In immediate danger? Call 999 · Urgent medical advice: NHS 111 · Urgent help
Support Directory
Established organisations that support families, partners and friends, as well as people in crisis. Each entry shows when its details were last checked. Always check an organisation's own website for the latest information.
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16 organisations
If anyone is in immediate danger, has collapsed, is unresponsive, is having a seizure or may have overdosed, call 999. You can also text 999 if you have registered with the emergencySMS service.
Urgent medical help or advice when it isn't a life-threatening emergency. In Scotland, 111 connects to NHS 24; in Wales, to NHS 111 Wales.
Confidential emotional support for anyone who is struggling to cope, including people worried about someone else. You don't have to be suicidal to call.
A free, confidential text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.
Support groups for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking. Meetings are held in person and online, and there is a confidential helpline.
Self-help groups for families and friends of people who use drugs or have related behavioural problems. Meetings run in person and online.
A national charity working to improve support for families affected by drugs, alcohol and gambling. Its website includes information for families and help finding local family support services.
Honest, confidential information and advice about drugs and alcohol, for people who use them and for anyone worried about someone else.
A free, confidential helpline for anyone worried about their own drinking or someone else's.
Information, advice and support for anyone affected by a parent's drinking, including children and adults.
NHS information about getting help for alcohol and drug problems, including how to find local services. A GP can also be a good first point of contact.
Information and advice for people who look after a family member or friend, including practical support with rights, money and wellbeing.
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, and for people worried about someone else.
Free, confidential support for children and young people under 19, about anything that is worrying them, including a parent's drinking or drug use.
A charity supporting families and friends affected by a loved one's drug, alcohol or gambling use, including people bereaved through addiction.
SMART Recovery runs science-informed mutual-aid meetings. It also offers meetings and resources for family and friends of people with addictive behaviours.