Addiction Family Support

If you're affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling, your mental health matters too. We're here, free of charge, 7 days a week. 📞 0300 888 3853 | addictionfamilysupport.org.uk #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #EveryActionCounts

You don't need to know what they're taking to know something is wrong. We've answered this, and the questions families ask us most, on our Your Questions Answered page. Free, and there whenever you need it. 💚 👉 addictionfamilysupport.org.uk/your-questions…

We reviewed recent client feedback at Addiction Family Support. The most common themes were powerful: ➡️ Feeling heard and understood ➡️ Compassion and kindness ➡️ Practical advice and guidance ➡️ Relief from isolation ➡️ Support during crisis 📞 Helpline: 0300 888 3853

A huge thank you to the Newcastle Ukulymies, who raised £250 for us performing at supermarkets, care homes, and more! 🎶 We are so grateful. 💚 📞 0300 888 3853 | addictionfamilysupport.org.uk

It's World Health Day 2026. This year's theme? "Together for health. Stand with science." 💚 Our 5-Step Method is an evidence-based programme supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling. #WorldHealthDay

We were pleased to contribute to a new report on alcohol use in Buckinghamshire from @heartofbucks. Read the report: heartofbucks.org/buckinghamshir…

It’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. ➡️ 10,473 alcohol-specific deaths in the UK (2023) ➡️ 5,565 drug poisoning deaths in England & Wales (2024) ➡️ 7% of people affected by someone else’s gambling If you’re affected, support is here. 📞 0300 888 3853 #NDAFW

🎉 We are delighted to share that Addiction Family Support has been awarded a two-year grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation towards our core operating costs. Thank you, @WestonFdn

“Would it be my mum, or the version of her when she drank?” After losing her mum at 21, Hannah turned her experience into action and founded Soulful Co, focused on helping people feel less alone. Learn more at soulfulco.uk

Around 2.7% of adults in Great Britain are experiencing problem gambling, which is over 1.4 million people. If you are affected by a loved one’s harmful gambling or struggling yourself, help is available. 📞 Helpline: 0300 888 3853 #ProblemGamblingAwarenessMonth

At Addiction Family Support, we support anyone affected or bereaved by a loved one’s harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling. Around 800 people call our helpline every month. 👂 Listen 💬 Understand 🤝 Support 📞 0300 888 3853 #HelplinesAwarenessDay2026

“From the beginning it was warm, welcoming and completely non judgemental. I felt understood straight away.” Tony, from our latest case study on the impact of addiction on families. Read the full story: addictionfamilysupport.org.uk/i-was-living-i… 📞 0300 888 3853 #YouAreNotAlone

Our Ambassador Keith Humphreys OBE PhD has been appointed to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. The ACMD advises government on drug related harms and national policy. Keith joined the council on 1 February 2026. Proud to have him as an Ambassador. @KeithNHumphreys

💬 Time to Talk Day 💬 If you are affected or bereaved by a loved one’s alcohol, drug or gambling use, our helpline is here. 📞 0300 888 3853 #TimeToTalk #TimeToTalkDay

We’ve created a new space to remember loved ones who have died as a result of alcohol, drug or gambling use. Each tribute is shared by someone bereaved by addiction and honours the life behind the loss. Visit the page: addictionfamilysupport.org.uk/in-loving-memo…

💚 Listening to families in Wokingham We reviewed feedback from families who access Addiction Family Support. ✨ Up to 99% said our helpline helped 📞 Most would contact us again 🛡️ No safeguarding concerns or complaints reported “You’re a star. Your advice was very helpful.”

“What I’ve learned most is how powerful listening can be.” Four of our helpline volunteers share what they’ve gained from supporting callers, from excellent training to developing empathy and confidence. Apply to volunteer 👇 addictionfamilysupport.org.uk/volunteer/

“I was living in constant crisis.” Tony shares the reality of supporting his son through years of addiction: the fear, the financial pressure, the guilt, and the impossible decisions families are forced to make. Read the full story 👉 addictionfamilysupport.org.uk/i-was-living-i… #YouAreNotAlone

💙 We did it. Thank you. 💙 Our Christmas Appeal reached its £10,000 target and went beyond it. Thanks to 211 donations, we raised £11,445, funding over 500 hours of free telephone support for people affected or bereaved by addiction. #WeDidIt #ThankYou #AddictionSupport #AFS

💙 We’re so close 💙 This will fund 500 hours of free telephone support for people affected by addiction. Thank you to everyone who has supported so far. Donate: addictionfamilysupport.org.uk/christmas-appe…