Drugs and Alcohol

Over 50's Alcohol Helpline

They offer an enhanced service for individuals who are considering making changes to their alcohol use. Their enhanced service provision offers callers up to 4 additional appointments, during which time Helpline alcohol advisors use evidenced based interventions to support callers to achieve their goals. This service is available 7 days a week and the Helpline is open Monday to Friday 12pm – 8pm and 10am to 4pm at weekends.

Telephone: 0808 801 0750

Website: www.wearewithyou.org.uk

One You Days Off - Mobile App

The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.

Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off

Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off

Alcohol Services for the Community

ASC is an independent agency specialising in alcohol use. They have been running since 1979 and have projects across Luton and Bedfordshire. The aim of ASC is to promote a healthier lifestyle without reliance on alcohol or other drugs.

Website: www.alcohol-services.co.uk

Further information

For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit NHS – Drinking and Alcohol

Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit NHS – The Effects of Drugs

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

Path to Recovery (P2R)

Drug and Alcohol Services supporting the changes you want to make to your drug and alcohol use.

Telephone: 01234 352 220

Website: www.elft.nhs.uk

Spaced

Specialist Substance Misuse Family Support Service. Family support for those affected by drug and alcohol misuse.

Telephone: 01234 352 220

Website: www.earlyhelp.bedford.gov.uk

Addaction

Addaction helps people change their behaviour to become the very best that they can be.

Website: www.addaction.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 9177 650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org