National Helplines

ADFAM National

We know that families can play a vital role in educating children about drus and alcohol. ADFAM produces a range of publications providing information for specific situations faced by families affected by alcohol and drugs.

Publications can be ordered by telephone or on the website

• Tel: 0207 553 7640
• web: www.adfam.org.uk (opens in a new window)  

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Their only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

• Tel: 0845 769 7555
• web: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk (opens in a new window)   

Cocaine Anonymous

Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.

• Tel: 020 7284 1123 - 10am - 10pm
• email: helpline@cauk.org.uk
• web: www.cauk.org.uk (opens in a new window)  

Free and confidential helpline for anyone who is concerned about their own or someone else's drinking

• Tel: 0800 917 8282  

For relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioural problems within their family.

• Tel (Helpline): 0845 1200 660
• email: office@famanon.org.uk
• web: www.famanon.org.uk (opens in a new window)  

FRANK

For free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day, talk to FRANK

• Tel: 0800 77 66 00
• web: http://www.talktofrank.com/ (opens in a new window)  

Release

Provides information and advice about legal and social aspects of drug use

• Tel: 0845 4500 215
• web: www.release.org.uk (opens in a new window)  

RE-SOLV

A free helpline dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance misuse.

• Tel: 0800 800 2345 - Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding public holidays)
• email: helpline@re-solv.org
• web: http://www.re-solv.org/ (opens in a new window)  

The British Liver Trust

Provides information, support and advice to people who are concerned about or living with hepatitis or any other liver disease.

• Tel: 0800 652 7330 
• web: www.britishlivertrust.org.uk (opens in a new window)  

If you have information about any crime phone crimestoppers.

• Tel: 0800 555 111
• web: www.crimestoppers-uk.org (opens in a new window)  

Legal Aid Services

Provides details of organisations that give legal advice and help

• Tel: 0845 345 4 345
• web: www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk (opens in a new window)  

Advice about HIV/AIDS, sexual health, STD's, local services, clinics and support services.

• Tel: 0800 567 123 - 7 days a week, 24 hours a day  

NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse-led advice and health information service, providing confidential information on a variety of health related issues.

• Tel: 0845 4647
• web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk (opens in a new window)  

Provides practical advice and guidance on how to quit smoking.

• Tel: 0800 022 4332 - daily, 7am - 11pm daily
• web: www.givingupsmoking.co.uk (opens in a new window)  

Support service for anyone affected by mental health issues.

• Tel (advice): 0207 840 3188 - Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am-3pm and Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 1pm
• Tel (general): 0845 456 0455
• web: www.rethink.org (opens in a new window)  

Provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress.

• Tel: 0845 790 9090
• web: www.samaritans.org (opens in a new window)  

Provides free and confidential support to help victims deal with their experience of crime, whether or not you report the crime.

• Tel: 0845 30 30 900
• web: www.victimsupport.com (opens in a new window)  

The Helpline provides support, information and a listening ear to women experiencing domestic abuse.

• Tel: 0808 2000 247
• web: www.womensaid.org.uk (opens in a new window)