Help me reduce my drinking

If you have alcohol concerns and are a Croydon resident, you can access self-help materials and find information on other organisations that offer support.

Change Grow Live

Change Grow Live is a local service that offers a range of personalised support, based on your needs and what you would like to achieve, including:

one-to-one or group sessions
referrals to residential and community detoxes, as well as residential rehab
counselling services
advice on staying safe and how to reduce potential harm, with support from people with similar life experiences

Call: 0300 123 9288

Email: Croydon.info@cgl.org.uk

Find out more about Change Grow Live on the website

Croydon Talking Therapies

If you are drinking heavily and are also experiencing low mood, Croydon Talking Therapies offers many different types of support including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and counselling. Talking therapy can be delivered in lots of different ways including one to one, through online programmes, in a group, and over the phone.

Call Croydon Talking Therapies service: 020 3228 4040

Visit the Croydon Talking Therapies website

Drinkline

Drinkline runs a free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their, or someone else's drinking, regardless of the caller's age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or spirituality.

Call Drinkline: 0300 123 1110

Weekdays: Monday to Friday, from 9am to 8pm

Weekends: Saturday to Sunday, from 11am to 4pm

NHS drinking and alcohol

NHS Choices can help to provide you with more information about alcohol and the impact it can have on your health and wellbeing.

Visit NHS alcohol support for more information

Plan drink-free days with Drink Free Days app

With this app, you can update and track your drink-free days, get practical and straightforward tips to help you control your drinking. You will receive reminders when you need it most, and celebrate milestones when you reach your targets.

Find out more about the Drink Free Days app on the Better Health website