Drug and Alcohol Support
Find the support you need to help battle addiction.
Find the support you need to help battle addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous 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. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
We Are With You provides free and confidential services, without judgment, to adults and young people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol.
The service is for young people in North Somerset who would like support, information or advice about drugs and alcohol.
They also help young people who are using drugs, alcohol or tobacco and want support and help to stop their use.
They can meet with young people wherever they feel more comfortable. This may be at home, in the community, at school or college or within their building.
The service’s work includes visiting schools and youth centres to provide education and information to groups of young people about drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
They are also able to provide support and training to parents, carers and professionals.
A young person can refer themselves by calling the service’s telephone number or, with the young person’s permission, a referral can be made by a parent, carer or professional. There is no waiting list and there is no charge for the service.
ARA is a registered charity formed in 1987 by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. It is estimated that ARA has helped over 40,000 people with alcohol, drug, gambling and mental health issues and has saved an estimated £50 million in costs to the community.
Over many years ARA has provided structured treatment, counselling, housing support, education, training and employment guidance as well as many other interventions to promote recovery and a healthier life.