Free
Living Sober is a friendly online community where anyone can reflect on their alcohol use. This is a free and anonymous website.
Living Sober is an online community managed by the New Zealand Drug Foundation and supported by Te Whatu Ora. It started in 2014. The NZ Drug Foundation is a registered charity (No. CC27025).
Caring online community
Many New Zealanders visit Living Sober every day to talk honestly about their drinking. Our ethos is one of tolerance and kindness. No judgement, just understanding and support.
Tools to take control
Share tips and techniques and learn from others to help you keep on track on your journey with alcohol using the Sober Toolbox, Days Sober and Money Saved calculators.
Wealth of content
Find advice and insight on how to reframe your thinking and insight from experts.
Free printed resources
Get a Living Sober wallet card to give to someone you are worried about. Living Sober posters and wallet cards are also ideal for any medical or community service. Order these resources free of charge from the Drug Foundation's resources page.
Free
Living Sober is free. Donations from members who are able to are appreciated.
Available 24 hours.
English
Living Sober is a free and anonymous, friendly online social network aiming to support people to reflect on their alcohol use. It is a safe and supportive community, free from judgement. Features include members feed, member profiles, blog posts by Lotta Dann (Mrs D), Ask An Expert guest posts, and a sober toolbox full of tips for staying sober.
Helplines / e-mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
Alcohol or drug helpline, Peer support (alcohol or drug)
All of New Zealand
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP
Living Sober does not require a referral. Check out and join our community at livingsober.org.nz.
Living Sober is a free and anonymous, friendly online social network aiming to support people to reflect on their alcohol use. It is a safe and supportive community, free from judgement. Features include members feed, member profiles, blog posts by Lotta Dann (Mrs D), Ask An Expert guest posts, and a sober toolbox full of tips for staying sober.
Online / virtual / app
https://healthpoint.co.nz./mental-health-addictions/addiction/living-sober-2/