Helpful resources and support

If you’re looking for additional support, advice, or practical tools, this page provides links to trusted organisations and services. 

Drugs

  • Needle exchanges: Needle and syringe provision, along with support and advice, is available at many Surrey community pharmacies
  • Talk to Frank: Friendly, confidential drug advice
  • Narcotics Anonymous: Support and advice for those affected by drug addiction
  • Cocaine Anonymous: Peer support for recovery from cocaine addiction
  • Release: Organisation providing free legal advice on drug issues and a helpline
  • Live Well: NHS website with resources, tools and information about where to get help.

Alcohol

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Fellowship and support for people recovering from alcoholism
  • Drinkaware: A UK alcohol charity offering evidence-based facts and advice about alcohol to encourage safer drinking
  • Alcohol Change UK: A UK alcohol charity with information about alcohol and details of help and support available
  • Better Health: NHS website aimed at supporting you to take steps to improve your health. Useful tips and information around cutting down on alcohol use.

Drug and alcohol 

  • SMART Recovery: Self-management and recovery training for addictive behaviours
  • Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care: Freephone helpline (0808 8025000) and telephone counselling for people concerned about the problems that drugs or alcohol cause
  • Catalyst Support: Offer counselling for people in Surrey who have concerns with their drug, alcohol or mental health issues. Catalyst Support offer specialist outreach support for people affected by Cuckooing
  • Catch-22A specialist treatment service in Surrey offering one-to-one support to young people aged 11 to 25 years, and their families who are affected by substance use
  • Breaking FreeFree, evidence-based recovery support program. Achieve and maintain your long-term recovery goals from substance dependence. Refer yourself to i-access for free access to the website
  • NHS Addictions Provider Alliance: working together to ensure quality, knowledge and care in addiction services across the UK.

Family and carer support

Al-Anon UK: Support for families affected by someone else’s drinking

Adfam: Help for families affected by drugs and alcohol

Families Anonymous: Peer support for families dealing with addiction-related behaviours

  • Action for carers can talk to you about your caring situation and suggest ways to help.

Mental health and crisis support


Sexual health and harm reduction

Needle exchanges: Find needle and syringe provision at many Surrey community pharmacies

GUM Clinics: Sexual health and genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics provide tests and treatment for many sexually transmitted infections. Find details of local clinics on the Healthy Surrey website

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre: Counselling and support for men and women

NHS Hepatitis Information: Learn about Hepatitis and its treatment.


Other helpful resources

Outline Surrey: Confidential support for LGBTQ+ individuals


Looking for more information?

Healthy Surrey: Local health and wellbeing resources.