Ketamine-specific, in-person peer support is a newer thing, with established groups so far in Portsmouth, the North West of England, and Scotland. Wherever you are, you can also reach trained local drug and alcohol services through FRANK's finder — see the box further down.
Portsmouth & Hampshire
Ketamine Anonymous — Silkworth Project
Southsea, Portsmouth
A Ketamine Anonymous (12-step) meeting held at the Silkworth Project, a Portsmouth addiction recovery hub. Free peer support from people who understand — open to anyone struggling with ketamine.
Inclusion — Hampshire drug & alcohol service
Portsmouth & across Hampshire
The local NHS-commissioned service (run by Inclusion), which has seen rising ketamine cases and offers one-to-one psychosocial support and health interventions. Under-24s get age-appropriate support via their partner Catch22, and families are supported by Parent Support Link (PSL).
No Limits (DASH service)
Portsmouth, Southampton, Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Drug and alcohol support for young people, including information and harm-reduction help around ketamine.
North West
Ketamine Care Hub
Stockport, Greater Manchester
The UK's first peer-led support group specifically for ketamine users — run by people in recovery from ketamine themselves. A confidential, shame-free space to talk, whatever stage you're at. Set up by Acorn Recovery Projects.
Ketamine Education Services
Burnley, Lancashire
A free, safe and confidential group run by recovering ketamine users — open, honest and welcoming at any point in your journey. Founded by Finley Worthington, who also runs the Stockport hub.
Acorn Recovery — community groups
Across Lancashire & Greater Manchester
Free, non-judgemental ketamine support delivered through community hubs (Burnley, Accrington, Preston, Lancaster and more) as part of the Inspire Lancashire partnership. Self-refer or be referred.
West Lancs Ketamine Awareness & Support
Skelmersdale / West Lancashire
A community group focused on prevention, education and support for parents and young people, founded by Natalie after losing her daughter Beth to ketamine. Offers support to families and those affected.
St Helens Ketamine Family Support Group
St Helens, Merseyside
One of the first dedicated ketamine family support groups — a safe, stigma-free space for families affected by a loved one's ketamine use. Run via St Helens family support services (Making Space / The Best Me CIC).
Scotland
Safe Space Ketamine Recovery (SSKR)
Elgin / Aberdeenshire
A peer-to-peer support group for young people and young adults struggling with ketamine addiction, founded by Ellie Wight, who is in recovery herself. A safe, non-judgemental space — launching in Elgin as a monthly group. Linked with AIR (Aberdeen in Recovery).
Not in these areas?
Wherever you live in the UK, you can find trained local drug and alcohol services — many of which run group support and can help with ketamine — through FRANK's postcode finder.
Find support near you →Online (wherever you are)
Ketamine Anonymous UK
Nationwide · online & in-person
A 12-step fellowship specifically for ketamine addiction, with free meetings online and across the UK. Peer support from people who understand.
Ketamine Anonymous International — online meetings list
Nationwide · online
A regularly updated list of online ketamine recovery meetings you can join from anywhere.
Support groups directory
Nationwide · online & in-person
A wider directory of online and in-person ketamine support groups, compiled by Abbie Christie.
Last reviewed: June 2026.