Recovery Support Resources
⚠️ Need Immediate Support?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
- NHS 111
- Samaritans: 116 123 (24 hours)
- SHOUT: Text 85258 (24 hour SMS service)
- Suicide Prevention UK: 0800 587 0800
- Mind Support Line 0300 102 1234 (9:00am to 18:00)
- Saneline: 0300 304 7000
In an emergency always call 999.
Looking for additional support? The organisations below provide information, peer support, advice and specialist services for people affected by alcohol or drug use, as well as support for family members and carers. The London Recovery Network is not responsible for external websites, but we have included these resources because they may be helpful to people seeking support.
Alcohol
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a peer support group that helps people get sober and stay sober. All you need to join is to be committed to stopping drinking.
Helpline: 0800 9177 650.
https://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous London – https://aa-london.com/
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is (or has been) affected by someone else’s drinking. Helpline: 0800 0086 811 available everyday between 10am and 10pm.
0800 0086 811
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (Nacoa) – Provides information, advice and support for anyone affected by a parent’s drinking, including adults.
0800 358 3456
Drinkaware is a charity that helps people make better choices about drinking. Helpline: 0300 123 1110.
LifeRing – A network of support offers abstinence-based, secular, and self-empowered pathways for individuals seeking to achieve and maintain recovery.
Drugs
FRANK – Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.
0300 123 6600
Narcotics Anonymous – Support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs.
0300 999 1212
Cocaine Anonymous – Help and support for anyone who wants to stop using cocaine.
0800 612 0225
https://ketamine-anonymous.com/
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) UK – Is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope, so that they may solve their common problem, and help others to recover from, addiction to crystal meth. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.
https://www.crystalmeth.org.uk/
Marijuana Anonymous – Help for anyone worried about cannabis use.
0300 124 0373
helpline@marijuana-anonymous.org.uk
SMART Recovery UK – SMART Recovery is an evidence-based recovery method grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviours to live a balanced life.
LGBTQ+ Support
London Friend – Offers services to support LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing, including support groups and counselling. These are available online, as well as in person around London. And provides information for on topics including mental health, coming out, and drug and alcohol use.
Antidote – Antidote is the UK’s only LGBTQ+ run and targeted drug and alcohol support service.
https://londonfriend.org.uk/antidote/
Friends and Family Support
Adfam – Information and support for friends and family of people with drug or alcohol problems.
Addiction Family Support – Provides support to anyone affected by someone else’s harmful use of drugs, alcohol or gambling.
0300 888 3853
Families Anonymous – Support for friends and family of people with drug problems.
0207 4984 680
SMART Friends and Family – SMART Recovery’s Family & Friends Programme helps people affected by a loved one’s drug or alcohol addiction focus on their own wellbeing.