DrinkCoach
Free Online Alcohol Coaching for Norfolk Residents
Norfolk County Council has commissioned DrinkCoach to offer free, confidential online alcohol coaching for residents who wish to reduce their drinking.
What’s available:
- Up to six 40 minute one to one coaching sessions
- Delivered online by qualified alcohol treatment specialists
- Uses extended Brief Interventions and Motivational Interviewing techniques recommended by NICE
- Sessions available weekday, evenings, and weekends
- Coaching is tailored to individual goals- whether reducing intake or quitting altogether
How it works: Participants begin by taking the DrinkCoach Alcohol Test https://drinkcoach.org.uk/ to assess their drinking risk level. If eligible, they can self-refer and book sessions directly online. Coaching is delivered via secure video calls, with no travel or waiting lists.
Benefits include:
- Improved sleep and energy
- Reduced anxiety and better relationships
- Weight loss and overall wellbeing
- On average users report 36% fewer drinking days, and 71% fewer units consumed per month
Eligibility:
The service is aimed at individuals identified as increasing or higher-risk drinkers. Norfolk residents can start their journey by visiting:
DrinkCoach Website https://drinkcoach.org.uk/
Ready to Change Norfolk (navigate through “Help to drink less”) https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/42128
Additional Support:
Free support is also available from CGL for individuals struggling with alcohol dependence or drug use.
Contact: phcontracts@norfolk.gov.ukhttps://mcusercontent.com/61a076090ab1deb4446cc5b49/files/c9335980-36c7-9de1-1251-e0c2566076a0/Drink_Coach_Advert_Sept_2025.pdf