Alcohol Support Helplines & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol consumption, free, compassionate, and completely confidential support is available.
United States Support Services
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 (HELP)
Text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U)
24/7, 365 days/year • Free & 100% Confidential
Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration referral service providing information on local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations in English and Spanish.
NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator
Online Directory
24/7 Online Access • Free Public Service
Evidence-based guide from the National Institutes of Health designed to help individuals find higher-quality, evidence-backed addiction treatment providers.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988
Text 988
24/7, 365 days/year • Free & Confidential
Immediate compassionate support for individuals experiencing mental health crises, severe distress, or emotional trauma related to substance use.
United Kingdom Support Services
Drinkline UK
0300 123 1110
Mon–Fri 9:00am–8:00pm, Weekends 11:00am–4:00pm • Free & Confidential
The national alcohol helpline for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Offers confidential advice to people worried about their own or someone else’s drinking.
NHS Alcohol Support Services
Call 111 (Free from any phone)
24/7 Online & Phone Access • Free via NHS
Local NHS community alcohol services, GP support referrals, and guidance for managing alcohol reduction and detox safely.
Drinkline Scotland
0800 7 314 314
Mon–Fri 9:00am–8:00pm, Weekends 11:00am–4:00pm • Free & Confidential
Dedicated Scottish national alcohol information and support service.