Make Changes

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

Whether you are thinking about cutting down or quitting, or you are looking to build your recovery, 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, boost your confidence and build upon your skills.

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

Recruiting | Shared Care Worker

Based in GP surgeries in the heart of communities, you will support people to move through treatment, manage prescriptions and provide advice to GPs. If you are assertive and diplomatic, with excellent organisational skills and are able to work well within pressurised primary care settings, this is for you.

Youth Group

Our free and confidential youth groups are for children and young people who are living with a family member who uses alcohol or drugs.

Memorial Remembers Those Lost to Alcohol & Drugs

On Saturday, we held our annual memorial event, for friends and families to mark the lives of those lost to alcohol and other drugs and alcohol.

Frequently Asked Questions | Homelessness Exhibition

Rising Voices Recovery Choir perform at the launch of a new exhibition uncovering the challenge faced by the homeless.

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.

Alcohol

Alcohol can affect our relationships, routine and ambitions. Find out the impact of your drinking and ways you can reduce the harm alcohol can cause you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LGBT+

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

Bristol Drugs Project

free alcohol & drug support

Make Changes

Detox

Online Recovery

Prescribing

Family Support