Support services in Dudley
Dudley offers local alcohol services offering a range of support for adults and young people. You can also contact your GP for advice or a referral to the local services.
There is a range of national support services some of which are listed below. Whatever you need from information and advice, support and counselling, to treatment and rehabilitation.
Local services for adults
Atlantic Recovery Community Service provide confidential support, advice and information on drugs and alcohol for adults. There is also an online option for lower level support.
- One-to-one sessions
- Team sessions
- Medically assisted recovery
- Complete support packages for your recovery
You can self refer online or call on 01384 426 120
Or visit at Atlantic House, Dudley Road, Dudley, DY9 8EL
Local services for young people
Local information aimed at young people
Local under 18’s drug and alcohol support service, call them on 01384 241 440
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Trusted local and national information, services and apps for children and young people in Dudley.
GP
If you think you may be dependant on alcohol your GP can refer you to the specialist community support. If you feel you are drinking at an increasing risk level ask your GP whether you can be referred to a service that offers support for you to make lifestyle changes.
National
The NHS England website has a service directory you can use to find support and treatment services near you
Talk to Frank or call 0800 77 66 00
KOOTH– Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
Drinkline, is a free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)
Alcoholics Anonymous, whose helpline is open 24/7 on 0800 9177 650. If you would prefer, you can also email them at help@aamail.org or live chat via their website at www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk.
Al-Anon which offers support and understanding to the families and friends of dependent drinkers. You can call their confidential helpline on 0800 0086 811 (open 10am-10pm). There are lots more resources for families and friends here.
Nacoa support anyone affected by their parent(s) drinking, including adults. Here are some of the questions that children often ask about alcohol and the effects on them and their family. For more information, visit nacoa.org.uk, call 0800 358 3456 or email helpline@nacoa.org.uk. You can also find them on Facebook.
If you are looking for urgent support please contact the Samaritans, who are available 24/7 on 116 123 or jo@samaritans.org.
Tips to cut down
You can still enjoy a drink without stopping altogether. Plus there are lots of benefits mentally, physically, socially and financially, to cutting down.
- Make it a smaller one
You can still enjoy a drink, but have a smaller one – swap a pint for a bottle of beer or a large glass of wine for a small one. Or why not order a spritzer or shandy instead.
- Have a lower-strength drink
Swap strong beers or wines for lower–strength ones
- Alternate with soft drinks
Sipping a soft drink or water between alcoholic drinks will help reduce the amount of alcohol you drink and help you stay hydrated.
- Avoid rounds
Buying your own drinks means you don’t have to keep up with fastest drinker in the group – plus you’ll save money too!
- Track the amount you’re drinking
There are some great tools to help you drink less. Download the Drink Free Days app to get reminders, support and practical advice to change your drinking habits for good.
- Make a plan and set a budget
Before you start drinking, set a limit on how much you’re going to drink and only take out a fixed amount of money to spend on alcohol.