Safer communities, healthier lives

Help and information

Get help for yourself

If you are struggling with drugs, alcohol, homelessness or domestic abuse, please get in touch with your local CRI service. We'd love to speak to you about how we can help.

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Under 25

If you’re under 25, we have lots of services that are tailored to your needs.

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Get help for someone you know

If you’re worried about someone else’s problems with drugs, alcohol, homelessness or domestic abuse, you can speak to your local CRI service. We’ll explain the kind of help we can offer, and talk to you about the best way to support the person you’re worried about.

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Affected by someone else’s addiction

If you’re affected by someone else’s addiction, there’s support out there for you. Read about the support that’s available for family, friends and partners of loved ones.

Drug and alcohol information

Learn more about individual drugs and alcohol, including the affects, risks and legal status.

Understanding addiction

Find out more about what addiction is and why people become addicted to alcohol or drugs.

Recognising and supporting drug and alcohol problems

Understand the signs that could indicate you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol or drugs, and find out how you can support someone who’s struggling with an addiction.

Recovery from addiction

Learn more about how people recover from addictions.