Alcohol and drug support for parents or carers

Recognising that you're drinking to a level of concern which can impact your children is hard. It can be harder still to decide to ask for help.

Children can worry about their parents' drinking. It can also set an example for children that you would not want them to follow. We know lots of parents want to cut down or stop for the sake of their children. We can help you with this.

In Brighton & Hove we have services that understand how difficult it can be to take the first step. We have experience working with parents to get help and support you and your family.

Brighton & Hove Recovery Service

Oasis Project

Helplines, online support and apps

Get help through apps and online support. The following suggestions have been recommended by parents or substance misuse professionals.

Help for alcohol misuse:

• Drink Coach offers free online tools and resources to track and change your drinking - take the 2-minute online test, book online coaching appointments or read the everyday resources
• Drink Less is an app to help you track your drinking and work out how much you're saving by not drinking
• Drink Aware offers a tracker and a range of online tools that can help you understand your drinking, track your drinks and change your habits

Support from the NHS

• NHS Alcohol advice - advice and support for reducing the amount of alcohol you drink
• NHS Addiction support - help and support for addiction, including drug and gambling addictions