Fearless is a site where young people can access non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality. What makes this site different is we also provide you with a safe place to give information to us about crime - 100% anonymously - you don't have to give any personal information.

Areas of Operation:
National

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Areas of Operation:
National

Aquarius is a service for anyone under the age of 18 in Bedfordshire, who is affected by substance misuse. This includes those who are taking drugs or drinking alcohol themselves, or if they are affected by family members who have problems with alcohol or drug use. Many of the children and young people we work with are also facing other challenges, such as school exclusion, homelessness, mental health, unemployment, or experience of the care system. We’re here to provide the support you need.

Areas of Operation:
Bedford, Central Beds, Luton

Betel UK is an independent Christian charity for men, women and families affected by drug and alcohol addiction and homelessness. Through work, well-being and worship, we restore broken lives. This is a residential programme with centres across the UK.

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BigDeal is a place for young people to find information and support related to gambling, either for themselves or someone they care about. The first step towards life without gambling problems is understanding the issue and asking for help. We are here for you, so you will not be alone whatever you are dealing with. If you’d rather chat to an advisor online, you can contact us via our Live Chat or Whatsapp. The Live Chat and Whatsapp provides confidential advice, information and emotional support throughout Great Britain to anyone experiencing problems with gambling. The chats are an online text ‘chat’ service, where you can talk to an adviser by typing, and they will type back. You can access the live chat service via a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop PC. You can access the Whatsapp by mobile phone only. As well as reading what the adviser types, the adviser can also send you documents and links to read later.

Areas of Operation:
National

Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.

Areas of Operation:
National

CLI runs the SAMAS (Support, Advice, Mentoring and Advocacy Service) in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire. SAMAS supports individuals through substance misuse recovery by creating a safe community. They have mentors with lived experience of substance misuse to keep individuals motivated and understand their needs.

Areas of Operation:
Bedford, Central Beds

Dear Albert helps individuals to stop taking alcohol and drugs. Dear Albert also specialises working directly with providers of substance misuse services and other organisations to achieve better outcomes including successful completions and PbR.

Areas of Operation:
National

Drinkline runs a free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else's (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm).

Areas of Operation:
National

Whether you are affected by your own gambling or someone else's, you are welcome to come and talk to us. We offer support to individuals and families experiencing the negative impact of gambling. It can feel difficult to reach out for help, and this may be the first time you have, but we want you to know you are welcome here.

Areas of Operation:
Bedford, Central Beds, Luton

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other that they may solve their common problem & help others to do the same. This site offers various help for the compulsive gambler including a Forum, Chat Room, Literature and of course most importantly a meeting finder Meetings are the core of Gamblers Anonymous and we have meetings every day of the week throughout the UK

Areas of Operation:
National

GamCare is the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. GamCare operates the National Gambling HelpLine, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Advisers are available seven days a week from 8am – Midnight on Freephone 0808 8020 133 or via web chat. We also offer a range of free treatment across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as a moderated Forum and daily chatrooms so that people can speak to others experiencing similar issues and seek support.

Areas of Operation:
National

Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics) was founded in 1990 to address the needs of children growing up in families where one or both parents suffer from alcoholism or a similar addictive problem. This includes children of all ages, many of whose problems only become apparent in adulthood.

Areas of Operation:
National

N.A. is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only ONE requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.

Areas of Operation:
National

If your life has been affected by drugs or alcohol, OK Rehab can help. Recovery is a long, challenging process but it is guaranteed to result in more happiness than addiction ever could. Substances bring short-lived spikes of happiness, but sobriety brings true contentment. To achieve this contentment, you must first admit that you need help. Do not underestimate your bravery in doing this; it takes a huge amount of courage to confess that you are dependent on drugs or alcohol. When you expose your addiction, you will come to realise that you are not alone in your fight. Bedfordshire is packed with rehab centres that help struggling individuals find their feet day after day. No matter how mild or severe your addiction, OK Rehab can pair you with a premium treatment centre in Bedfordshire that knows exactly how to treat your specific addiction.

Areas of Operation:
Bedford, Central Beds, Luton, National

Path to Recovery is a specialist addictions service providing advice, treatment and support to people, age 18 and over, whose lives are affected by drug or alcohol use. We provide an integrated service with a range of expertise available in one place. P2R provide services across the whole of Bedfordshire with two main sites: Bedford and Dunstable. Both professional and self-referrals can be made via telephone or online. They also offer a friends and family support group via Teams on Tuesdays 5-6pm (please contact for the meeting link), and one to one support.

Areas of Operation:
Bedford, Central Beds

ResoLUTiONs is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, young people and families in Luton. Anybody can be affected by drug and/or alcohol use, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, beliefs, class, age, sexuality, disability or lifestyle.

Areas of Operation:
Luton

Rehab 4 Addiction is a free drug and alcohol addiction helpline to help those affected by addiction.

Areas of Operation:
National

Rehab 4 Addiction is a free drug and alcohol addiction helpline to help those affected by addiction.

Areas of Operation:
National

Rehab Recovery is an organisation that provides addiction treatment and healthcare advice for a wide range of different addiction and dependency problems. We offer high-quality advice and referral service that matches our clients to the right variety of treatment which will solve their problems and let them get on with their normal lives free of the burden of addiction. We are part of Rehab Recovery, supplying treatment options for all types of addiction and self-destructive behaviours. We have a speciality in supplying the treatment for video game addiction, and also supply treatment options for all dependency style problems including alcoholism, chemical dependency, eating disorders and process or behaviour addictions.

Areas of Operation:
National

Stepping Stones (Luton) is a charity dedicated to supporting women to transform the stumbling blocks of their lives into stepping stones; creating happier, healthier lives for women, their children and families. We provide a safe, welcoming, non-judgemental environment for women living in Luton and Central Bedfordshire, who have suffered abuse, who are vulnerable due to substance misuse, offending, mental health conditions and/or are involved with Local Authority Children’s Social Care.

Areas of Operation:
Central Beds, Luton

A website that provides advice around drugs and drug use with a national number to call for advice or to talk to someone if you are worried.

Areas of Operation:
National

The Walk to Freedoms centre for operations is based in central Luton and its services have a nationwide coverage. Courses will demonstrate the different stages of using drugs and alcohol that a person can go through.

Areas of Operation:
Luton

WDP works within HMP Bedford to provide support to prisoners who are experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol.

Areas of Operation:
Bedford, Central Beds, Luton