If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol or drugs, there’s a wide range of services that can help.
Local support in Devon
Are you worried about your drug or alcohol use, or are you a professional who would like to refer someone you are supporting?
Together Drug and Alcohol Service supports adults living in Devon to address their drug and/or alcohol use.
We are committed to:
- a person-centred support
- collaborating with other organisations
- a family and community focus
- working with people rather than for people
- no door being the wrong door
- recognising trauma
We can offer:
- advice and information on how to reduce harm
- group work programmes
- one worker to coordinate support and offer support on a one to one basis
- whole family support
- programmes and activities to support recovery
- prescribing options such as methadone and prescribing for alcohol detoxification
- needle exchange
For further information visit the Together website, call 0800 233 5444 or email info@together-devon.org.uk
The NHS offers alcohol advice and support, including tips on how to reduce your alcohol intake and getting help with a drug problem.
Talking to someone can help with an addiction issue. If you would like to speak to a counsellor, The Counselling Directory lists professionals who provide talking therapy services in Devon.
Other support can be found from:
- OneSmallStep
- Alcohol Concern
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Addaction
- Adfam
- Change4Life
- Drink Wise, Age Well
- Drinkaware
- DrugWise
- EDP
- Narcotics Anonymous
- NHS Choices – overcoming addiction
- NHS Choices – how to access free therapy or counselling
- Mental health support
You can also search the Pinpoint directory for addiction support services.
