Christmas

The festive season can be challenging if you are supporting a loved one who is struggling with drinking, drug taking or gambling. We have produced a series of tips for coping over Christmas. 

Adfam services and the head office is closed over Christmas and New Year, but if you need more urgent support over the festive season, the following numbers may be able to help you:

• Samaritans 116 123
• Mind 0300 123 3393
• CALM (NHS) 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
• Anonymous web chat with trained staff https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/
• SHOUT: Text 85258 (confidential text service, available 24 hours)
• Urgent medical advice: 111
• 999 Emergency or if you are at risk
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline – phone 0808 2000 247

Alcohol, drugs, gambling and family support

• Al-Anon – phone 0800 0086 811
• DrugFAM – phone 0300 888 3853
• GamCare – phone 0808 8020 133
• National Association of Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) – phone 0800 358 3456
• DAN 24/7 the Wales Drug & Alcohol helpline – phone 0808 808 2234
• Talk to FRANK for drug information and advice – phone 0300 1236600