Managing the Risks of Drugs and Alcohol
Need help?
If you are concerned that you are dependent, or are becoming dependent, on drugs or alcohol, there are people and organisations that can help you. The sooner you seek help, the easier it will be to recover. It can be difficult to make the decision to seek help, but it’s an important step in the recovery process. With the right help and support, it’s possible to get drug and alcohol free and stay that way.
If you are facing a situation in your personal or work life that is causing you to consider misusing drugs or alcohol, you should speak in confidence to your manager, supervisor, an HR representative, or the Employee Assistant Programme (EAP). Contact details for the EAP can be found below.
Help from your employer
Specialist support for colleagues suffering from drug, alcohol or gambling dependency/addiction. This is a confidential service funded by South Western Railway. Colleagues will be given one to one sessions and a personalised plan to help them achieve their recovery goals.
To access support from this dedicated service, contact the Occupational Health department.
Manager, Supervisor or HR Representative
You can speak to your line manager or supervisor. If you feel unable to speak with your manager or supervisor directly, contact your HR representative. They can advise on help available from the Company. You may be referred to the Occupational Health department.
Mental Health First Aid
Follow this link to find contact details for SWR Mental Health First Aiders – MHFA Link
Employee Assistance Programme
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is available to all SWR colleagues. It provides free, confidential advice on matters relating to drug or alcohol dependency as well as other issues. You don’t have to give your name if you don’t want to.
Employee Assistance Programme Contact Information
- Helpline: 0800 028 0199
Website:
- www.healthassuredeap.co.uk
- Username: South
- Password: Western
External help
Check your drinking
Adfam National
An organisation that works with and on behalf of families affected by drug and alcohol problems. Helpful for the family of the alcohol or drug user.
Al-Anon
Alcoholics Anonymous
The largest self-help group for people who acknowledge they cannot handle alcohol and want a new way of life without it. Services are free.
Helpline: 0800 917 7650