Support for Alcohol Recovery and Mental Health
The pint holds meaning. It connects, celebrates, and remembers. But for many, it also carries a weight—one that becomes too much to carry alone.
Whether you’re reevaluating your relationship with alcohol, seeking help for someone you love, or simply curious about what support looks like, this list is offered as a starting place. It’s not comprehensive. But it’s sincere.
These resources are not affiliated with this book or the Guinness brand. They are here because healing deserves a place alongside history. If the ritual of the pint has ever felt too heavy, these are the hands that reach back.
United States
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
National agency offering treatment locators, crisis helplines, and mental health support.
https://www.samhsa.gov
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A worldwide peer-support fellowship offering local meetings, sponsorship, and recovery resources.
https://www.aa.org
Shatterproof
Nonprofit dedicated to ending addiction stigma and improving access to science-based treatment.
https://www.shatterproof.org
Faces & Voices of Recovery
National recovery advocacy organization working to support long-term healing and systems change.
https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org
Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland
Independent advocacy group focused on reducing alcohol harm through research, policy, and public education.
https://alcoholactionireland.ie
Merchants Quay Ireland
Offers compassionate, nonjudgmental support for addiction, homelessness, and mental health—including detox and recovery services.
https://www.mqi.ie
Coolmine Therapeutic Community
Provides residential and community-based rehabilitation programs for individuals and families affected by addiction.
https://www.coolmine.ie
Corporate Awareness Platforms
These programs are supported by Guinness’s parent company, Diageo. They focus on moderation, education, and responsible drinking—not treatment.
DrinkIQ (Diageo)
Alcohol education tools, drink trackers, and resources for informed choices about alcohol.
https://www.drinkiq.com
Drinkaware Ireland
Independent charity focused on reducing alcohol misuse, supported in part by Diageo.
https://www.drinkaware.ie
Note: These platforms do not offer counseling or crisis intervention. If you need help now, please reach out to a recovery organization or medical professional.
More Online
For updates to this list and additional resources, visit:
www.pintsandpower.com/alcohol-support (this page)
This page will grow as we hear from readers, organizations, and advocates around the world. If you know a place doing good work in this space, we’d love to hear from you.