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Managing addiction

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This page provides wellbeing support for anyone living, working, or studying in Westminster. Below, you will see a list of local and national support services. Add your postcode and click search to see the list of local services. The list of services will be sorted by closest distance. 

Managing alcohol and drug use, gambling and addiction

Facing the challenges of gambling, drug or alcohol use, or addiction can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Explore the list of services to find the right support for your journey to recovery.  

Support available includes: 

  • gambling support: Comprehensive assistance for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, including counselling services, support groups, and financial management advice. 
  • drug and alcohol use support: Access to immediate help for those dealing with drug or alcohol use, offering detox programs and ongoing therapy options. 
  • recovering from addiction: Confidential and non-judgmental help for different types of addiction, groups of peers who offer support, and relapse prevention strategies. 

Visit our FAQs page for answers to common questions about mental health and emotional wellbeing and how to navigate the Wellbeing Hub.   

Explore the list of services to find the help you need right now. 

 

Local support

Group support
32 Woodfield Road London W9 2BE

Arts and media centre for young people, providing classes and support programmes for young people aged 6 to 26.

020 7286 2722
1:1 face-to-face support Online resources Online support Telephone support

Service providing free weight loss, exercise, stop smoking and one-to-one health programmes.

020 3434 2500
1:1 face-to-face support Group support Online resources

Support for health and mental wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community.

020 7833 1674

National support

1:1 face-to-face support Online support Telephone support

Information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harms.

08088 020133
Online support

Free, online, and anonymous mental health and wellbeing support for young people.

1:1 face-to-face support
69 Warwick Rd London SW5 9HB

Free and confidential support for people who are suffering from gambling harm.

020 7381 7722