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.org.nz, run by the Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency, aims to resources to help prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm and inspire New Zealanders to make better decisions about drinking alcohol. It provides low-risk alcohol drinking advice as well as provides information the risk of several different types of cancer relating to alcohol.
The Alcohol Drug Helpline is a free and confidential helpline for anyone concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s. Call 0800 787 797 or free txt 8681
Alcoholics Anonymous is a free support group that offers help for anyone choosing to stop drinking.
KidsHealth has information on underage drinking.
FASD-CAN helps people affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
The government provides services and support for anyone experiencing abuse from a partner, ex-partner, family member, flatmate, friend, or carer.
Lifeline Aotearoa offers support to anyone in distress

Are you concerned about the effects of drinking?

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.