Addiction Support

Getting help is often one of the most important but difficult steps in overcoming addiction. That is why we are here to help you get the help and support you need for things like smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, and gambling addictions.

Free support is there for you if you are struggling with addiction. Take a look at the support offered below to help you.

Support to Stop Smoking

Staff of NUH can find out about support to stop smoking through your line manager or by emailing nuhnt.smokefree@nhs.net, even if you live outside of Nottingham.

You can also get three months of access to the Pro features of the Smoke Free app and a 12-week free supply of nicotine replacement products or a vale and e-liquid refills. All this and 24/7 access to expert stop-smoking advisors for support when you need it most.

You can download the Smokefree app, available on iPhone and Android.

Local Stop Smoking Services:

Nottingham City residents:

Nottingham County:

 

Support for Alcohol Abuse and Family Groups

The Alcohol Care Team (ACT) is located within NUH, and you can access their page by searching "Alcohol" on the intranet. The ACT has a leaflet that details the benefits of cutting down and relevant support services located in Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Leicester. 

For Alcoholics Anonymous services, find your local AA meeting. 

For support within Nottingham, please see the services below:

Affected by someone else's drinking?

For family and friends of alcoholics, support is available to get help through information and groups such as Al-Anon UK. They additionally offer a helpline at 0800 0086 811.

Nottingham Recovery Network

Nottingham Recovery Network offers support for those concerned about others drinking who live in Nottingham City Centre. They run a supportive group and one to one sessions, with up to 6 sessions available. The group takes place over at Cafe Sobar every Wednesday and covers topics such as conflict, boundaries, co-dependency, self care and how addiction affects familiar.

You don't need to attend every week - come when you need support.

Contact them to learn more on 0800 066 5362

Cafe Sobar address:

24 Friar Lane
Nottingham
NG1 6DQ

Nottingham Grief Support

Specialist support for people who have been bereaved by substance misuse

What is offered:

The project is delivered by Wellness in Mind, a specialist mental health service for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Interventions are delivered by trained Grief Intervention Workers, supported by a team of psychologists. The team do not provide therapy, but are trained in different supportive approaches to work with those experiencing difficulties after a bereavement. The support we offer is structured. We will listen and work with you to set goals for our work together. After assessment of your needs, we can offer up to 6 sessions of individual work, followed by access to a peer-support group for people bereaved by substance use.

Who is eligible:

Support is available for anyone over the age of 18, who lives within Nottingham City boundary, or who is registered with a Nottingham City GP. You do not need to have any diagnosis or other professional support relating to your bereavement to access our service. We aim to work flexibly to accommodate the different needs of all those accessing our support. This might include provision of large print resources, access to videos, or remote sessions for those who are not able to travel.

How to refer:

Complete the referral form at this link: Nottingham Grief Support referral form.
 
You can complete this form yourself, or someone else can complete it on your behalf. Once we have received your referral, we will be in touch to arrange an assessment at a time that’s convenient for you.

Referrals to Nottingham Grief Support can be made by professionals who are working with those bereaved by substance use, in any capacity. For all referrals, please use the same link above.


 

Support for Gambling Addiction

Gambling can harm you in all areas of your life, not just your finances. It can cause issues with your relationships and your physical and mental health. If you're not sure if gambling is causing issues for you, visit the NHS Help for problems with gambling website.

If you live in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, or Rutland, you get free access to the East Midlands Gambling Harms Service, which provides treatment for gambling issues, including workshops and therapies delivered by phone or MS Teams. You can self-refer on their website, calling 0300 013 2330, or emailing dhcft.emgamblingharms@nhs.net

Additional support for gambling problems: