independence (DHI)
DHI South Gloucestershire has treatment centres in Warmley and Yate and delivers services throughout the county, including within GP surgeries.
Responsive and imaginative services, developed in consultation with the people who use them, the aim is to improve the health and well being of all those affected by drug and alcohol use.
Phone
0800 073 3011
Website
www.dhi-online.org.uk/do/south-gloucestershire/
Email (head office)
info@dhibath.org.ukSouthmead Project
Southmead Project is a registered charity providing free therapeutic and practical support to adults who were abused as children or have turned to drugs, alcohol and other ways of self-harming as a consequence of that trauma.
Website
www.southmeadproject.org.uk
Email
southmead_project@yahoo.co.ukAddiction Recovery Agency (ARA)
ARA provides abstinence based treatment for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The service incorporates a fully integrated treatment programme involving: residential accommodation, group work, counselling, relapse prevention, housing resettlement and support, learning and work development, aftercare.
Phone
0117 930 0282
Website
www.recovery4all.co.ukAlcohol Concern
Information on the effects of alcohol, how to cut down on over-drinking, information about policies and reports relating to alcohol, and links to other sites.
Website
www.alcoholchange.org.ukDrug Scope
An extensive site. It includes detailed information on many drugs, including their effects and associated risks. It also includes information on treatments for withdrawing from drugs, latest developments in the law and recent research. There are extensive links to other websites.
Website
www.drugscope.org.ukNilaari Agency
Nilaari provides a high quality and culturally specific service which includes counselling, advice and support. It aims to educate and empower Black young people and adults who misuse or are at risk of misusing drugs and/or alcohol.
Phone
0117 955 1664
Website
www.nilaari.co.uk
Drugs and alcohol
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 12 March 2025