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Alcohol and drug support

Realising you have a problem with alcohol or drugs is the first big step to getting help.
A good place to start is with your GP practice. Try to be accurate and honest about your drink or drug use and any problems it may be causing you.
Your GP practice may suggest different types of assessment and support options for you, such as from local community alcohol or drug services.
If you have become physically dependent on alcohol or drugs, stopping overnight could be harmful. You should get advice about this and about any medicine you may need to do this safely.
Getting the right support is important to maintaining control in the future.
There are lots of alcohol and drug support services across Greater Manchester that can support you, along with support from your GP practice.

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Achieve

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is the lead provider of adult substance misuse treatment and recovery service in Bolton. The service is known as ‘Achieve’.

For more information, please visit Achieve Bolton.

For referrals, please visit Achieve services in Bolton.

360° service

For young people (up to 19 years old) the 360° service gives help and support for drug and alcohol issues. The service also supports families and anyone who has a concern about young people and alcohol or drugs.

For more information, please visit Overview – Bolton 360° Young People’S Substance Misuse Service – NHS (www.nhs.uk) 

Next steps

For people in recovery looking for support and fellowship, Next Steps is a local recovery network of groups and individuals. They offer practical and social support to anyone engaged in recovery from substance use issues.

Next Steps has an active Facebook page at Next Steps | Facebook.

The Try Dry app

The “Try Dry” app, developed by Alcohol Change UK, is a free tool designed to help individuals manage their alcohol consumption, whether they are participating in Dry January or aiming for longer-term changes. It functions as a year-round support system, offering features to track progress, monitor well-being, and set personalized goals.

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Achieve

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is the lead provider of adult substance misuse treatment and recovery service in Bury. The service is known as ‘Achieve’.

If you are worried about your own, or someone else’s substance misuse issues, you can contact us on 0161 271 0020 or achieve.referrals@gmmh.nhs.uk.  GPs and other health professionals can also refer individuals to us via these contact details.

For more information, including the Achieve referral forms and links to further support, visit the GMMH website.

Early Break

Alcohol and drug support for 13 – 19 year-olds (up to 25 years old if you have a special educational need and/or are a care leaver.)

Early Break offers accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of drug and alcohol use and also a counselling, support and treatment service.

You can self-refer or find out more using the following details:

Visit the Early Break website for more information.

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Change, Grow, Live

Change, Grow, Live provide the integrated drug and alcohol service for Manchester residents. The service offers both structured treatment and recovery support and provides a single access assessment and care coordination process for adults and young people and their families.

Change Grow Live have bases in Cheetham Hill, Hulme and Wythenshawe.

They offer services for adults and young people.

Visit the Change, Grow, Live website for service information.

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Turning Point

Provides an integrated drug and alcohol service across the boroughs of Rochdale and Oldham for people aged 18+.  They offer a medically assisted recovery programme with support to help deal with addiction issues and access to detoxification and rehabilitation programmes.

You can self-refer using the following details:

For more information and links to further resources, visit the Turning Point Website.

Early Break

Alcohol and drug support for 13 – 19 year-olds (up to 25 years old if you have a special educational need and/or are a care leaver.)

Early Break offers accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of drug and alcohol use and also a counselling, support and treatment service.

In Oldham, Early Break work with HCRG Care Group and The Proud Trust to offer a combined sexual health/substance misuse service

You can self-refer or find out more using the following details:

Visit the Early Break website for more information.

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Turning Point

Provides an integrated drug and alcohol service across the boroughs of Rochdale and Oldham for people aged 18+.  They offer a medically assisted recovery programme with support to help deal with addiction issues and access to detoxification and rehabilitation programmes.

You can self-refer using the following details:

For more information and links to further resources, visit the Turning Point Website.

Early Break

Alcohol and drug support for 13 – 19 year-olds (up to 25 years old if you have a special educational need and/or are a care leaver.)

Early Break offers accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of drug and alcohol use and also a counselling, support and treatment service.

You can self-refer or find out more using the following details:

Visit the Early Break website for more information.

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This service was created on and last updated on 10/10/2025

Achieve

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is the lead provider of adult substance misuse treatment and recovery service in Salford. The service is known as ‘Achieve’.

For specialist drug and alcohol treatment or advice visit the Achieve Salford website or telephone on 0161 358 1530.

If you are under 21 or are concerned about a child’s drug or alcohol use, please contact Achieve Young People’s service 0161 723 3880.

