Support groups
There are many groups running locally in person, and virtually online.
Many people who have problems with alcohol or drug dependency find it useful to attend self-help groups, as do their family, carers and friends.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/Find-a-Meeting/torbay
SMART Recovery
Website: smartrecovery.org.uk/meetings/torbay-smart-recovery/
Narcotics Anonymous
Website: ukna.org/online
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/Online-_-Telephonic-Meetings
SMART Recovery
Website: smartrecovery.org.uk/online-meetings/
Cocaine Anonymous
Website: meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/meetings/?tsml-type=ONL
If your loved ones are affected by your drug use, they may seek advice and support via our friends and family support service. This can be accessed via face to face, telephone and group appointments.
Family & Friends support is available at Shrublands to anyone who is affected by someone else’s use of drugs or alcohol. We offer a friends and family support group every Wednesday evening from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
Please contact us on 01803 291129 if you need any support or advice.
If you are seeking advice on behalf of someone you might be an unpaid carer. There is a lot of support available to you by contacting Torbay Carers Service on 01803 666620.
Al-Anon UK
Support from others who have been affected by their relationship with a drinker – for families affected by someone else’s drinking.
Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Adfam
Support for families affected by drugs or alcohol.
Website: adfam.org.uk
More information
Faces & Voices of Recovery UK
Website: www.facesandvoicesofrecoveryuk.org