Let's cut down on drink
Cut back on alcohol and feel a bit better every day - it's easier to start than you think
Feel healthier, lose weight and save money. Just pick your days to skip alcohol and get practical support to stick with it.
Ways to cut down
Top tips to cut down on alcohol
From swapping to lower-strength beers to dodging rounds, read our top tips and drink swaps ideas to help you drink less.
Find out more >Know your units
You may be surprised at how much alcohol is in your favourite drink. Use our guide to tally up your units and get practical ideas to cut back.
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Alcohol & Pregnancy - Helping Parents-To-Be Go Alcohol Free
#DRYMESTER is here to inspire and support parents-to-be to go alcohol free when pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Find advice, information and help at DRYMESTER.
Find out more >Local and national alcohol support
Local support and groups
The main local service for supporting adults (18+) with alcohol and drug problems. Telephone: 01204 483090.
For people who might need a bit of help accessing support for whatever reason. Telephone: 0161 871 2623, weekdays 9am to 5pm.
National 24 hour helpline available 0800 917 7650. Also email help@aamail.org and visit the website where you can find out about local groups and meetings.
The service is for young people who are using alcohol or drugs, or who are worried about alcohol or drugs. It is also for anyone who has a concern about young people and alcohol or drugs. You can contact 360° by telephone on 01204 337330.
Offers support and understanding to the families and friends of dependent drinkers. You can call their confidential helpline on 0800 0086 811 (open 10am to 10pm).
Helpline available 10am to midnight. Telephone: 0300 9991212.
National support and groups
Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline. If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, call the free helpline in confidence. Call 0300 123 1110.
They provide a free, confidential telephone and email helpline for children of alcohol-dependent parents and others concerned about their welfare. Call 0800 358 3456 for the Nacoa helpline.
Alcohol Change UK is a leading UK alcohol charity, formed from the merger of Alcohol Concern and Alcohol Research UK. If you're worried that you're drinking too much, there's support available. Find out about your options.
Mental health and community resources
Call any time day or night if you feel your mental health is beginning to suffer. The helpline is now free to use and available to everyone at 0800 051 3253.
Bolton charity which provided 1-1 support, self-help groups and non-statutory advocacy all year round. Support groups include craft and social, people living with autism/depression, anxiety and self-esteem. Telephone: 01204 527000.
Third Space Bolton wants to help young people overcome the obstacles to their social, mental, physical and spiritual well-being.
Text service 24/7 text line where you text GMBolton to 85258 to start a text conversation with a trained crisis volunteer for free.
A rehabilitation programme which is set within the heart of the local community and provides activities to ex-offenders, drug/alcohol clients and offenders.
Download the
Drink Free Days app
Drink Free Days is for people who like a drink but want some support in tracking and cutting down on the booze. Understand more about your current drinking and risk levels as it common for people to underestimate how much they drink.
- Simple and practical tips to help you control your drinking
- Easy to update and track your Drink Free Days
- Receive reminders when you need it most
- Celebrate milestones when you reach your targets
