ADDICTION & lifestyle services
FRANK
Purpose: Offers confidential information and advice on drugs and substance misuse.
Target Audience: Individuals using drugs or concerned about someone who is.
Contact:
Website: talktofrank.com
Helpline: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Purpose: A 12-step recovery programme supporting individuals with alcohol addiction.
Target Audience: Anyone struggling with alcohol dependency.
Contact:
Website: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 9177 650
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Purpose: Peer-led fellowship providing support to those recovering from drug addiction.
Target Audience: Individuals addicted to drugs, including prescription and illegal substances.
Contact:
Website: ukna.org
Helpline: 0300 999 1212
Turning Point
Purpose: Offers personalised support for substance misuse, mental health issues, and learning disabilities.
Target Audience: Individuals facing challenges with drugs, alcohol, or mental health.
Contact:
Website: turning-point.co.uk
NHs Live Well
Purpose: Provides lifestyle advice on healthy living, diet, sleep, and exercise.
Target Audience: General public aiming to improve health and wellbeing.
Contact:
Website: nhs.uk/live-well
One You (NHS)
Purpose: Campaign aimed at helping adults make small lifestyle changes for improved long-term health.
Target Audience: Adults over 40, though resources are useful for anyone.
Contact:
Website: nhs.uk/oneyou
Slimming World
Purpose: Group-based support for weight loss and healthy living.
Target Audience: Individuals looking to lose weight through lifestyle change.
Contact:
Website: slimmingworld.co.uk
Weight Watchers (WW UK)
Purpose: Offers health, wellness, and weight management services via app and community groups.
Target Audience: Anyone looking to lose weight or improve health.
Contact:
Website: weightwatchers.com/uk
NHS Smokefree
Purpose: Provides tools and support to help individuals quit smoking.
Target Audience: Smokers looking to quit.
Contact:
Website: nhs.uk/smokefree
