Are you concerned about the amount of alcohol you use, or is your drinking negatively affecting your studies or other areas of your life?
Would you like to stop or reduce to a level you are happier with? Whatever your concerns, whatever your goals - there is support available.
You can access advice and support from us in the Student Wellbeing Service as a first step. At any time, you can also consult your GP or seek specialist support from external services.
You should also let your personal tutor or course leader know if you are having difficulties and these are affecting your studies – they are there to help, and can offer useful advice and support.
Useful resources for alcohol
NHS >
General health guidance about how to reduce the amount you drink.
The Recovery Hub >
The Portsmouth Recovery Hub is a one-stop, confidential, adult drug and alcohol treatment service available to anyone who lives in Portsmouth who is concerned about their own, or a friend or family member’s drug and/or alcohol use. The Hub also has a specialist service for adults aged 18 - 25.
Al-Anon >
Family group support for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else's drinking, where members can share their own experience of living with alcoholism. A local Portsmouth group meets weekly.
More wellbeing help
Take a look at our other resources and sources of support for help with everything - from issues with alcohol, to healing from trauma.
Contact the Student Wellbeing Service
Access mental health support and guidance from our friendly team of wellbeing advisers, counsellors and advisers:
Or you can contact us via:
- +44 (0)23 9284 3466
- The Bateson Centre, The Mary Rose St, Portsmouth, PO1 2BL
- wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk
You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook.
Worried about a student? Whether you're a friend, member of University staff, family member or medical professional you can raise a concern so our service can help.