Local Support

Step Together

A support service for adults in Somerset who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and have a mix of mental health needs, drug and alcohol problems, behavioural issues, debt or have been involved in the criminal justice system.

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Alcohol and You – Self Help Guide

NHS Somerset have put together self-help guides on several topics including ‘Alcohol and You’. This guide is for people who think they may have a problem with their drinking. It will help you decide what kind of drinker you are and describ how you might change if you want to.

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The Nelson Trust – Women’s Community Services

The Nelson Trust Support women and their families whose lives have been impacted by addiction or are in contact with the criminal justice system. They accept referrals from any professional or women may refer themselves.

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Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service (SDAS) 

Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, confidential advice and support. It is for anyone whose life is being affected by drug and or alcohol use.

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National Support

We are With You

We Are With You provides free, confidential support to people who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether.

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Drug FAM

A lifeline of safe, caring and professional support to families, friends and partners who are struggling to cope with the nightmare of a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol and to those who have been bereaved by addiction or related causes.

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DrinkAware

Drinkaware is an independent charity which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking. They achieve this by providing impartial, evidence-based information, advice and practical resources

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Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

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Turning Point

When drugs or alcohol negatively impact your life, your health, or people you care about, it’s time to act.

Help line is available 24/7: 0300 303 8788

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) works by members coming together to share their experience, strength, and hope to support each other to stay sober and recover from alcoholism. It doesn’t cost anything to attend AA meetings. All that’s required is a desire to stop drinking.

0800 917 765

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NHS Better Health – Drink Less

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