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Local Support
Forward Trust - Canterbury Hub
Supports people who have issues with drugs and/or alcohol make positives changes in their lives. They also support family members, significant others and friends who are worried about their loved one's substance use.
One You Kent
If you want to cut down on alcohol, there are lots of small practical things you can do to start making changes.
ROAR (Reach out and Recover)
Lived experience recovery organisation with in-person support in Canterbury and online.
One You Kent Stop Smoking Service
a range of support and advice with face-to-face, telephone or video support, access to prescription products and your own personal quit plan.
Allen Carr's Easyway
Helping people in the UK & around the world to stop smoking easily and painlessly for over 40 years.
National Support
We Are With You
We Are With You provides free, confidential support to people who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
Drug FAM
A lifeline of safe, caring and professional support to families, friends and partners who are struggling to cope with the nightmare of a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol and to those who have been bereaved by addiction or related causes.
Be Gamble Aware
Free, confidential help for anyone who is worried about their or someone else’s gambling.
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
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.
Gamblers Anonymous
Meetings are the most important part of Gamblers Anonymous.
Break Even
If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one contact them for free support.
Addiction Family Support
Supporting People Affected or Bereaved by a Loved One's Addiction
Al-Anon
For families and friends of alcoholics. In-person meetings in Faversham and Canterbury
Forward Trust
Supports individuals and their loved ones who have experienced – or are experiencing – addiction, homelessness and imprisonment.
NHS Quit Smoking App
Designed to provide you with personalised support to help you quit smoking for good.
Further support
Armed Forces veteranfriendly accredited
GP practice
