Taking Action on Addiction is a national campaign that aims to reframe existing perceptions of addiction and build awareness of it that improves understanding and empathy, reduces prejudice and enables more people to get the help they need. It calls for addiction to be treated as a serious mental health condition and for increased access to treatment, support and care so that recovery can be possible for everyone.
However you’re feeling right now, you are not alone: support is available. Addiction can happen to anyone at any point in life. It is nothing to be ashamed of and getting help – whether it’s for you or a loved one – can save and transform your life.
Online Support
The Forward Trust’s, Reach Out online chat team provides free, confidential support for worries relating to drug and alcohol use, including that of a friend or family member. You can also use this service for concerns around gambling, low mood and other addiction related queries.
This is aimed at anybody who needs advice or support about addiction.
Reachout online chat service is available Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) – 9am to 5pm,
Online chat, phone and email.
Free
Please visit the Action on Addiction website for more information on the resources on offer.
Please note that Reach Out is not a crisis service. If you require immediate support, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123.
For any sort of emergency call 999.
Phone: 0174 783 0733
Email: takingactiononaddiction@forwardtrust.org.uk
For more information about Action on Addiction search Action on Addiction in this directory.
Visit the Action on Addiction website
Visit the Action on Addiction Facebook page
Visit the Forward Trust website
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