Online Recovery

Breaking Free Online

Looking to change your alcohol or drug use? Breaking Free Online is a confidential online treatment programme that allows you to track your progress and manage your recovery wherever you are.

Get in touch with us to get free access to Breaking Free with an individual access code.

Start your online recovery

Get trained

Attend our weekly drop-in workshop to find out how to make the most of Breaking Free Online. Open to complete beginners.

Attend workshop

Download the App

You can also use Breaking Free on-the-go with the new 'Breaking Free Companion' App, helping you to change your behaviour and manage high-risk situations. Download the iPhone or Android App now.

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Working Together to Support Veterans

We're working in partnership with The Royal British Legion to help meet the needs of veterans living in Bristol with problematic alcohol or drug use.
Punk Rock Raises Pounds

The Fall tribute band are donating 50% of their profits to BDP in memory of Mark E. Smith.
Welcome New Volunteers & Trainees

We welcome 18 new volunteers and four new trainees, who are beginning their five week training into key areas of our services...

Family Support

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

Ever wanted to join a singing group, have a go at drama or try your hand at some arts and crafts? Find out what groups and courses we have available to give you the skills to boost your recovery.
Recovery Communities

Find a Mutual Aid Group near you to meet and support people managing similar problems. From SMART Recovery Groups to 12 Step Fellowships there are many support communities available in Bristol.
Social Groups

Meet people in a similar situation to help strengthen your recovery journey. Find out what social groups we run or ones that you can access in the community.
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.
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.

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.
Diverse Communities Link Worker

An exciting opportunity to make Bristol’s ROADS accessible for people who are often the furthest from the support they need - including LGBTQ+, BAME communities, Faith Groups, Gypsies and Travellers.
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.
Engagement and Community Detox Link Trainees

Gain fantastic experience engaging people in treatment and supporting people to detox and engage with their communities, while completing a recognised qualification. Specifically for people with a history of problematic drug and/or alcohol use who face barriers to employment.
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.

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

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Online Recovery

Breaking Free Online

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