Make Changes

Tackling an alcohol or drug problem can be tough, but there are people making changes in their lives every day.

Whether thinking about cutting down or quitting for the first time, or you're ready to try again, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Here are some of the ways we can support you to make those change.

Detox

We believe that everyone has the power to detox successfully. Find out about how we can support you to detox from alcohol and opiate drugs.Read more

Online Recovery

Looking to change your alcohol or drug use? Find out about the free online recovery programme and that allows you to track your progress and manage your recovery wherever you are.Read more

Prescribing

Find out how we can help you get a medical prescription from your GP, to allow you to make changes to your life and get drug free.Read more

Family Support

If you are a parent or carer, find out how we can provide support for your family and children.Read more

Latest

Targeted Youth Support Drug & Alcohol Worker

As part of Bristol’s new Targeted Youth Support Service, we will be working with over 450 young people involved with or affected by problematic alcohol and drug use.

Volunteers' Week

A big thank you to our fantastic volunteers who make our work possible.

Love Saves The Day

We catch up with our Festival Team to find out how they spent their weekend spreading harm reduction messages at Love Saves The Day.

Privacy and Cookies Policy

Access support and services

If have any questions or concerns about your use of alcohol or drug, or a family member or friend's use, find out how you can get in touch and access free and confidential support.

What we do

We are a Bristol-based charity here to help you with alcohol and drug problems. With over 30 years’ experience providing a free and confidential service, we have the expert knowledge to support you,

Make a referral

If you are working with an adult client with problematic alcohol or drug use, find out how you can refer them into the free and confidential services provided by Bristol ROADS.

Health & Harm Reduction Centre

If you are using alcohol or drugs, we can answer your questions and help you reduce the risks. Open Monday to Friday and Saturday.

Project Volunteers

Gain front-line experience working alongside our Engagement and Early Intervention Team in our Health and Harm Reduction Centre and Needle Exchange, providing free and confidential advice, information and support to adults using alcohol or drug problematically.

Our History

Find out about our history.

Support for young people

Find out how to access free and confidential support for children and young people who use alcohol or drugs, or who are affected by a family member's use.

Bereavement support

The death of a loved one through drug or alcohol misuse can have a devastating impact on the lives of families and friends. We're here to offer support during this time.

Needle Exchange

Find out how to access free and confidential support around injecting and get free sterile injecting equipment at our confidential Needle Exchanges located throughout Bristol.

LGBT+

Find out about our Prism service, working to engage people across Bristol, no matter their sexuality or gender-identity.

Make a referral

If you are working with an adult client with problematic alcohol or drug use, find out how you can refer them into the free and confidential services provided by Bristol ROADS. Read more

Access support and services

If have any questions or concerns about your use of alcohol or drug, or a family member or friend's use, find out how you can get in touch and access free and confidential support. Read more

Bristol Drugs Project

free alcohol & drug support

Make Changes

Detox

Online Recovery

Prescribing

Family Support