Drinkchat is a free, confidential web chat service from Drinkaware, designed to support anyone concerned about their own drinking or someone else's. You can chat online with a trained advisor from the national alcohol support helpline, Drinkline, without needing to make a phone call.
Service features:
- Confidential advice about alcohol from trained professionals
- Open to anyone worried about their own or someone else's drinking
- Available via web chat between 9am–2pm on weekdays
- No personal information is stored; you are encouraged to use a nickname
If Drinkchat is unavailable, you can call Drinkline for support at 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm).
Drinkaware also offers a range of online tools and advice, including the Drinking Check, tips for drink-free days, and support for those worried about someone else's drinking.
There is no cost to use Drinkchat or Drinkline.
Categories:
Alcohol advice and support
Healthy lifestyle
Information and advice
Additional needs catered for:
Takes place in the client’s home
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