Drugs and Alcohol Support
Problems with drugs or alcohol can affect your physical health, mental wellbeing, relationships, work, and daily life. Whether you are concerned about your own substance use or supporting someone else, please speak to a member of our team or contact a local support service in the Merton area.
Remember
You don't have to face drug or alcohol problems alone. Support is available, and recovery is possible with the right help.
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The NHS provides advice on reducing alcohol consumption, understanding alcohol-related health risks, and accessing local support services.
The NHS also offers the Drink Free Days app, which can help you track alcohol-free days, set goals, and reduce your drinking.
NHS Alcohol Support: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/
NHS Drink Free Days App: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/drink-less/
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WDP Merton is a fully integrated, recovery-focused service delivered by WDP. They offer a free and confidential treatment and support for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol problems.
Telephone: 0300 303 4610
Website: www.wdp.org.uk
Email: info.merton@wdp.cjsm.net
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Merton’s Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team(DAART) can provide help and treatment for Merton residents, as well as support for people affected by the addictions of those close to them.
Telephone: 020 8687 4666
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Al-Anon family groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.
Telephone: 0800 0086 811
Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
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Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
The helpline is open from 10.00am – midnight.
Telephone: 0300 999 1212
Website: www.ukna.org.uk
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Our aim is to provide web-based, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.
Website: www.teenagehealthfreak.org.uk
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CDARS is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable people and those with complex needs arising from the ill effects of addiction to alcohol, drugs and other psychosocial conditions.
Telephone: 0208 872 8217
Website: www.cdars.org.uk
Email: info@cdars.org.uk
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They help people change their behaviour to become the very best that they can be. It could be their drug or alcohol use or worries about their mental health.
Addaction support people to make lasting change in their lives.
Website: www.addaction.org.uk
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The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.
Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off
Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 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.
Telephone: 0800 9177 650
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Email: help@aamail.org
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If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
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If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call the free helpline, in complete confidence.
Telephone: 0300 123 1110