For further information, some useful sites are included below. Click on an address to go to the site.
Drinkline - National Alcohol Helpline
Helpline: 0800 917 8282 Monday - Friday, 9am - 11pm , Weekends 6pm - 11pm
Offers help to callers worried about their own drinking and support to the family and friends of people who are drinking. Advice to callers on where to go for help.
Alcoholics Anonymous PO Box 1, Stonebow House, York, YO1 2NJ
Tel: (01904) 644026 Web: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
There are over 3000 meetings held in the UK each week with over 40,000 members. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
AL-Anon Family Groups 61 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YF
Tel: 020 7403 0888 Web: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Offers support for families and friends of alcoholics whether the drinker is still drinking or not.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics PO Box 64, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2UH
Helpline: 0800 358 3456 Web: www.nacoa.org.uk
Services include information, advice and support to children of alcoholics through its free helpline, and training to professionals who come into contact with children of alcoholics.
Alcohol Concern is a national organisation with the aims of raising awareness of the problems alcohol can cause, improve services for problem drinkers and promote preventative action. Web: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
