People affected by a loved one’s substance use or gambling can struggle to get help, advice and relevant information. Adfam offers its own support services, but you may find these other organisations useful, too:
FAMILY SUPPORT
ADAPT OXFORD
The Icarus Programme provides help and assistance for families and others affected by addiction of all types.
ADDICTION FAMILY SUPPORT
Supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved one’s addiction. Helpline: 0300 888 3853 | Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm | Weekends 9am – 1pm | 365 days a year.
AL-ANON
Al-Anon family groups provide support to anyone who is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. Also run a telephone helpline.
AQUARIUS
Provide alcohol, drug and gambling support services for adults across the Midlands, including a family service for those affected by someone else’s addiction.
BAC-IN
Specialist drug and alcohol recovery service in Nottingham aimed at individuals, families and carers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
BRIDGES FAMILY AND CARER SERVICE
Offering advice and support to families and carers affected by drug and alcohol misuse across Stockton-On-Tees.
CADAS CUMBRIA
Provides support for individuals, family members, and carers affected by addiction in Cumbria, promoting recovery in the community.
DEVELOPING HEALTH & INDEPENDENCE (DHI)
Offer a range of services in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and Somerset, including services for family members and carers.
ESCAPE FAMILY SUPPORT
Work across Northumberland with those affected by a loved ones drugs and alcohol, offering a range of services, courses and activities.
FAMILIES OUT LOUD
Working with Wiltshire Families of Drug & Alcohol Users.
FAMILY SUPPORT LINK
Provides support for families affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use across Northamptonshire, including 1:1 support, a telephone helpline, group and peer support to families and friends, as well as providing education and building understanding across agencies and communities.
FAMILIES ANONYMOUS
Support groups and a telephone helpline for families and friends concerned about drug abuse or related behavioural problems.
HETTY’S
Providing emotional help and support to families in Nottinghamshire affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.
THE LIVING ROOM
Providing free group therapy for adults in Hertfordshire living with addiction. Support is also available for family and carers.
PARENT SUPPORT LINK
Provides support for those affected by someone else’s drug and/or alcohol use living in Southampton or the Hampshire area.
PROPS NORTH EAST
Working in North East England to help people who have a family member who uses drugs or alcohol.
SANCTUARY FAMILY SUPPORT
Free and confidential support for people and families in Liverpool affected by drug or alcohol issues.
SCOTTISH FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Work to improve support for families affected by substance use throughout Scotland.
SMART RECOVERY: FAMILY AND FRIENDS PROGRAMME.
An international community of peer support groups that help people recover from addictive behaviours, including alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling. Their F&F programme draws on the four key points of SMART Recovery and adapted these to suit the needs of family & friends of people with a drug and/or alcohol addiction.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT AND SUPPORT
BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT
Drug and alcohol services charity in Bristol supporting people towards independence from drugs and alcohol.
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
National health and social care charity, helping with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
CHANGING LIVES
Nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change – for good.
CRANSTOUN
Cranstoun provides services and programmes for adults and young people who need support addressing their use of alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and those in contact with the criminal justice system.
EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset.
FORWARD TRUST
National charity helping people with drug or alcohol issues, past offending, homelessness or unemployment.
HUMANKIND
Charity offering free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
INSPIRE LANCS
Services across Lancashire are designed to encourage individuals to find the strength and resources within themselves to achieve and sustain the life and behavioural changes they seek.
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT
A charity methadone drug clinic who provide help and support to people with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction, including multiple services in Wales.
NHS INCLUSION
A national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
NORTH YORKSHIRE HORIZONS
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service in North Yorkshire, working to help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.
OPEN ROAD
Drug and alcohol support service based in Essex and Medway, Kent.
PHOENIX FUTURES
A charity and housing association helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more, providing residential, prison, community, and specialist services.
TURNING POINT
A health and social care service provider that utilizes a person-centered care approach to support individuals with complex needs, which include drug and alcohol-related issues, mental health, learning, and employment-related issues.
VIA
A charity offering free, confidential support to adults and young people with issues around alcohol and drug use.
WE ARE WITH YOU
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
GENERAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL INFORMATION
BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT
Drug and alcohol services charity in Bristol supporting people towards independence from drugs and alcohol.
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
National health and social care charity, helping with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
CHANGING LIVES
Nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change – for good.
CRANSTOUN
Cranstoun provides services and programmes for adults and young people who need support addressing their use of alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and those in contact with the criminal justice system.
EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset.
FORWARD TRUST
National charity helping people with drug or alcohol issues, past offending, homelessness or unemployment.
HUMANKIND
Charity offering free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
INSPIRE LANCS
Services across Lancashire are designed to encourage individuals to find the strength and resources within themselves to achieve and sustain the life and behavioural changes they seek.
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT
A charity methadone drug clinic who provide help and support to people with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction, including multiple services in Wales.
NHS INCLUSION
A national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
NORTH YORKSHIRE HORIZONS
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service in North Yorkshire, working to help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.
OPEN ROAD
Drug and alcohol support service based in Essex and Medway, Kent.
