Worried about your drinking?
Find out if you're drinking too much with our self assessment tool.
CHECK YOUR DRINKINGOur top tips for cutting down
Cutting back on alcohol can improve your health, mood and physical well-being. Here are some tips to get started.
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Exercise
ButtonUse exercise and relaxation to tackle stress instead of alcohol.
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Relax
ButtonLearn breathing techniques to help relax when you feel anxious.
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Share
ButtonTalk to someone about your worries. Don’t try and mask them with alcohol.
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Try something new
ButtonAlternate alcoholic drinks with water or juice.
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Contact us
If you are concerned about your drinking, or worried about a friend or family member please fill in the contact form and we will get back to you the next week day.
Contact Us
Worried about your drinking?There is local help available
Visit our service in person or contact us by phone. You will be able to talk to one of our duty team who will help you decide which service best meets your needs. If you'd prefer, any professional such as your GP, a social worker or housing support worker can make a referral on your behalf.
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Specialist Assessment
ButtonDiscuss your drinking with a trained professional at the New Beginnings service.
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Healthy Lifestyle Coaching
ButtonVia our service you will be able to access Healthy Lifestyle advice. This will supply you with the motivation and support required to live a healthier life.
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Detoxification and Rehabilitation
ButtonBrent residents can access a specialised community-based alcohol detoxification if required.
Assessment for rehabilitation funding is also available.
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Counselling
ButtonTalking therapies are an important part of our specialist treatment programme.
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How much is too much?Take the test to find out and get advice and information about local services
Testimonials
"Here you can learn something and put it into practice straight away once you leave the building."
Brent Service-User
"My keyworker has helped me overcome a lot of my issues. Not only involving alcohol but involving family and other personal issues. She speaks wise words which spread to my friends and family. Keyworker helps me to live my best life and the best version of me.”
Brent Service-User
“SO positive, lots of reassurance and kindness from the group facilitators. It is clear that service users value the support provided here.”
Brent Service-User
The service is free and open to all Brent residents aged 18 or over, as well as their families and carers.
