If you are concerned about your drinking but don’t feel ready to tell anyone yet, don’t worry, call Drink line to get discreet advice.

Tel: 0800 917 8282, 
Tuesday – Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.
Friday - Monday 24 hours 

If you are concerned about a child you are responsible for and the amount they are drinking, support for young people is available by calling

The Hub Blackpool based service on 476010.
Talk2Frank on 0800 776600 
Parent line on 0808 800 2222. (for general support)

Blackpool has a comprehensive action plan to reduce the harm caused by alcohol. This is to help individuals with alcohol problems, families with problem drinkers and communities with problems arising from alcohol. 

If you repeatedly find yourself worse for wear due to alcohol, consider alternating. ALTN8 promotes a simple message. Alternate drinks, days and lifestyle. ALTN 8 begins to challenge people’s routines of regular excessive drinking.

You can also get help from:

Alcohol and Drugs Services
49-55 Cookson Street
Blackpool
FY1 3DR

Tel 01253 752100
Fax: 01253 296522

They are open at present for 5 days per week from 9am to 4.45pm. Appointments are also available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday up to 8.30pm, closing at 9pm. Advice, information and treatment services are offered to persons who misuse alcohol, their family members, friends, partners or anyone affected by substance misuse.

BSafe Blackpool is the Blackpool Community Safety and Drugs Partnership and is committed to reducing crime, disorder and substance misuse in the town, reassuring the public through a series of innovative projects and sophisticated intelligence.

The success of BSafe Blackpool relies on effective partnership working. The five responsible authorities are: