Get help

If you’re concerned about your relationship with alcohol, or someone else’s, there’s a range of resources and support available.

  • Alcohol Anonymous is a free support group that offers help for anyone choosing to stop drinking.
  • The Irish Cancer Society provides information on how alcohol affects your risk of the disease.
  • Drinkaware aims to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better decisions about drinking.
  • The HSE's Alcohol and Drugs freephone helpline is a free confidential helpline for anyone concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s. Call 1800 459 459 (weekdays from 9.30am to 5.30pm) or email [email protected]
  • The HSE provides advice on how to get help and a full list of support networks to contact.
  • Womens Aid gives specialist support to both adults and children experiencing domestic violence.
  • Samaritans offer support to anyone in emotional distress.
  • The HSE low-risk weekly alcohol guidelines have been created to help people make informed choices about drinking.

Are you concerned about the effects of drinking on your body?

Whether it's about yourself or someone else, use our drinking self-assessment to understand the risk.

If you or someone you know is drinking problematically, our list of support networks is a good place to start.