If you or someone you know is experiencing problems related to drugs or alcohol, help is available, either through your GP or your local drug and alcohol service. Use this page to find out how to get in touch with local support.
If you need help, but you're not in a crisis, contact the services below for adults or young people. You should also be able to contact your GP at any time, as they will have an out-of-hours service.
Your local drug and alcohol services
Developing Health and Independence (DHI) offer free and confidential help if you live in Bath and North East Somerset and you have problems with drugs or alcohol. They also offer a needle exchange service.
You can contact them directly by emailing TheBeehive@dhibath.org.uk or by calling 01225 329411, or you can drop in to see them (in Bath or Midsomer Norton). Visit the DHI website for full details.
You can also talk to your GP about how you're feeling, and they might refer you to a drug and alcohol service such as DHI, or discuss other treatment options with you.
Developing Health and Independence (DHI) also runs dedicated services for young people:
- Project 28 provides specific drug and alcohol support services.
- The Wrap offers general support and an educational portal helping young people to take charge of a wide range of challenges in their lives.
Additional self-help
If you're unsure if your drinking may be a danger to your health, you can use resources from Alcohol Change UK:
- the UK unit calculator
- Check your drinking habits quiz
- Alcohol and mental health quiz
- Factsheet on guidelines for healthy drinking
You can also visit the NHS website for comprehensive guidance on alcohol and your health.
Smart Recovery
Smart Recovery offers support and advice, from assessing your current habits through recovery and post-recovery support.
Livewell
Livewell B&NES has details of support groups and services related to drugs and alcohol in Bath and North East Somerset.
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you're struggling with alcohol, Alcoholics Anonymous offers help and allows you anonymity throughout the process. They help with personal recovery and sobriety. You can call them on 0800 9177 650 or email help@aamail.org
Narcotics Anonymous
If you're struggling with drugs, call Narcotics Anonymous on 0300 999 1212. If you're not sure whether you have a drug problem or not, they have some guidance around this, as well as information if you're new to them.
Find support if you think someone has spiked your drink
Bath BID has launched the Stop Spiking campaign, working in partnership with Avon and Somerset Police, Bath & North East Somerset Council and venues in Bath. Their aim is to educate and support businesses on reporting and collecting evidence of drink spiking.
Drug or alcohol problems can sometimes result in other health or care needs. If you're struggling to do certain things on a daily basis, visit our dedicated Adult Social Care and Health pages.