How can we help?

If you are concerned about someone else’s issues with mental health, alcohol or drugs, it may help you to know that we try to make talking to us as simple as possible. They can make an appointment to meet a member of our team who will explain in what way we can help them and discuss with them how best to go about it.

Get information about drugs, alcohol or mental health

It’s important to be properly informed and know your facts. You can read about drugs, alcohol or mental health on this website.

What services do we offer?

Independence Trust supports individuals, families and communities with concerns about mental health, alcohol or drugs. We provide advice, support and information in a safe and confidential environment.

Support can include referral to specialist services and also help with general health, housing or work. You may like to read more about the full range of our work drugs, alcohol or mental health.

Read about people who have used our services

Since the Alcohol Counselling and Information Service (ACIS) was started in 1963 thousands of people in Gloucestershire have benefited from our services. They come from all walks of life and very different circumstances, but many of them share the same challenges as you do. You may want to read what some of them say in the stories link throughout the site.