Where to go for help
There are many services available in Portsmouth to help those experiencing alcohol problems.
Visit our Save Dave website for general advice and support on drinking .
Contact The Alcohol Interventions Team on ait@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or 023 9284 1753 for free, confidential, one to one support and advice . Available for anyone aged 16 and over.
Or contact our local services below:
Assessment , Treatment & Support (Adults):
For help, advice or treatment for an alcohol problem please visit the following:
For the Portsmouth Cranstoun Open Access Drop-In Services see details opposite or call 023 9275 1617
If you have difficulty attending these venues or times, an outreach appointment can be arranged by calling 023 9275 1617
Alcohol Counselling (Adults):
Free, confidential counselling for alcohol problems is available from Portsmouth Counselling Service.
To benefit from this service call 023 9273 5836 (between 6pm and 9pm, Monday to Friday)
Family & Carers Support:
Rebound - Effected by someone close to you with drink / substance misuse problems, then for further information see opposite or call 078 3394 1145
Other national support services:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tel: 0845 7697 555
There are a number of groups held locally, call the national number above for further information. Members will share their experiences and help other group members to recover from alcohol dependence and maintain sobriety.
Al-Anon & Alateen (http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/)
Tel: 020 7403 0888 (Helpline 10am-10pm, 365 days a year)
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alateen is for teenage relatives and friends who have or are being affected by someone else’s drinking. Alateen meetings are attended by 12-17 year olds.
Drinkline
Tel: 0800 917 8282
Support & information for the families and friends of people who are drinking.
Drink Aware (http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/)
This is where you can find out more about how to look after your health and wellbeing. You'll find useful information about alcohol and drinking, from fascinating facts to practical tips, to suit all kinds of people and occasions.
