If you or someone you know needs support with addiction, help is available.
You do not have to do this alone.
There are many organisations that can help.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (UK)
If you are in the UK:
📞 FRANK
Drug & alcohol advice and support
Phone: 0300 123 6600
Website: https://www.talktofrank.com
📞 NHS – Addiction Support
Help with drug, alcohol, gambling, vaping support
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help
🤝 Local Drug & Alcohol Services
In many areas you can get help through:
Councils
NHS services
Community support groups
Ask your GP for details.
🇺🇸 United States (USA)
If you are in the USA:
📞 SAMHSA National Helpline
Substance use & addiction support
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
📍 Find Treatment Services
Use SAMHSA’s treatment locator for:
Group therapy
Local clinics
Support services
Website: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov
🧠 NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Information, research, and support resources
Website: https://nida.nih.gov
🇦🇺 Australia
If you are in Australia:
📞 1800RESPECT
Support for people affected by trauma, addiction, and related issues
Phone: 1800 737 732
Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au
📞 Alcohol & Drug Support Line (NSW)
24/7 information and referrals
Phone: 1800 422 599
Website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/Pages/support-services.aspx
🧠 ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information Service)
Support and information in many states/territories
Website: https://www.adisinformation.com.au
🌍 Worldwide Support Resources
These organisations can help you find support wherever you are in the world.
📍 FindTreatment.gov (Global)
Directory of mental health and addiction services
Website: https://www.findtreatment.gov
📍 World Health Organization (WHO)
Health advice on substance use and mental health
Website: https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use
📍 NHS UK (For International Visitors)
Easy Read global health info
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-with-addiction
🤝 Online Global Peer Support
Many groups offer online community support (forums, video chats, group meetings). Examples include:
SMART Recovery
In The Rooms
Sober Recovery Forums
You can search for these online.
🤝 Group Support and Community
Group support can help by letting people:
Meet others with similar experiences
Share coping tips
Talk without judgement
Feel understood
Types of group support:
Peer support (non-clinical)
Therapy groups (with a counsellor or specialist)
12-step groups (like AA, NA)
Online support communities
You can ask:
Your GP
A counsellor
Local health centre
to help you find a group.
📱 If You Are in Crisis
If you are feeling unsafe or overwhelmed right now, please use emergency support:
In the UK
Call 999 or go to the nearest hospital.
In the USA
Call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
In Australia
Call 000 or go to the nearest hospital.
🧠 What You Can Do Today
If you or someone you care about wants support:
Talk to a GP or health worker
Join a group support meeting
Call a helpline
Visit a trusted website
Ask a friend or family member for help
Asking for help is a strong positive step.
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