Someone else's drinking
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Find support for yourself and the problems someone else's drinking is causing in your life.
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Al-Anon
Support for family and friends affected by someone else's drinking, whether that person stops or continues.
Free · 10am–10pm daily
0800 0086 811
Help for you
Ways to find support for yourself.
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Boundaries and protecting yourself
Decide what you will accept and what you will do to protect yourself.
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Money Talk Team
Help with bills, debts, benefits and income through your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
0800 028 1456
Shelter Scotland
Advice about housing problems, homelessness and the risk of losing your home.
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Citizens Advice Scotland
Find your local bureau for advice about your housing, money and rights.
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Breathing Space
Listening and support for people in Scotland aged 16 and over who feel low, anxious or overwhelmed.
Mon–Thu 6pm–2am · Fri 6pm–Mon 6am
0800 83 85 87
Someone to talk to
Contact someone about how their drinking is affecting you.
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Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Confidential support if you are experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage, or are supporting someone who is.
24 hours a day · 365 days a year
0800 027 1234
Immediate danger
If you are in immediate danger or there is a life-threatening emergency, call 999.
999
Children First
Support if you are worried about a child or need advice about parenting.
Mon–Fri 9am–9pm · Sat–Sun 9am–noon
08000 28 22 33
Children and families
Help when someone's drinking is affecting children.
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