Alcohol Support Services – UK, Ireland & Worldwide

TABB for women is a support community for those exploring or living an alcohol-free lifestyle. It is not designed for individuals with alcohol dependence. If you are struggling with alcohol dependence, we strongly encourage you to seek professional help. Please speak to your doctor, therapist, or another qualified healthcare provider.


We’ve included a list of recommended support services that may be helpful to you.

We hope you find the support you need, you are not alone.

United Kingdom

NHS Alcohol Support
Free advice, tools, and local service referrals to help reduce or stop drinking. Speak to your GP or access online resources for support.
24/7 Helpline: 0800 9177 650
Nationwide peer-support meetings and a 12-step recovery program for anyone seeking help with alcohol.
24/7 Helpline: 116 123
Confidential emotional support for anyone struggling or in crisis. (Not alcohol-specific but widely used for emotional help.)

Drinkline (NHS National Alcohol Helpline)
Helpline: 0300 123 1110 (Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm)
Free, confidential advice for anyone worried about their drinking or someone else’s.
Support and resources for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking or substance use.
Peer-led support groups (online and in-person) focusing on self-management tools for addiction recovery.

Ireland

HSE Alcohol Programme
Free resources, self-assessment tools, and referrals to treatment and community services across Ireland.
Helpline: 01 842 0700
Nationwide meetings and support for those seeking recovery from alcohol dependence.
24/7 Helpline: 116 123
Free, confidential emotional support for anyone experiencing distress or crisis.
Information on alcohol and drugs, including a national directory of treatment and support services in Ireland.
National charity providing advocacy, research, and signposting to help and treatment services.

Worldwide Support

If you are outside the UK or Ireland, you can:

  • Contact your local health authority or doctor for referrals to alcohol support services.
  • Search for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in your country: https://www.aa.org/ (official global site with country directories).
  • Call Befrienders Worldwide for emotional support (similar to Samaritans): https://www.befrienders.org/
  • Check your local government health websites – most countries have free or low-cost addiction helplines.

Stay Connected

Copyright © 2025
Created with