The leading UK registered charity supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved one’s addiction. Helpline: 0300 888 3853

England
Joined March 2011
What a day! 💚 Staff, trustees and volunteers came together in London to celebrate the people who are the life force of our charity, with helpline certificates presented by our founder, Elizabeth Burton-Phillips MBE. Thank you for all you do! #Volunteers
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💚 98% of helpline callers said they benefitted from their call 💚 83% of survey respondents felt less anxious 💚 95% said our support made a positive difference to their lives 💚 Around 800 calls are made to our helpline every month
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This World Mental Health Day, we want you to know that your wellbeing matters too. Looking after yourself isn't selfish. It's an important part of coping.
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Meet our founder, Elizabeth Burton-Phillips MBE 💚 📖 Elizabeth shares her family's story in her book, 'Mum, can you lend me twenty quid?', read by thousands and translated into six languages. Waterstones: bit.ly/4baDVb1 Audible: adbl.co/3ShMpW2
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Matteo's message to anyone affected by a loved one's addiction: "Keep going, even when you feel like you are not getting much." Free support, seven days a week. 0300 888 3853 addictionfamilysupport.org.u… #AddictionFamilySupport #Helpline
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A new resource for anyone bereaved by a loved one's addiction. Guilt, stigma, identity, and what grief can feel like. It starts by saying you do not have to be ready to read any of it. addictionfamilysupport.org.u… #AddictionFamilySupport #Bereavement
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Thank you to Alice, who took on the Southwest Coast Ultra Challenge in the July heat and raised £463 plus Gift Aid for Addiction Family Support. "Running for your charity made it all the more worthwhile." #AddictionFamilySupport #Fundraising
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Matteo came to us after discovering his partner's harmful drug use. Years of therapy had not given him what he needed. "The team was extraordinary, and I immediately felt connected to the group." Read his story: addictionfamilysupport.org.u… #AddictionFamilySupport #FamilySupport
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This 31 August is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜 Many people we support have lost a loved one to an overdose. If that's you, our free 5-Step Method is here for anyone affected or bereaved: 0300 888 3853 @OverdoseDay #IOAD2026 #EndOverdose
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Grief after losing someone to addiction can be uniquely hard. 🤍 We now offer specialist bereavement support for people bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling. You're not alone: 0300 888 3853 addictionfamilysupport.org.u… #Bereavement #GriefSupport
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📞 2,603 people reached our helpline last year, and 96.9% said they benefitted. If a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling is weighing on you, we're here 7 days a week: 0300 888 3853 addictionfamilysupport.org.u… #Helpline #YouAreNotAlone
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