In South Lakeland and the wider Cumbria area, a variety of services offer help to individuals who want to seek support for their substance use or who may be worried about someone else.
Drugs and alcohol
Key services in South Lakeland
Call Turning Point Cumbria on 01900 871 220
Turning Point offers tailored services for individuals struggling with addiction, including advice, recovery coaching, and support in managing withdrawal symptoms. They offer both face-to-face and online support.
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NHS Substance Misuse Service – Cumbria
This service provides medical support for individuals dealing with substance dependency, offering detox programs, access to rehabilitation, and ongoing support through recovery.
Call on 0300 247 0050
Call AA on 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)
AA offers free, confidential, peer support for individuals who wish to stop drinking alcohol. They have local meetings throughout the South Lakeland area.
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Call NA on 0300 999 1212 (Helpline)
Narcotics Anonymous offers peer support to those dealing with drug addiction, with local meetings available across Cumbria.
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Drinkline (UK Alcohol Helpline)
For advice on alcohol-related issues, you can contact Drinkline, a confidential helpline that provides support and information on where to access further help.
Call on 0300 123 1110
Call Frank on 0300 123 6600
Frank offers confidential, non-judgmental advice on drug misuse, including information on where to access local services.
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If you or someone you know needs support with drug or alcohol use, reaching out to these services can be the first step towards recovery. Whether you need medical support, counselling, or just someone to talk to, there are services in local area that are ready to help,
