Helplines and support
Free, confidential help. You don't need to have decided anything to call.
In an emergency, call 999
Call 999 if someone has a fit, is confused, is seeing or hearing things, can't be woken, or is in danger. For urgent medical advice, call NHS 111.
For you
- Drinkline0300 123 1110National alcohol helpline. Free and confidential. Weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm.
- Alcoholics Anonymous0800 9177 650Free national helpline and meeting finder. alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
- SMART Recovery UKWebsiteFree meetings in person and online, using practical tools for change.
- Samaritans116 123Free, 24 hours a day, for anyone who is struggling to cope. samaritans.org
- NHS 111111Urgent medical advice, any time.
For families and friends
- Al-Anon0800 0086 811For anyone affected by someone else's drinking. al-anonuk.org.uk
- NACOA0800 358 3456For children of alcohol-dependent parents, of any age. nacoa.org.uk
- AdfamWebsiteInformation and a directory of local support for families.
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline0808 2000 247Free, 24 hours, run by Refuge.
Information and self-help
- NHS: alcohol misuse
- Drinkaware: unit calculator, self-check and app
- Alcohol Change UK: information and the Try Dry app
Phone numbers and opening hours were checked in October 2026 and can change. If a number doesn't work, check the organisation's website.