Substance Abuse and Addiction

Local Drug and Alcohol Support: Suffolk 

Turning Point Suffolk

Provides free, confidential drug and alcohol support across Suffolk for adults and young people. Its Foundations service supports young people under 25 who want to understand or change their substance use. Support is also available for parents, carers and family members affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use.

Iceni

Supports families in Suffolk who are affected by addiction and the challenges it can bring to family life. It can help family members understand the impact of substance use and access appropriate support.

Anglia Care Trust

Works with people experiencing a range of challenges, including drug and alcohol-related difficulties. It partners with Turning Point and Iceni as part of Suffolk’s wider substance use support provision.

Local Drug and Alcohol Support: Norfolk 

Change Grow Live (CGL) Norfolk

Provides free, confidential drug and alcohol support for adults across Norfolk. Services include one-to-one support, group sessions, treatment options, harm reduction advice and support for family members and others affected by substance use.

The Matthew Project

A Norfolk-based charity providing support for adults, young people and families affected by drugs and alcohol.

Its young people’s services include:

• Unity: Support for young people under 19 who want to reduce or stop their own drug or alcohol use.
• YouCan: Support for young people under 19 affected by a family member’s or relative’s substance use.
• On Track: Support for young people aged 13–24 who face barriers to education or employment.

The services are free and confidential, subject to safeguarding limits.

Young people’s services: www.matthewprojectyoungpeople.org

Support for Families, Parents and Carers

Adfam

A national charity supporting families and friends affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. It provides information and guidance to help people understand the impact of substance use and find appropriate support.

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (Nacoa)

Provides information, advice and support to children affected by a parent’s drinking, as well as adults who experienced this during childhood. You can contact Nacoa even if you are unsure how to describe what is happening at home.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Offers support to anyone affected by someone else’s drinking, including family members, partners and friends. Support groups provide a space to share experiences with people who understand.

Families Anonymous

Provides support for relatives and friends affected by another person’s drug or alcohol problems through meetings and shared experiences.

Addiction Family Support

Provides support to people affected by somebody else’s harmful use of drugs, alcohol or gambling.

National Drug and Alcohol Information and Support 

Talk to FRANK

Provides honest information about drugs, their effects and the risks involved. It is useful for young people, parents, carers and anyone wanting to understand more about substances.

We Are With You

A national charity offering support for people experiencing difficulties with drugs, alcohol or mental health, as well as support for families and friends. Use its website to find services and check what is available locally.

NHS: Drug addiction support

Provides information about recognising drug-related problems, accessing treatment and getting support through a GP or local drug and alcohol service.

Alcohol Change UK

Provides information about alcohol, its effects and ways to make changes to drinking. It also offers guidance for people who are worried about their own drinking or someone else’s.

Drinkaware

Provides information and practical advice about alcohol, drinking habits and the impact alcohol can have on health and relationships.

Recovery groups and peer support

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Offers peer support meetings for people who want help with their drinking. Meetings take place in communities across the UK, with online options also available.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Offers peer support meetings for people who want to stop using drugs. Support is based on shared experience and is available to people seeking help with their drug use.

SMART Recovery

Provides meetings and practical tools to help people manage addictive behaviours and make changes to their lives. It also offers support for family members and friends through its Family & Friends programme.

Further information

• Healthy Suffolk: Substance Use
• Suffolk County Council: Drugs, alcohol, vaping and smoking
• FYI Norfolk: Drugs
• NHS: Advice for families affected by drug use

Please note: Services have different age limits, eligibility criteria and referral routes. Please check directly with each organisation for the most up-to-date information. Inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by Brave Futures.