Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire
Helpline: 020 7403 0888 10am to 10pm daily
Web: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Helpline for family and friends of problems drinkers, whether the person is still drinking or not. Contact for details throughout the UK and Eire.
Alateen
Helpline: 020 7403 0888
Web: www.al-anon.alateen.org/english.html
Telephone support to young people aged 12 to 20 affected by someone else's drinking, usually that of a parent. Part of Al-Anon Family Group.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Helpline for London: 020 7833 0022, 10am to 10pm daily
National helpline: 0845 7697 555, 24-hour
Web: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Post: PO Box 1,
Stonebow House,
Stonebow,
York YO1 7NJ
Helpline for people with drink problems, staffed by recovering alcoholics. Open 365 days a year. Can give details of local AA groups and contact with a local member.
The British Liver Trust
Web: www.britishlivertrust.org.uk
The British Liver Trust, a national charity, works to reduce the impact of liver disease in the UK through support, information and research.
Drinkline
Helpline: 0800 917 8282 (Freephone) 9am to 11pm weekdays, 6pm to 11pm Sat & Sun
Advice and information for people with alcohol problems or anyone concerned about alcohol misuse.
Alcohol Concern
Web: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
National agency on alcohol misuse. Working to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems, also offers help to the families and friends of those with alcohol-related problems.
Adfam
Web: www.adfam.org.uk
Adfam is the leading national organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol, website offer comprehensive information and links to local support.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Helpline: 0800 358 3456
Web: www.nacoa.org.uk
Provides information, advice and support for children of alcohol dependent parents and people concerned for their welfare.
Rethink
Web: www.rethink.org
Rethink, the leading national mental health membership charity, works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.
Adtional advice service
Telephone: 0208 974 68 14 (open 10am to 3pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 10am to 1pm Tuesday & Thursday) or e-mail: advice@rethink.org
Mind
Call 0845 766 0163 from anywhere in the UK for the price of a local call.
Web: www.mind.org.uk
The MindinfoLine offers thousands of callers confidential help on a range of mental health issues. They also provide a special legal service to the public, lawyers and mental health workers.
Saneline
Helpline: 0845 767 8000
Web: www.sane.org.uk
SANEline is a national out-of-hours telephone helpline offering emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems.
