{"id":177,"date":"2023-08-09T07:15:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T07:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/morekare\/?page_id=177"},"modified":"2025-01-22T14:45:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:45:03","slug":"support-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/morekare\/support-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Support resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for <strong>urgent support<\/strong> please contact the Samaritans, who are available to call 24\/7 on <strong>116 123<\/strong> or email at <a href=\"mailto:jo@samaritans.org\">jo@samaritans.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your GP<\/strong> can provide you with advice regarding alcohol problems and referral for further support locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NHS directories<\/strong> can be used to search for local support services including NHS England, NHS Direct Wales, NHS Inform Scotland, Health and Social Care Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Alcohol Change UK <\/strong>are leading UK alcohol charity, formed from the merger of Alcohol Concern and Alcohol Research UK. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/alcoholchange.org.uk\/help-and-support\/get-help-now\">website<\/a> hosts useful resources and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) <\/strong>offer a 24\/7 helpline (0800 9177 650), an email service (<a href=\"mailto:help@aamail.org\">help@aamail.org<\/a>), or live chat via their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>. Here, you can also search for details of meetings in your area or details of online global meetings. AA offer women only meetings and meetings in languages other than English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dual Diagnosis Hub<\/strong> offer recovery resources and signposting for individuals with co-occuring mental health and addiction issues. To learn more and access their resources you can visit their website <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dualdiagnosis.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Drinkline<\/strong> is a free, confidential helpline for those concerned about their own drinking, or about someone else\u2019s. (0300 123 1110 &#8211; 9am-8pm weekdays, 11am-4pm weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SMART Recovery<\/strong> hold face to face and online meetings, to support people to manage harmful addictive behaviour. The programme also helps family members and loved ones of those who are struggling. They have women only and LGBTQ+ meetings. You can join a SMART Recovery meeting online <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/smartrecovery.org.uk\/online-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Al-Anon <\/strong>offers support and understanding to the families and friends of dependent drinkers. Their helpline is open from 10am-10pm (0800 0086 811) and lots more resources can be found on their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/al-anonuk.org.uk\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/al-anonuk.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>DAN 24\/7<\/strong> is a service accessible to those based in <strong>Wales<\/strong>. They can be contacted any time of the day and night via telephone (0800 808 2234), or text DAN to: 81066.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nacoa <\/strong>support anyone affected by their parent(s) drinking, including adults. For more information, visit their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/nacoa.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>, call their helpline on <strong>0800 358 3456<\/strong> (Open Monday to Saturday, 12noon to 7pm) or email <a href=\"mailto:helpline@nacoa.org.uk\">helpline@nacoa.org.uk<\/a>. You can also find them on social media including <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnacoauk%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CB.R.Marsh%40exeter.ac.uk%7C2ff1ecd9b67f4495d57508db51ef3884%7C912a5d77fb984eeeaf321334d8f04a53%7C0%7C0%7C638193860097644170%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZQi19Gb1Bdv3JtG6XWehBUOoWK1CD3bHakDuVw49inA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fnacoauk&amp;data=05%7C01%7CB.R.Marsh%40exeter.ac.uk%7C2ff1ecd9b67f4495d57508db51ef3884%7C912a5d77fb984eeeaf321334d8f04a53%7C0%7C0%7C638193860097644170%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=slIWrfmvy7Jdr6JVJugZfEdGJrkWjj%2FTVCpoEGc5D2Y%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">X (Twitter)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recovery Dharma<\/strong> is a peer-led movement and community which is unified by trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from addiction. You can visit their website <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/recoverydharma.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ritetofreedom.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rite to Freedom<\/a><\/strong> is a community offering opportunities for creativity, nature connection and meditation, supporting people in addiction recovery to live with meaning, purpose and joy. They offer weekly online multi-addictions meetings supporting the whole of the recovery community &#8211; click <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ritetofreedom.org.uk\/multi-addictions-meetings\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to read more. Visit their website <a href=\"https:\/\/ritetofreedom.org.uk\/\">h<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ritetofreedom.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">ere<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psycareuk.org\/integration-circle\"><strong>Psycare<\/strong><\/a> is a harm reduction charity that provides compassionate welfare services at festivals and other events. They have a wealth of knowledge in how to deal with psychedelic experiences both as they happen, and in the integration phase. They hold a monthly integration circle, and are a great resource for finding out more about how best to support integration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/instituteofpsychedelictherapy.org\/psychedelic-integration-database\/\">Institute of Psychedelic Therapy<\/a><\/strong> offers a database of UK based counsellors and psychotherapists that offer individual and group support for the integration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/psychedelicsociety.org.uk\/harm-reduction\/psychedelic-integration\">The Psychedelic Society<\/a><\/strong> offers information around the process of integration, including suggested activities that range from journalling to more body-based activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for urgent support please contact the Samaritans, who are available to call 24\/7 on 116 123 or email at jo@samaritans.org.&nbsp; Your GP can provide you with advice regarding alcohol problems and referral for further support locally. 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