Other Helpful Resources:

Alcohol and drugs support:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/Find-a-Meeting/

https://ukna.org/

https://smartrecovery.org.uk/

Mental health support:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

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