Resources

Free, confidential support for anyone affected by gambling or gaming harms. Beacon Counselling Trust provides counselling, education, and recovery programmes across the North West, helping people take back control and rebuild confidence. You’re not alone – reach out today and start your journey forward.

SMART Recovery offers a self-empowering, science-based approach to addictive behaviour. Free meetings, tools and techniques help you build motivation, cope with urges and manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can live a balanced life.

If you or someone you know needs a mental health assessment or sign-posting to specialist services in Wirral, this Access Service is the starting point. Speak to your GP to refer or ask more about what’s available.

If gambling is impacting your life or someone else’s, GamCare is here to help. Their trained advisers offer free, confidential support via phone, live chat, and forums 24 hours a day. Whether you want to cut back, stop completely, or support someone you care about, GamCare gives you the tools, information and community to make positive change.

Ready to rethink your drinking? The MyDrinkaware app gives you practical tools to track your units, calories and sleep, set drink-free days and build healthier habits bit by bit. Developed by the independent charity Drinkaware, it’s free, UK-based and built for you. Download, set a manageable goal and see how cutting back can improve your mood, sleep and wellbeing.

For those wanting freedom from cocaine (and other mind-altering substances), CA provides peer support, anonymity and a shared path of hope and recovery. Find connection, meetings and fellowship at your pace.

Release is the UK’s independent centre of expertise for drugs, the law and policy – offering clear, non-judgemental information on legal rights, drug use, forensic issues and pathways into support and treatment.

Working to reduce the harm from novel psychoactive substances (‘legal highs’), Re-SOLV provides support, education and withdrawal resources so that people and communities can recover safely and sustainably.

If anxiety (or related worries) are affecting your daily life, Anxiety UK specialises in helping people regain confidence, build coping strategies and reconnect with easier days. Support is friendly, non-judgemental and grounded in real life.

If you’re dealing with your mental health and need a friendly, reliable place to turn, Mind is here for you. They offer clear information, help finding local services and support for you to take things step by step. You don’t have to face it alone.

Straight-talking, clear information about drugs, alcohol and tobacco for people from ethnic backgrounds in Wirral. Drug Talk offers multilingual support, facts, harm reduction tips and a friendly way in to understanding your choices and staying safe. You’re not alone, start here.

A comprehensive online rehabilitation programme offering interactive modules, behaviour change tools and support for people who are ready to face substance use and regain control of their lives on their own schedule.

Free, confidential talking therapy support for anyone aged 16+ registered with a Wirral GP. If you’re feeling low, anxious or simply ready to talk things through, this is a local option with qualified therapists and practical help.

At any time of the day or night, if things feel too heavy and you just need someone to talk to, you can text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258. It’s free, confidential and immediate — no appointment needed.

Committed to reducing the harm alcohol causes in the UK, Alcohol Change UK offers practical tools, research, guidance and campaigns. Whether you’re cutting back, quitting or supporting others, you’ll find evidence-based help tailored to your needs.

The Mental Health Foundation offers clear, evidence-based guidance on mental wellbeing, symptoms, and what to do next. A calm, reliable starting point if you’re trying to make sense of things.

Struggling with your drinking? AA provides fellowship, peer support and a proven programme built around one alcoholic helping another. Free to attend, no membership fee, just people sharing hope and recovery together.

Supporting families affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use, this service offers listening, education, peer support and practical guidance to help you stay strong, look after your wellbeing and respond effectively.

A specialist peer-led service for men affected by drug and alcohol issues — whether you’re using, affected by someone else’s use, or looking to reconnect with support. Safe, inclusive and built by men, for men.

Across the UK, Mental Health UK brings together support for anyone affected by mental health problems. Whether you’re looking for ways to manage stress, build resilience or connect with peer support, their resources are practical, thoughtful and easy to access.

Your emotional wellbeing deserves attention too. Happify uses evidence-based activities and games (drawing on mindfulness, CBT and positive psychology) to help you develop healthy habits, reframe negative thoughts and boost your resilience in everyday life.