Australia
AA Australia
Find meetings in your area, numbers to call and information about AA.
Narcotics Anonymous Australia
Support for substance addicts in Australia.
Positive Choices
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with substance abuse issues.
Gamblers Anonymous
Support for people struggling with a gambling problem in Australia.
CoDA Australasia
Meetings and support for codependent people in Australasia.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Support for the friends and families of alcoholics.
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention in Australia. Follow the link or call 13 11 14.
Black Dog Institute
Mental support and awareness for Australia.
National Indigenous Suicide Postvention Service
Post-suicide support for indigenous people in Australia
Beyond Blue
Research and support for people with depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders.
SMART Recovery
Free assistance to individuals seeking abstinence from addiction. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training and uses secular, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational methods.
Gunnebah Addiction Retreat
Gunnebah is a small private rehab for people with substance abuse issues. It was here that our publisher Nick began to discover his recovery. A family run centre, set amongst the lush countryside of the Tweed Valley, Gunnebah provides therapy, medical support, relaxation and a chance to recover from the addiction that is haunting you.
United Kingdom
Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain
Local meetings and resources for British alcoholics.
Al-Anon UK & Eire
Support for people affected by someone else’s alcoholism in the UK and Ireland.
UKNA
UK-based meetings and resources for drug users in the United Kingdom.
CoDAUK
Meetings and support for co-dependent people in the UK.
The Samaritans
Suicide prevention and emotional support for people in the UK. Call 116 123 (UK only).
Men’s Radio Station
UK based but globally-streamed radio show with men’s chat, including the not so serious and the very serious indeed. An invaluable resource for men wanting to talk about the issues they sometimes find hard to talk about. Deep Sober founder Nick Jordan is a familiar guest on the show.
Women’s Radio Station
As with Men’s Radio Station, WRS, covers the subjects that matter most to women and their families. Essential listening.
Soberistas
Bringing an unusual and innovative approach to sobriety, Soberistas has become one of the UK’s leading resources for people wanting to live free from the chains of alcohol.
The Priory
Not just for rich people wanting to get sober, the world-famous Priory brings resources and salvation to many who need it.
United States
Darlene Lancer
An excellent website from relationship therapist Darlene Lancer, with great resources for those suffering from codependency and other relationship dependencies. Good for non-US residents also.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Help for alcoholics in the US, with general resources for everyone.
Narcotics Anonymous World Services
US-based headquarters of NA with global resources.
Mental Health Resources
Dr Julie Smith
Influential online psychologist, known for her strong social media presence, where she deals with matters such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem and other mental health issues. Essential watching.
Schizophrenic Hippie
Kody Green is a mental health awareness advocate whose well-known presence on TikTok and Instagram provides essential information and support for this much misunderstood condition, with humour and insight.
Mindfulness Resources
The ancient practices of meditation and mindfulness have been proven to have hugely positive benefits for your mental health. There are literally millions of similar resources on the web, but this is a good place to start.
ME Research UK
Resources and information for people suffering from the effects of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
The Dove Self-Esteem Project
Dove helps younger people suffering from self-esteem issues relating to their physical appearance. Great resources for parents, young people and teachers.
World Suicide Prevention Day
It’s not just one day, but year round information, support and resources relating to suicide (not a crisis service).
Emotional Distress
Comprehensive list of support services from the BBC, for people in emotional crisis, including suicide. Crisis lines are UK only, but the accompanying websites are good for all those in need of information and support.
SANE Australia – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Information for people living with the anxiety disorder, OCD.
SANE Australia – Schizophrenia
Information and support for this complex and misunderstood disorder.
Bipolar Disorder
Resources and information for this surprisingly common but difficult mental health disorder.
Mental Health & Exercise
Guidelines and information from the UK’s NHS on the link between a healthy mind and a healthy body.
Financial Counselling
The link between mental health and financial well-being is often underestimated, but financial hardship can cause severe depression, anxiety and even suicide. Beyond Blue has many resources to help, and as does the Salvation Army and (in Australia) direct help. For UK-based people, Step Change perform the same services, and in the US, go here for ideas and options.
Domestic Violence
Support for people at risk from domestic violence in Australia and the UK.
Terrence Higgins Trust
World famous, UK-based charity for people living with HIV. Lots of resources and information for anyone with questions and a direct helpline, which is UK only.