Early Break

Alcohol and drug support for 13 – 19 year-olds (up to 25 years old if you have a special educational need and/or are a care leaver.)

Early Break offers accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of drug and alcohol use and also a counselling, support and treatment service.

You can self-refer or find out more using the following details:

Visit the Early Break website for more information.

Additional alcohol and drug support in Salford

For further information about alcohol and drug support in Salford, visit the Salford Council website.

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Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service

The Stockport drug and alcohol service is a partnership between Pennine Care, Acorn Recovery and Intuitive Thinking Skills. It includes the service previously known as Pathfinder Stockport.

They provide interventions for people (aged 26+) with a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol and/or prescribed, over the counter and illicit substances.

Contact information:

Cirtek House,
Thomas Street, Higher Hillgate,
Stockport
SK1 3QD

Tel: 0161 716 4000

Opening hours: M/T/W/F 9-5pm Thurs 9-8pm

Referral methods:

START (Stockport Triage Assessment & Referral Team) 0161 474 3141

For more information visit the Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service website.

Mosaic drug and alcohol services

Supports anyone up to the age of 26 who is experiencing issues with drug or alcohol use.

They also support children and young people affected by a parent or caregiver who is using substances. They provide support to parents or carers of young people who use substances.

For support and referral information, visit the Mosaic page on Stockport Council’s website.

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Change, Grow, Live

Help with Drug & Alcohol issues and/or addiction is provided in Tameside within an integrated all age service.

The service is provided by Change, Grow, Live.

My Recovery Tameside is for any drug and alcohol use and includes:

  • Adult service
  • Young Persons service (Branching Out – up to 17 years)
  • Transition Service (18-25 years)
  • Family/Friends Advice & Support Service

Services are delivered from a range of community settings and are based in two main places for the borough:

  • 111-113 Old Street, Ashton-U-Lyne, OL6 7RL and
  • Thornley St, Hyde SK14 1JY (above Thornley Medical Centre – separate entrance at side of building)

Visit the My Recovery Tameside website for more information or contact:

Phone: 0161 672 9420

Email: Tameside.Referrals@cgl.org.uk

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Achieve

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is the lead provider of adult substance misuse treatment and recovery service in Trafford. The service is known as ‘Achieve’

For specialist drug and alcohol treatment or advice contact Achieve Trafford on 0161 9384514.

If you are under 21 or are concerned about a child’s drug or alcohol use, please contact Achieve Young People’s service – Early Break on 0161 723 3880.

The services are accessed through self-referral or referral from a third party. To download the referral form please visit the Achieve Trafford website Achieve Trafford | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT (gmmh.nhs.uk). Select Achieve Adult Referral Form on the right side of the page or contact Achieve on 0161 938 4514.

Early Break

Alcohol and drug support for 13 – 19 year-olds (up to 25 years old if you have a special educational need and/or are a care leaver.)

Early Break offers accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of drug and alcohol use and also a counselling, support and treatment service.

Visit the Early Break website for more information.

Further support

For more information about support services available in Trafford, visit the Trafford Services Directory.

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With You

With You provide free and confidential services, without judgement, to adults and young people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol.

Visit the drop in service:

If you live in Wigan:

Drop-in (no appointment needed) at Coops Business Centre, Dorning Street, Wigan, WN1 1HR on: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9.30am – 3pm, Fridays: 9.30am – 12:30pm.

If you live in Leigh:

Drop-in (no appointment needed) at Kennedy House, Brunswick Street, Leigh, WN7 2PJ on: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9.30am – 3pm, Fridays: 9.30am – 12:30pm.

You can also book an appointment online.

Call:

Wigan: 01942 487500
Leigh: 01942 404299

Find out more about the services on offer on the With You website.

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For more information about alcohol support, symptoms of physical dependence and withdrawal, you can visit the NHS website.

For more information about drug addiction and the kind of support on offer, you can visit the NHS website.

Additional support

In addition to the services listed below, there are also a range of free, confidential, and local support services that can help you with your own drug or alcohol use. They can also help if you are concerned about somebody else’s drug or alcohol use.

The “Try Dry” app

The “Try Dry” app, developed by Alcohol Change UK, is a free tool designed to help individuals manage their alcohol consumption, whether they are participating in Dry January or aiming for longer-term changes. It functions as a year-round support system, offering features to track progress, monitor well-being, and set personalized goals.

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