Drink Less (NHS guidance)
One simple way to cut down is to have at least a few drink-free days every week. This can be a really effective way to improve your health, lower your blood pressure, boost your energy, lose weight and save money.
For simple tips and tools to help you start cutting down today visit Drink less alcohol – Better Health – NHS, and download the app at NHS Drink Free Days – Apps on Google Play or NHS Drink Free Days on the App Store.
Waythrough (previously known as Together EDP)
This service offers 1-2-1 specialist support for anyone struggling with alcohol or drugs in the South Devon area. For more information and to self-refer, click here About us – Waythrough.
Torbay Recovery Initiative (for Torbay residents only)
This service offers alcohol treatment options, some self-management tools (including a password for the web-based or app “breaking free online”). Phone 01803 291129 or self refer using their online referral form. For more information, visit Torbay Recovery Initiatives – Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
Alcoholics Anonymous
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. Find details of your local group and more information on their website Home – Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain.
Drink Aware
Get the FREE MyDrinkaware APP, check the facts, understand your drinking and make a change. Drinkaware are an independent charity that promotes responsible drinking and finds innovative ways to challenge the national drinking culture to help reduce alcohol misuse and alcohol-related harm. For more information, visit MyDrinkaware App | Drinkaware.
SilverCloud self-sign up
SilverCloud is a free digital platform offering confidential, self-managed programmes to support emotional wellbeing. The platform is available to anyone living in Devon, including carers, families and supporters of people accessing mental health services. There are several free programmes on subjects including:
- Stress
- Resilience
- Sleep (NICE-recommended first treatment for insomnia)
- Alcohol
- Money
The programmes are fully confidential and self-managed. Staff are unable to see who has signed up or what has been recorded in the system. To register, visit the Devon Partnership NHS Trust SilverCloud website
Support for friends and family
Al-Anon
Al-Anon offers a helpline to call for anyone who is affected by someone else’s drinking and there are support groups operating in the area too. Their website is Al-Anon UK | For families & friends of alcoholics.
Adfam
Adfam gives information, local support groups and helplines for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse, and information for family members including a useful directory of services can be found here For Families – ADFAM.