Safeguarding & Support Services – UK, Ireland & Worldwide
United Kingdom
Emergency 999 or 112
NHS Alcohol Support
Drinkline (NHS National Alcohol Helpline)
NHS Alcohol Support
Free advice, tools, and local service referrals to help reduce or stop drinking. Speak to your GP or access online resources for support.
24/7 Helpline: 0800 9177 650
Nationwide peer-support meetings and a 12-step recovery program for anyone seeking help with alcohol.
24/7 Helpline: 116 123
Confidential emotional support for anyone struggling or in crisis. (Not alcohol-specific but widely used for emotional help.)
Drinkline (NHS National Alcohol Helpline)
Helpline: 0300 123 1110 (Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm)
Free, confidential advice for anyone worried about their drinking or someone else’s.
Support and resources for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking or substance use.
Peer-led support groups (online and in-person) focusing on self-management tools for addiction recovery.
Ireland
Emergency 112
HSE Alcohol Programme
HSE Alcohol Programme
Free resources, self-assessment tools, and referrals to treatment and community services across Ireland.
Helpline: 01 842 0700
Nationwide meetings and support for those seeking recovery from alcohol dependence.
24/7 Helpline: 116 123
Free, confidential emotional support for anyone experiencing distress or crisis.
Information on alcohol and drugs, including a national directory of treatment and support services in Ireland.
National charity providing advocacy, research, and signposting to help and treatment services.
Worldwide Support
If you are outside the UK or Ireland:
Europe Emergency 112
USA & Canada Emergency 911Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
Australia Emergency 000
Europe Emergency 112
USA & Canada Emergency 911Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
Australia Emergency 000
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Find local helplines: www.findahelpline.com
- Contact your local health authority or doctor for referrals to alcohol support services.
- Search for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in your country: https://www.aa.org/ (official global site with country directories).
- Call Befrienders Worldwide for emotional support (similar to Samaritans): https://www.befrienders.org/
- Check your local government health websites – most countries have free or low-cost addiction helplines.
Safeguarding
How TABB Handles Safety Concerns
Our hosts escalate concerns to our Safeguarding Lead as outlined in the TABB safeguarding policy.
We aim to respond with care, respect and proportionality.
Protecting Your Privacy
We respect your privacy and handle information carefully.
If a safety concern arises:
Our hosts escalate concerns to our Safeguarding Lead as outlined in the TABB safeguarding policy.
- Concerns are reviewed promptly
- Appropriate action is taken
- Information is handled sensitively and confidentially
- Emergency services may be contacted in serious cases
We aim to respond with care, respect and proportionality.
Protecting Your Privacy
We respect your privacy and handle information carefully.
However, in rare cases where there is a serious risk to safety, TABB may share limited personal information with emergency services or safeguarding authorities to protect life.
Supporting Our Volunteer Hosts
Our volunteer hosts are facilitators, not clinicians.
We support them through:
- Clear role boundaries
- Safeguarding guidance
- Escalation pathways
- Ongoing education
This ensures hosts are not expected to manage crisis situations alone.
Our meetings are guided by clear Rules of Engagement to ensure a safe space for all.
Our meetings are guided by clear Rules of Engagement to ensure a safe space for all.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any concerns about safety or safeguarding at TABB, please contact Sandra or Sarah at info@tabbforwomen.com
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