Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your health
If you are feeling that you would like to drink less but don’t know where to start, then that’s where DrinkCoach comes in. We’re an established online alcohol service offering free Online Coaching via Zoom or Teams with weekend and evening appointments available. All you need is an internet connection.
Book FREE 1-2-1 Online Coaching sessions with an alcohol specialist
Talk to an alcohol professional who will provide you with tailored advice and tips. Whether you’re just curious about making a change, or have tried and feel you could benefit from additional support, our specialists can help.
Why choose DrinkCoach?
Choose your own coach
Get tailored advice based on your needs
Weekend and evening appointments for a time that suits you
All sessions are completely confidential
Book up to 6 sessions
What can I expect from my sessions?
Our coach will carry out with you an assessment to determine your current alcohol consumption and help you identify your reduction goals. You will then work with the coach to monitor and review progress at the same time as developing strategies for dealing with triggers and situations which may take you off track.
Our Coaches are like Personal trainers but instead of supporting you with your fitness goals they will help you set goals for reducing and/or controlling alcohol consumption. Many people find that having the accountability of a coach supporting them along the way helps them to achieve lasting impact.
All sessions are paid in full by Barnet Council, for Barnet residents. You will not have to pay for any of your DrinkCoach sessions.
Want to know how risky your drinking may be? Take the 2-min Alcohol Test to find out
In 12 easy steps you can find out if you are a low, increasing, high risk or dependent drinker. The Alcohol Test is ideal for anyone who is worried about their drinking, or curious to see if they could make better choices for their health. No strings attached.
Why take The Test?
Knowing what your risk level is will give you a good starting point to consider whether you feel you need to make a change. It will provide an indication of how far away you are from safe drinking levels so you have the information needed in order to decide what to do next.
About the Test
You will be asked 10 questions related to your drinking. Your overall score and risk level is based on all your answers.
The test is a digital version of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) developed by the World Health Organisation. It is the best alcohol screening tool available. You cannot be identified by the answers you provide and we do not collect or store personally identifiable information.
“Really friendly, helpful coach who created a connection, put me at ease, listened to me, and didn’t make me feel judged or worried or embarrassed. Came out of the session feeling really positive and so glad I’d taken the plunge. ”
Alternative alcohol support in Barnet
DrinkCoach is commissioned in Barnet to provide early interventions to people who are concerned about their drinking. People scoring 20+ and in the Higher Risk category may be physically dependent and require clinical support and are therefore strongly encouraged to seek assistance from the local alcohol treatment service.
Change Grow Live Barnet
is the local service for adults and young people who are experiencing issues with drugs or alcohol.
The service is free and open to all Barnet residents as well as their families and carers. Any professional, such as a housing support worker, social worker or a nurse, can make a referral or you can get in touch yourself.
The best way to make a referral is to use Change Grow Live's online referral form. You can call Change Grow Live Barnet on 0300 303 2866 to complete the form over the phone.
Address
Ground Floor, Dennis Scott Unit, Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 0AD
For general enquiries, email: Barnet.info@cgl.org.uk