Drugs and alcohol

  • Drinkaware

    Digital tools to help you assess, track and set goals to reduce your drinking.

    Website
    Drinkaware tools

  • Drinkline

    If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

    Phone
    0300 123 1110

  • Talk 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.com

  • NHS 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 Store

  • 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.

    Phone
    0800 9177 650

    Website
    Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain

    Email
    help@aamail.org

  • Drinkaware Unit and Calorie Calculator

    Want to know what’s in your drinks? Easy, find out about what calories and how many units you consume.

    Website
    www.drinkaware.co.uk/unit-calculator

  • Mash

    If you’d like some advice and support when it comes to drugs and alcohol, Mash can help. Their case workers are here to offer you support, whether you need someone to talk to, or you’d like to seek further help.

    Website
    www.mash.org.uk/drugs-and-alcohol

  • Change Grow Live – Manchester

    Change Grow Live are here to support you. They work with adults, young people and anyone looking to live a happier and healthier life.

    Website
    www.changegrowlive.org/manchester

  • Back on Track

    A Manchester charity that runs a learning centre in Manchester’s Northern Quarter for people who are going through a process of recovery or rehabilitation, having been through problems with alcohol or drugs, offending, homelessness and mental health.

    Website
    www.backontrackmanchester.org.uk

  • Adfam

    Adfam is the national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs or alcohol. They want anyone affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use to have the chance to benefit from healthy relationships, be part of a loving and supportive family and enjoy mental and physical wellbeing.

    Website
    www.adfam.org.uk

  • Al-Anon

    Al-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire is there for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Whatever your relationship with the drinker, you will find other people who have similar stories to tell. Listening to the shared experiences of others may help you find the confidence you need to deal with the effects of someone else’s drinking.

    Phone
    0800 0086 811

    Website
    www.al-anonuk.org.uk

  • ADS: Addiction Dependency Solutions

    ADS is a leading UK drug and alcohol charity operating throughout the North and the Midlands. With decades of experience treating drug, alcohol and more recently prescription drug addiction, the aim is to provide the right treatment and get to the root of addiction.

    Phone
    0161 831 2400

    Website
    www.adsolutions.org.uk