Some links on this page have been colour coded to make it easier to find the information you need:
There are some excellent drug and alcohol support services locally. Importantly there is also support for people who are concerned about someone else’s alcohol consumption or drug taking. The process of self-referral is explained below and then click below to find out details on the local services.
From Patient info
Information on the self-referral process and what to expect
Refer Yourself to NHS Drug and Alcohol Support Services Self-referral for drug and alcohol addiction services | Patient
From Cranstoun (Here4YOUth)
Is an alcohol and drug service for young people in Buckinghamshire (aged 10 to 18), providing drug and alcohol support wherever you, the young person, feel most comfortable (including locality hub, home, school or local café.) Here4YOUth, Buckinghamshire – Cranstoun
For children who live outside local boundaries and are not served by the service(s) listed above you can search for drug and alcohol services closest to your postcode.
From the NHS
Find alcohol addiction support services Find alcohol addiction support services – NHS
From Frank
Find support near you (includes drug services) Find support near you | FRANK
From Al-Anon
There for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Find a meeting near you al-anon uk /find-a-meeting
From Addiction Family Support
From Addiction Family Support
From Families Anonymous (Famanon)
Families Anonymous meetings are for families and friends of those with a drug or related behavioural problems. Support near you. Local support is Aylesbury (Bucks) Meetings In The UK | Famanon
From Buckinghamshire Council
Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and Drugs What is Substance Misuse
If you are 18 and over adult services will support you and can be accessed under
There are many national organisations who can support and advise on drugs and alcohol, supporting children and families. Click below to find support:
From With You
Chat to us online Help and advice on drugs and alcohol – With You
Support for anyone affected by alcohol
From Alcohol Change UK (Drink Line)
Details of Drink Line: a free, confidential national helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s. Support online: Get help now | Alcohol Change UK
From Drinkaware (Drink Chat)
Drink Chat: Free online chat service for anyone who is looking for information or advice about their own, or someone else’s, drinking. Alcohol support services | Drinkaware
From With You
Chat to us online Help and advice on drugs and alcohol – With You
From FRANK
Telephone helplines:
From Release
Help and Advice: provides a free confidential and non-judgemental national information and advice service in relation to drugs and drug laws. Help and Advice | Release
From Al-Anon
Helpline Helpline | Al-Anon UK
From Nacoa
Our helpline is for everyone affected by a parent’s alcohol problems is the heart of Nacoa’s work. We are here for children, adults, and concerned others. Helpline – Nacoa
From the Children’s Society
Information and links to helplines to support children living with an alcohol dependent adult.
Living with an alcohol dependent adult Living With Alcohol Dependent Adult | The Children’s Society
From Addiction Family Support
Helpline supporting family, friends and carers affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol misuse Home – Addiction Family Support
As Drinkaware suggests
“The UK chief medical officers recommend that an alcohol-free childhood is the healthiest and best option”. The law on alcohol and under 18s | Drinkaware
From Drinkaware (Drink Chat)
The law on alcohol and under 18s The law on alcohol and under 18s | Drinkaware
From Gov UK
Alcohol and young people Alcohol and young people – GOV.UK
Alcohol can have wide ranging impact on one’s life which can if excessive and prolonged affect physical health, mental health and social wellbeing. The effects of alcohol are not necessarily felt in one moment of time, but generally gradually impact general functioning, including with relationships, employment, education and ultimately finances, as well as the physical and mental health decline it can cause.
This is covered below:
From the NHS
From With You
From Alcohol Change UK
From Drinkaware (Drink Chat)
From Patient info
The power of alcohol to cause harm nationally is expanded on here:
From Gov UK
Health matters: harmful drinking and alcohol dependence Health matters: harmful drinking and alcohol dependence – GOV.UK
You can self-refer to excellent local alcohol support services without needing to see your GP (See local self-referral section above).
From Young Minds
Drugs and alcohol Drugs and Alcohol | Support and Advice | YoungMinds
You can self-refer to excellent local drug support services without needing to see your GP (See local self-referral section above).
From FRANK
On the videos and podcasts page there are links to some relevant videos and podcasts covering the topic of alcohol.