Substance Misuse Resources
In light of the insightful workshop in Brixton with Arron Smallman from Lets Push Things Forward - we wanted to share resources for support for anyone that might need to support someone
experiencing substance misuse on board*.
*While these are UK operated resources they are accessible to all.
We recently held a Substance Misuse workshop with Arron Smallman, tailored for hospitality supervisors. In light of the insightful afternoon at 3Space in Brixton - we wanted to share resources for support for anyone that might need them.
Ben's Friends
https://www.bensfriendshope.com
FREE
resources and support for hospitality professionals in recovery or curious about recovery
Daily 1-hour meetings available - open to anyone in the hospitality industry interested in sobriety (sober, trying, or curious) via Zoom (daily 6pm BST) https://www.bensfriendshope.com/meetings/
SMART Recovery
https://smartrecovery.org.uk/meeting-results/
FREE
12 step without a spiritual component
Meeting are for any addiction you might be managing, they are none specific
Focus on practical tools / similar to CBT
Not exclusively focused on abstinence, can be working towards moderation/reduced use
In person and online meetings available
Frank
https://talktofrank.com/contact-frank
0300 123 6600
24/7 support
FREE
NHS backed
Harm reduction resources and support
Advice and signposting for anyone who might be concerned about their drinking or drugs use or anyone who is concerned about the drinking or drug use of someone around them.
AA (alcoholics anonymous)
https://aa-london.com/meetingsearch/
0800 9177 650
FREE
12 step model
For anyone who has a desire to stop drinking
Many in person meetings in the UK conflict with service, see online meeting offered in NYC (6hrs behind) to join in the late evening UK time: https://www.nyintergroup.org/meetings/?type=online
NA (narcotics anonymous)
0300 999 1212
FREE
12 step model
For anyone who has a desire to stop taking drugs
Many in person meetings in the UK conflict with service, virtual-na is a directory of online meetings listed by your devices local time: https://virtual-na.org/meetings/
Turning Point
https://www.turning-point.co.uk
FREE
A variety of support available including detox, rehab and counselling
Advice on detox and recovery options