PHOENIX FUTURES
A charity and housing association helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more, providing residential, prison, community, and specialist services.
TURNING POINT
A health and social care service provider that utilizes a person-centered care approach to support individuals with complex needs, which include drug and alcohol-related issues, mental health, learning, and employment-related issues.
VIA
A charity offering free, confidential support to adults and young people with issues around alcohol and drug use.
WE ARE WITH YOU
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT
Drug and alcohol services charity in Bristol supporting people towards independence from drugs and alcohol.
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
National health and social care charity, helping with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
CHANGING LIVES
Nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change – for good.
CRANSTOUN
Cranstoun provides services and programmes for adults and young people who need support addressing their use of alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and those in contact with the criminal justice system.
EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset.
FORWARD TRUST
National charity helping people with drug or alcohol issues, past offending, homelessness or unemployment.
HUMANKIND
Charity offering free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
INSPIRE LANCS
Services across Lancashire are designed to encourage individuals to find the strength and resources within themselves to achieve and sustain the life and behavioural changes they seek.
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT
A charity methadone drug clinic who provide help and support to people with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction, including multiple services in Wales.
NHS INCLUSION
A national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
NORTH YORKSHIRE HORIZONS
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service in North Yorkshire, working to help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.
OPEN ROAD
Drug and alcohol support service based in Essex and Medway, Kent.
PHOENIX FUTURES
A charity and housing association helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more, providing residential, prison, community, and specialist services.
TURNING POINT
A health and social care service provider that utilizes a person-centered care approach to support individuals with complex needs, which include drug and alcohol-related issues, mental health, learning, and employment-related issues.
VIA
A charity offering free, confidential support to adults and young people with issues around alcohol and drug use.
WE ARE WITH YOU
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
GRANDPARENTS AND KINSHIP CARERS
BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT
Drug and alcohol services charity in Bristol supporting people towards independence from drugs and alcohol.
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
National health and social care charity, helping with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
CHANGING LIVES
Nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change – for good.
CRANSTOUN
Cranstoun provides services and programmes for adults and young people who need support addressing their use of alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and those in contact with the criminal justice system.
EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset.
FORWARD TRUST
National charity helping people with drug or alcohol issues, past offending, homelessness or unemployment.
HUMANKIND
Charity offering free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
INSPIRE LANCS
Services across Lancashire are designed to encourage individuals to find the strength and resources within themselves to achieve and sustain the life and behavioural changes they seek.
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT
A charity methadone drug clinic who provide help and support to people with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction, including multiple services in Wales.
NHS INCLUSION
A national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
NORTH YORKSHIRE HORIZONS
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service in North Yorkshire, working to help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.
OPEN ROAD
Drug and alcohol support service based in Essex and Medway, Kent.
PHOENIX FUTURES
A charity and housing association helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more, providing residential, prison, community, and specialist services.
TURNING POINT
A health and social care service provider that utilizes a person-centered care approach to support individuals with complex needs, which include drug and alcohol-related issues, mental health, learning, and employment-related issues.
VIA
A charity offering free, confidential support to adults and young people with issues around alcohol and drug use.
WE ARE WITH YOU
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
PARENTS, PARTNERS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS
BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT
Drug and alcohol services charity in Bristol supporting people towards independence from drugs and alcohol.
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
National health and social care charity, helping with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
CHANGING LIVES
Nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change – for good.
CRANSTOUN
Cranstoun provides services and programmes for adults and young people who need support addressing their use of alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and those in contact with the criminal justice system.
EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset.
FORWARD TRUST
National charity helping people with drug or alcohol issues, past offending, homelessness or unemployment.
HUMANKIND
Charity offering free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
INSPIRE LANCS
Services across Lancashire are designed to encourage individuals to find the strength and resources within themselves to achieve and sustain the life and behavioural changes they seek.
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT
A charity methadone drug clinic who provide help and support to people with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction, including multiple services in Wales.
NHS INCLUSION
A national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
NORTH YORKSHIRE HORIZONS
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service in North Yorkshire, working to help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.
OPEN ROAD
Drug and alcohol support service based in Essex and Medway, Kent.
PHOENIX FUTURES
A charity and housing association helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more, providing residential, prison, community, and specialist services.
TURNING POINT
A health and social care service provider that utilizes a person-centered care approach to support individuals with complex needs, which include drug and alcohol-related issues, mental health, learning, and employment-related issues.
VIA
A charity offering free, confidential support to adults and young people with issues around alcohol and drug use.
WE ARE WITH YOU
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
GAMBLING
BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT
Drug and alcohol services charity in Bristol supporting people towards independence from drugs and alcohol.
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
National health and social care charity, helping with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
CHANGING LIVES
Nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change – for good.
CRANSTOUN
Cranstoun provides services and programmes for adults and young people who need support addressing their use of alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and those in contact with the criminal justice system.
EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset.
FORWARD TRUST
National charity helping people with drug or alcohol issues, past offending, homelessness or unemployment.
