The National Health Service (NHS) recognises drug and alcohol addiction as a serious health condition that requires professional treatment and support. Individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction are entitled to receive comprehensive care through the NHS.
The ultimate goal is to provide the necessary resources and support to help individuals overcome their addiction and achieve lasting recovery, through drug and alcohol support helplines.
STARS
Tel: 01702 431889
Email: [email protected]
The Crisis Sanctuary continues to operate as a crisis service as it is not large numbers in attendance. Open from 6pm to 11pm every night at Project 49 on Alexandra Street.
Trust links have quickly adapted and developed an online service: live chat, courses and groups, peer support all to support the wellbeing and reliance of our community (There is currently a live photography for beginners course being live-streamed on the Facebook page)
Coronavirus support for older people at home
Breaking free online
This is an online recovery support programme.
There’s a wide range of interventions available, 24 hours a day. This is free for our service users, speak to your recovery coordinator about getting access.
Sober grid app
Sober Grid is the world’s recovery peer support app. This is free and gives you access to peer coaching.
Sober buddy
Sober buddy is an online drug and alcohol recovery coaching service.
There’s a free email service which sends you daily encouragement and challenges. There is an companion app in the making.
Alcoholics anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous offer online groups. We’d encourage those self-isolating to get involved.
They’re receiving a huge amount of calls at the moment, so where possible, email [email protected] for support and information.
Narcotics anonymous
NA offer online meetings every day at 19:30 London Time. Go to their website then follow the instructions.
SMART recovery
SMART recovery is a recovery group using a science based therapeutic programme. They offer online meetings.
There is a great online community, including online forums, daily check ins amongst other things.
Mental health support
Moodjuice
Moodjuice have self-help guides which could be really helpful if you’re suffering from anxiety/low mood.
Silver Cloud
Silver Cloud is an online course that helps you manage stress, anxiety and depression.
You’ll work through a series of topics selected by a therapist. This is an 8 week course and completely free.
Big White Wall
Big White Wall is an online community for anyone feeling anxious, stressed or low. There’s an active forum, as well as around the clock support from professionals.
Chill Panda
This wellbeing app helps you manage your worries and suggests tasks to suit your state of mind. These range from simple breathing techniques to light exercises.
Cove
This app helps you easily create music to express how you’re feeling. You can store this in a journal or send to other people.
eQuoo
This app uses adventure games designed by psychologists to help increase your mental fitness.
Ieso
Ieso is an online course that puts you in contact with therapists trained in cognitive behavioural therapy. This is free in SOME areas of the UK.
My Possible Self: The Mental Health App