Drugs & Alcohol Advice

Be Healthy Bucks - free help to cut down on alcohol - CLICK HERE TO SELF-REFER NOW

BHB Alcohol Reduction Program provides evidence-based health coaching and education to support people over the age of 18 years to reduce their alcohol intake. Support is given for free, over the phone. 

We provide non-judgmental health coaching, practical tools and information based on the latest evidence including:

  • developing a personal plan to reduce or not drink alcohol.
  • providing feedback on alcohol use and health-related harms
  • setting achievable goals and overcoming barriers and setbacks
  • identifying, managing, or avoiding high-risk drinking situations
  • practical techniques for cutting down on drinking.
  • strategies to increase motivation to change drinking behavior.
  • tracking progress, being accountable and celebrating success.

Patients can self-refer at https://bhb.maximusuk.co.uk/sign-up/ or by calling 0333 2300 177

Free resources are also available on the website: https://bhb.maximusuk.co.uk/all-insights/tips-for-cutting-down-on-booze/

Be Healthy Bucks Alcohol Reduction Service can support you to reduce your alcohol intake to achieve positive health outcomes.

When you have signed up, it means you have someone on your side to help you change your drinking habits. Interactive online modules also will support you week-to-week, as a positive reminder of all those benefits you are looking for from having less alcohol in your life. And our health coaches will give you practical tools and support you, without judgement! 

One Recovery Bucks

Supporting those affected by drugs and alcohol in Buckinghamshire

The service is free and confidential, serving adults 18+. One Recovery Bucks is led by Inclusion (part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) working with the Oasis Partnership and Connection Support.

For enquiries, call us on: 0300 772 9672

Or click the link below to make an online referral:

One Recovery Bucks

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Email: help@aamail.org

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

One You Drinks Tracker: Mobile App

Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.

Download from: play.google.com

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One You Days Off: Mobile App

The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.

Download from: play.google.com

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