I need help, what do I do?

I need help, what do I do?

What to do if you are worried about yourself or someone else.

If you’re worried about your own drinking or someone else’s, you’ve already taken a huge step just by being here. Reaching out for information is a sign of strength, and it means you care about making things better. You’re not alone and support is available.

Resources to help you drink less:

Children and young people

  • if you are a young person concerned about your own use of alcohol, or your parent's use of alcohol, you can talk to Childline free, on: 0800 1111
  • if you have concerns around a child or young person and feel they may be in need of protection or safeguarding, contact the Family Front Door
  • if you have reason to believe that a child, young person or yourself is at immediate risk of harm contact the Police on 999

Here4YOUth Worcestershire is a young person’s alcohol and drug service for anyone up to the age of 18 living in Worcestershire. We also offer advice and support for children, young people and family members to cope with someone else’s drug or alcohol misuse as part of the Here4YOUth Worcestershire Family Support Service.

Contact Here4YOUth Worcestershire for free and confidential support: 

Drinking while you are pregnant

Drinking alcohol at any stage during pregnancy can cause harm to your baby and the more you drink, the greater the risk.

For more information, visit:

Cranstoun Worcestershire

If you’re over 18 and want to change your alcohol and/or drug use, or are worried about someone else, we can help.

Contact Cranstoun Worcestershire for free and confidential support:

Cranstoun is commissioned by Public Health to provide the adult and young person’s alcohol and drugs treatment service in Worcestershire. You may know Swanswell as the local alcohol and drugs treatment provider for Worcestershire.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Alcoholics Anonymous 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. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes.

Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire

Al-Anon Family Groups are for the families and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.

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