If you need support
If you need help with your drinking or you’re worried about someone else, you can find support on this page.
Over 50s alcohol helpline
If you’re over 50 and have concerns about your drinking, or you’re worried about someone else, this helpline is for you.
Our advisors are trained and experienced alcohol workers. They can offer advice about alcohol’s impact on your health, tips for cutting down and help finding other support.
Call the over 50s helpline on
0808 801 0750
The helpline is open:
- Monday to Friday, midday to 8pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Find out more about the helpline on the We Are With You website
If you’re not ready to speak to someone
You can take We Are With You's over 50s alcohol health check to find out how alcohol could be affecting your health.
Find a service
If you’d prefer to speak to someone in person, you can get in touch with a service near you:
In England and Scotland
- We Are With You has more than 80 services across England and Scotland
In Northern Ireland:
- Inspire services include addiction NI, supporting individuals, families and communities to recover from the impact of alcohol and drugs
In Wales
- Barod works across South and West Wales to support individuals affected by alcohol and drugs, and their friends and family
- Kaleidoscope services support people and families affected by substance use
- WCADA is a treatment agency based in Western Bay providing services for adults, young people and families, and people in the criminal justice system