What we do

We want to see a world where anyone experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol or mental health gets support, when and where they need it.

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How we help

We provide free, confidential support to people facing challenges with drugs, alcohol or mental health. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we help more than 100,000 people a year.

Learn more about us

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Whether you need advice for yourself, or for someone else, we're here for you

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We'll work with you on the changes you want to make

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Your goals and circumstances will inform how we tailor support

Drug and alcohol support for adults

Concerned about your alcohol or drug use - or someone else’s? We're here to help you.

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A smiling man sits at a desk in an office filled with papers and photographs, wearing a grey sweater and a blue lanyard.

Young person's services

If you’re a young person, parent or family member looking for advice and support around drugs, alcohol or your mental health, we’re here to help.

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Chloe, Client, The Borders 12

Mental health support

Find out about the mental health support services we offer for adults and young people, including our free NHS talking therapies services in Kent and Surrey.

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Adam Brankin And Tiffany Beales, Staff, Kent Mind And Body

What we offer

We have a broad range of drug, alcohol and mental health support services for adults and young people across England and Scotland. We're here to listen and support, never judge, and you won't have to pay for our services.

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Varied services and expertise

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Options tailored to your needs

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Safe and confidential support

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Adult drug and alcohol services

We run drug and alcohol services across England and Scotland. This includes many different kinds of support from information and advice to treatment, recovery and community support, to supporting the Armed Forces communities.

Treatment for drug use

Treatment for alcohol use

Support for family and friends

Needle and syringe services

Our support groups

Support in prisons

Employment support (IPS)

Blood borne virus (BBV) Tests

People

Young person's services

We run young people’s services across the country. We provide holistic support, focusing on reducing risk-taking behaviour, building resilience, self-esteem and wellbeing in order to make positive change.

Drug & alcohol services for young people

Support for parents and families

Support in schools

Support and training for professionals

Missing from Home service

Pre-Arrest Diversion

CBT for young people

Support for young people affected by a parent or carers use of drugs or alcohol

Mental Health

Mental health services

We run NHS Talking Therapies in Surrey and Kent for adult anxiety disorders and depression. We also integrate a trauma-informed mental health approach to all of our services.

Talking Therapies

Mind and Body Programme for young people

Employment support (IPS)

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Find out about our work across Scotland

We provide a range of services across 11 local authorities areas, from our support group on the Isle of Jura, to naloxone training people in Stranraer, via our Glasgow recovery hubs and our harm reduction van, which travels around Fife.

What to expect from our Drug and Alcohol Services

Answers to your questions to help you understand how we can work together.

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A cheerful woman with gray hair, wearing a red sweater and colorful scarf, stands at an open door smiling, with a lanyard and id around her neck.

What to expect from our Young Person's Services

Answers to your questions and concerns to help reassure you before you get in touch or visit us.

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A young woman in glasses and a denim jacket smiles while engaging in a conversation with older woman, seen from the back, in front of a brick building.

Find support

Looking for support with drugs, alcohol, or your mental health?

Whether you need advice for yourself or a loved one, the journey starts with a step. When you’re ready to take it, we can help you along the path.

Contact one of our 80 local services across England and Scotland for free, confidential support and advice.

Not ready for an in-person service? Chat to one of our trained advisers online to get free, confidential advice and information.

Talk to a trained recovery worker

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