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Alcohol awareness • Support • Recovery

Your One Stop for Alcohol Support.

A comprehensive platform connecting people in Seychelles to trusted resources, confidential support, partner services, authentic testimonies, and practical tools — helping individuals and families affected by alcohol use disorder find guidance, care, and hope for recovery, while also raising awareness to better understand drinking habits and promote healthier lives.

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Speak With Someone

Do you have questions about Alcohol Use Disorder? Would you like to speak to someone confidentially?

Psychosocial Hotline:
Mahe – 2631187
Inner Islands – 2526420

Treatment Hotline:
Mahe – 2620057
Praslin – 2825062
La Digue – 2829948

MAT Clinic: 4326667

All calls to our hotline are treated with the highest level of confidentiality. We take your privacy seriously and provide a safe space where you can speak openly.

  • Anonymous Access: You do not need to share your name or personal details.

  • Confidential Support: Information you provide will not be disclosed outside the hotline service.

  • Safe Space: Our trained staff listen without judgment and offer guidance in a secure environment.

  • Exceptions: Confidentiality may only be broken if there is imminent risk of harm to yourself, others, or in cases involving child protection.

By calling, you can be assured that your concerns are respected and handled with care.

Stories of Strength

Real voices. Real recovery. Real hope.

To safeguard the privacy of those who shared their journeys, voice actors have been used to narrate these testimonies. The stories themselves are true, reflecting real experiences of recovery and hope. 

“Mon vwar mon lasante i bokou pli byen”

Freedom from deception - Alcohol isn't what it promises.

“Par mon menm mon pa ti pou zanmen kapab ganny viktwar lo lalkol.”

A story focused about recognizing warning signs and reaching out.

Alcohol Awareness Campaign 2026 - Lalkol Anba Kontrol

Various restaurants across Mahé partner with APDAR to promote alcohol awareness and boost visibility during Alcohol Awareness Month – July 2026. This national initiative features APDAR’s one-stop hub, “Lalkol Anba Kontrol”, while giving hospitality partners the chance to build their reputation as socially responsible businesses and engage new customers.


Overview

These restaurants support inclusivity and alcohol awareness by offering non-alcoholic options such as mocktails. Throughout July 2026, customers who order a mocktail at their premises can register for a chance to win a prize at the end of the month.

Win Big This July!

  • Order a Mocktail: Every customer who orders a mocktail at any participating restaurant this July qualifies to enter into the Mocktail Moments Prize Draw.
  • Scan & Register:Look for tent cards on your table or ask your server. Scan the QR code to register your entry.
  • Monthly Winners:At the end of July, each restaurant will conduct a random draw to select lucky winners.
  • Voucher Prize: Winners receive exclusive voucher prizes from the restaurant.
  • Radio Game Bonus:Tune in to Paradise FM and join the radio game for another chance to win vouchers!

Interactive Partner Map

Explore participating partner restaurants across Mahé.


Participating Restaurants
Harbour Cafe At Sea Espace Bar & Cafe Boat House Restaurant Green House Restaurant Coco Blu Restaurant Hebrews Cafe and Restaurant KUYA Le Reduit Restaurant Lobster Bay Restaurant & Bar The Boardwalk Maison Marengo Restaurant & Bar Kafe Kreol Gou Notik Wooden House SeyBar Pineapple Cabana Spice Catering Dolce Vita Treasure Cove Jungle Beach Rock Pool Marie-Antoinette Restaurant
Ways We Help

APDAR alcohol-related support services

Clear service cards guide visitors to the most relevant form of support.

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Screening & Guidance

Initial support to understand risk and identify next steps.

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Counselling Referral

Referral pathways for confidential professional support.

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Family Support

Information and guidance for families affected by alcohol misuse.

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Awareness Outreach

Community education, workplace sessions and campaign activities.

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Partnerships & Contacts

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Department of Social Affairs

Address: Block C, Palm Street, Victoria, Mahé

Contact: 4281500

Contribution to Alcohol Response:

  • Provides family welfare and child protection when alcohol misuse affects households.
  • Runs community awareness programs to reduce alcohol-related harm.
  • Offers social casework and counselling, often linking clients to APDAR for specialised treatment.

Ministry of Health

Location: Seychelles Hospital, Victoria, Mahé

Contact: 4388000

Contribution to Alcohol Response:

  • Oversees Medical Services for alcohol‑related conditions (liver disease, psychiatric care, injuries).
  • Provides Public Health Campaigns on alcohol misuse and its risks.
  • Coordinates with APDAR to ensure clinical treatment and rehabilitation are integrated into national health strategies.

CARE

Location: CARE House, Victoria, Mahé

Contact: 4324242

Contribution to Alcohol Response:

  • Runs awareness campaigns in schools, workplaces, and communities.
  • Promotes healthy lifestyles and resilience among youth and families.
  • Provides community outreach and education, encouraging prevention and early intervention.
  • Partners with government ministries to host alcohol‑free events and distribute educational materials.
Check Your Drinking

Anonymous quick self-check

This quick test is for awareness only. Your responses are anonymous, not stored, and do not replace professional assessment. For immediate danger or crisis, contact emergency services or a trusted support line.

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1. Do you often drink more than you intended?
2. Have others expressed concern about your drinking?
3. Do you feel guilty or worried after drinking?
4. Do you find it hard to cut down when you try?
Event Calendar

Campaign Activities


MAR
01 - 31

Dry March

Promoting healthy living by encouraging abstinence from alcohol for a month.

JUL
01 - 31

Alcohol Awareness Month

Raising awareness of alcohol misuse through campaigns and outreach.

🌍 Did You Know?

Alcohol Facts That Matter

  • In Seychelles, medicines like Naltrexone and Acamprosate for alcohol dependence are only available through APDAR’s specialized program — not at private or general public clinics.
  • Alcohol is a carcinogen — linked to at least 7 cancers, including breast, liver, and colon.
  • Heavy drinking weakens your immune system; even one night of binge drinking suppresses immunity for 24 hours.
  • Women reach higher blood alcohol concentrations than men due to differences in enzymes, body composition, and hormones.
  • Teens who start drinking before 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence.
  • Alcohol affects brain development in young people, especially the prefrontal cortex, which supports decision-making, memory, and learning.
  • Alcohol contributes to 1 in 3 road traffic deaths worldwide.
  • Even one drink can slow reaction times and impair judgment behind the wheel.
  • Alcohol misuse is linked to depression and anxiety, often worsening symptoms.
  • People with alcohol dependence are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts.
Resource Library

Downloadable IEC materials

Access alcohol awareness resources, Seychelles statistics, Creole leaflets, health information, and treatment-related education materials.

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PDF • Statistics

Seychelles Alcohol Statistics from WHO

Country profile showing alcohol consumption levels, drinking patterns, policy measures, alcohol use disorders and health consequences.

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PDF • Creole • Health

Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Human Health

A Creole resource explaining how alcohol affects the body, mind and overall health, including risks linked to harmful drinking.

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PDF • Creole • Medication

Naltrexone - Creole Brochure

En resours an Kreol ki eksplike Naltrexone, son litilite dan rekiperasyon, bann prekosyon avan servi li, e bann lefe advers posib.

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PDF • Medication • Health

Acamprosate Information Leaflet

A simple guide explaining what Acamprosate is, how it supports alcohol-free recovery, precautions, dosage guidance and when to seek medical advice.

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