HUMANKIND
Charity offering free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
INSPIRE LANCS
Services across Lancashire are designed to encourage individuals to find the strength and resources within themselves to achieve and sustain the life and behavioural changes they seek.
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT
A charity methadone drug clinic who provide help and support to people with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction, including multiple services in Wales.
NHS INCLUSION
A national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
NORTH YORKSHIRE HORIZONS
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service in North Yorkshire, working to help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.
OPEN ROAD
Drug and alcohol support service based in Essex and Medway, Kent.
PHOENIX FUTURES
A charity and housing association helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more, providing residential, prison, community, and specialist services.
TURNING POINT
A health and social care service provider that utilizes a person-centered care approach to support individuals with complex needs, which include drug and alcohol-related issues, mental health, learning, and employment-related issues.
VIA
A charity offering free, confidential support to adults and young people with issues around alcohol and drug use.
WE ARE WITH YOU
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT
Drug and alcohol services charity in Bristol supporting people towards independence from drugs and alcohol.
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
National health and social care charity, helping with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
CHANGING LIVES
Nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change – for good.
CRANSTOUN
Cranstoun provides services and programmes for adults and young people who need support addressing their use of alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and those in contact with the criminal justice system.
EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset.
FORWARD TRUST
National charity helping people with drug or alcohol issues, past offending, homelessness or unemployment.
HUMANKIND
Charity offering free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
INSPIRE LANCS
Services across Lancashire are designed to encourage individuals to find the strength and resources within themselves to achieve and sustain the life and behavioural changes they seek.
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT
A charity methadone drug clinic who provide help and support to people with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction, including multiple services in Wales.
NHS INCLUSION
A national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
NORTH YORKSHIRE HORIZONS
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service in North Yorkshire, working to help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.
OPEN ROAD
Drug and alcohol support service based in Essex and Medway, Kent.
PHOENIX FUTURES
A charity and housing association helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more, providing residential, prison, community, and specialist services.
TURNING POINT
A health and social care service provider that utilizes a person-centered care approach to support individuals with complex needs, which include drug and alcohol-related issues, mental health, learning, and employment-related issues.
VIA
A charity offering free, confidential support to adults and young people with issues around alcohol and drug use.
WE ARE WITH YOU
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT
Drug and alcohol services charity in Bristol supporting people towards independence from drugs and alcohol.
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
National health and social care charity, helping with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
CHANGING LIVES
Nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change – for good.
CRANSTOUN
Cranstoun provides services and programmes for adults and young people who need support addressing their use of alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and those in contact with the criminal justice system.
EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset.
FORWARD TRUST
National charity helping people with drug or alcohol issues, past offending, homelessness or unemployment.
HUMANKIND
Charity offering free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
INSPIRE LANCS
Services across Lancashire are designed to encourage individuals to find the strength and resources within themselves to achieve and sustain the life and behavioural changes they seek.
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT
A charity methadone drug clinic who provide help and support to people with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction, including multiple services in Wales.
NHS INCLUSION
A national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
NORTH YORKSHIRE HORIZONS
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service in North Yorkshire, working to help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.
OPEN ROAD
Drug and alcohol support service based in Essex and Medway, Kent.
PHOENIX FUTURES
A charity and housing association helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more, providing residential, prison, community, and specialist services.
TURNING POINT
A health and social care service provider that utilizes a person-centered care approach to support individuals with complex needs, which include drug and alcohol-related issues, mental health, learning, and employment-related issues.
VIA
A charity offering free, confidential support to adults and young people with issues around alcohol and drug use.
WE ARE WITH YOU
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
BEREAVEMENT
BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT
Drug and alcohol services charity in Bristol supporting people towards independence from drugs and alcohol.
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
National health and social care charity, helping with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.
CHANGING LIVES
Nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change – for good.
CRANSTOUN
Cranstoun provides services and programmes for adults and young people who need support addressing their use of alcohol and other drugs, domestic abuse, housing and those in contact with the criminal justice system.
EDP
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services offers friendly, free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Devon and Dorset.
FORWARD TRUST
National charity helping people with drug or alcohol issues, past offending, homelessness or unemployment.
HUMANKIND
Charity offering free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing or mental health in friendly local places.
INSPIRE LANCS
Services across Lancashire are designed to encourage individuals to find the strength and resources within themselves to achieve and sustain the life and behavioural changes they seek.
KALEIDOSCOPE PROJECT
A charity methadone drug clinic who provide help and support to people with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, drug addiction, including multiple services in Wales.
NHS INCLUSION
A national organisation that works with individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
NORTH YORKSHIRE HORIZONS
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service in North Yorkshire, working to help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.
OPEN ROAD
Drug and alcohol support service based in Essex and Medway, Kent.
PHOENIX FUTURES
A charity and housing association helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more, providing residential, prison, community, and specialist services.
TURNING POINT
A health and social care service provider that utilizes a person-centered care approach to support individuals with complex needs, which include drug and alcohol-related issues, mental health, learning, and employment-related issues.
VIA
A charity offering free, confidential support to adults and young people with issues around alcohol and drug use.
WE ARE WITH YOU
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.