ALCOHOL SOCIAL SUPPORT

We provide specialist support and brief intervention services for those individuals who may have problems related to alcohol. This includes rehabilitation therapies and meetings with our experienced team members in a supportive approach to explore and have structured conversations about your alcohol consumption.
We understand that this subject can be a sensitive issue, however, our experienced team are available to discuss you or your loved one’s needs in strict confidence. Any information discussed will be handled sensitively in a non-judgemental way. We have carers trained in this area who are ready to support you or your loved one.
The aim of this service is to empower and motivate individuals to recognise the risks associated with their drinking patterns while highlighting the benefits of reducing their intake and to adopt more healthy lifestyles. You will also be given advice on harm minimisation and signposted to other specialist services if there is an identified need, with the agreement of you or your loved one.
We will always respect the ability of individuals to make their own choices.

Feeling depressed or anxious?

It is common for people with alcohol problems to feel depressed or anxious. A good place to start is with a GP. Try to be accurate and honest about how much you drink and any problems that may be causing you to feel anxious or depressed.

For urgent support

If you or your loved one’s symptoms persist or get worse or if you are having suicidal thoughts, call 999 or go to the nearest Accident and Emergency right away. Effective treatment is available to help you through this difficult time.

For non-urgent support

Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline. If you are worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline in complete confidence. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).