Alcohol Advisory Service

Alcohol Advisory Service

The Alcohol Advisory Service in Doncaster is provided by an organisation called Doncaster Alcohol Services, an independent organisation that is not part of Doncaster Council.

They provide a range of support services for people with alcohol-related issues. This support is not only for people who wish to abstain from alcohol but also for those who wish to reduce their alcohol consumption. 

For further information about the service they provide, please use the contact details above. 

Doncaster Alcohol Services now have a web site and it is available through this link:

Doncaster Alcohol Services

How can I be referred?

By telephoning Doncaster Alcohol Services you can refer yourself to the service or a referral can be made on your behalf, with your consent, by a professional.

Appointments can be made day or evening to suit. However, there is a 'drop in' on Tuesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm where no appointment is necessary. This is often the quickest way to be seen.

There is also an opportunity to 'drop in' between Monday- Friday between the hours of 10.30am - noon. This would give you the opportunity to meet some of the project workers and clients: whilst enjoying a light refreshment of tea or coffee. This opportunity could enable you to discuss some of your issues with the project workers and may put in perspective the issues that you face. 

Accessing this 'drop in' service may help you to come to a decision as to whether you wanted to be referred to this service or not.   

What happens after the referral?

An assessment of your care needs will take place, usually lasting approximately 1 hour, where a package of service is agreed to be implemented. The package of service could, depending on assessed need, include counselling, one to one work, relapse prevention, brief intervention, residential projects and complimentary therapies. In addition, options about group activities, group work, days away etc will be discussed.

Other Sources Of Support.

There is also a range of support and advice at www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk and their national Helpline number is 0845 769 755555. The local office is at Sheffield and their number is 0114270 1984

You could also visit www.drinksense.org website. 

Drinkline can be contacted on Telephone:0800 917 8282 and their telephone lines are open 24 hours per day, seven days per week. They are not counsellors but will give general advice and will sign post you to other appropriate services.

Al-Anon is a helpline who give support and advice for family members or friends who are affected by someone else's drinking. They also have a web site at www.al-anonuk.org.uk

There is also the Samaritans who can be contacted on telephone 08457 90 90 90 or by their web page at www.samaritans.org