12 STEP - SUPPORT LINKS

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a completely voluntary organisation. Membership is open to anyone with a drug problem seeking help, regardless of what drug or combination of drugs have been used, and irrespective of age, sex, religion, race, creed or class.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs. No membership attendance records are kept. Anonymity is one of NA’s most important traditions.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. We believe alcoholism affects the whole family, not just the drinker. We are an international organisation with over 800 support groups in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience in order to solve their common problems.

SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities. The Basement Recovery Project now runs SMART Recovery in Halifax and Kirklees.

Drinkaware

Drinkaware promotes responsible drinking and works to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK. An independent charity, we are supported by voluntary donations from the drinks industry and from major UK supermarkets. We provide people with evidence-based information about alcohol and work with the medical community, third sector organisations, government and the drinks industry to achieve our goals.

Faces & Voices of Recovery

Faces & Voices of Recovery is dedicated to organising and mobilising the over 23 million Americans in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, our families, friends and allies into recovery community organisations and networks, to promote the right and resources to recover through advocacy, education and demonstrating the power and proof of long-term recovery. (Although American, it is a great site for information and inspiration.)

FRANK

For free confidential drugs information and advice 24-hours-a-day talk to FRANK. Frank has an extensive A-Z of drugs, each with information about the effects, chances of getting hooked, the law, appearance and use, cost, purity, the risks and chemical reactions.

FRANK is not a person but a way for you to get open and honest information and advice about drugs. Use FRANK by Bot, helpline, website, e-mail or by ordering some literature.

Cocaine Anonymous

Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for membership; we are fully self supporting through our own contributions.

We are not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation, or institution. We do not wish to engage in any controversy and we neither endorse nor oppose any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same freedom.

Dual Diagnosis (DDAUK)

DDA runs regular online and in person peer support meetings (by trained facilitators) for people who have co-occurring dependency and mental health issues. We run a ‘12 + 5 Step’ recovery programme. Not only that but we offer phoneline support, a WhatsApp group and regular social events that promote fun in recovery.

Co Dependant (CODA)

Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.

The only requirement for member is a desire for healthy and loving relationships

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers AnonymousGamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others do the same.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. We welcome everyone who feels they have a problem with food.