World-Wide Alcohol Support Organisations

Below is a list of international and region-specific alcohol support resources for individuals who may not have access to national health services or formal detox programs. These options include helplines, online support networks, and global public health guidance. All are accessible internationally or offer region-specific support.

Global and Multinational Resources

• World Health Organization (WHO) – Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours: https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/alcohol-drugs-and-addictive-behaviours
• International SMART Recovery (online meetings worldwide): https://www.smartrecovery.org/
• Alcoholics Anonymous Global (find AA by country): https://www.aa.org/
• International Blue Cross – addiction prevention and support in 40+ countries: https://www.ifbc.org/
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) – Drug prevention and treatment: https://www.unodc.org/

Region-Specific Resources

United Kingdom

• Drinkline (Free Helpline): 0300 123 1110
• Alcohol Change UK – info, tools and treatment directory: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/

United States

• SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
• NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator: https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/

Canada

• Wellness Together Canada (mental health and substance use support): https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/
• Canada Drug Rehab Directory: https://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/

Australia

• Alcohol and Drug Foundation: https://adf.org.au/
• National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015

India

• iCall (mental health and substance support): +91 9152987821, https://icallhelpline.org/
• NIMHANS Centre for Addiction Medicine: https://nimhans.ac.in/

South Africa

• SANCA National – Substance Abuse Resources: https://sancanational.info/