Updated 08.05.2026
For Commissioners
Solomon for Commissioners
Solomon - a trusted first point of contact for people worried about alcohol or drug use
Solomon is an AI companion designed for people who are worried about their relationship with alcohol or drugs but are not yet ready to engage with formal treatment. It offers a private, non-judgmental space to talk, reflect, and take a first step - when the moment is right.
Solomon is not a diagnostic tool and not a replacement for clinical care. It is designed to sit alongside existing support pathways, helping people move from uncertainty toward engagement, signposting, or referral where appropriate.
Why Solomon exists
Most people who experience harmful or hazardous substance use never access formal treatment. The gap between recognising a problem and asking for help is often where people are most isolated, least supported, and most likely to disengage.
Solomon is built for that moment. It offers conversational support without referral barriers, waiting lists, or the pressure to label oneself before being able to talk. It is available 24/7, requires no download, and asks nothing of the person except a willingness to start a conversation.
What Solomon does
Solomon uses evidence-informed conversational approaches drawn from Motivational Interviewing, FRAMES, and harm reduction principles. It is designed to help people:
Explore their relationship with substances in a safe, private space
Build readiness for change at their own pace
Reflect on their goals and consider next steps
Access signposting or onward support when appropriate
Stay engaged through a warm, consistent conversational experience
What Solomon does not do
Solomon does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional treatment. It is not a crisis service and does not present itself as a clinician.
Where a user indicates higher risk, Solomon is designed to respond safely, reduce escalation risk, and direct the person toward appropriate human support or emergency services.
Safety and governance
Clinical safety is central to how Solomon has been designed. The conversation system includes safeguarding logic, escalation pathways, and clear boundaries around what the product can and cannot do.
The project is supported by clinical advisors with experience across addiction, harm reduction, and the justice sector. Real conversation behaviour is reviewed on an ongoing basis to refine safeguarding performance and improve reliability over time.
Data and privacy
Solomon is built to handle sensitive conversations responsibly. Persistent memory, where used, is governed by clear rules covering what is stored, why, how long it is retained, and how users can manage or delete it.
Privacy-by-design principles are applied throughout the product, and we are committed to transparency about data handling at every stage.
How Solomon fits your pathway
Solomon is intended to complement NHS, probation, and community recovery services - not to operate in isolation. It can function as an early engagement layer, helping people move from private reflection toward supported next steps.
For services, this may mean reduced friction at the front door, increased readiness for help-seeking, and more timely connections to formal care.
Current status and evidence
Solomon is live on a web platform and is currently being used by a beta cohort of early users. The current phase of work focuses on strengthening the clinical framework, expanding the evidence base, and developing integration pathways with formal services.
We are building toward a validated, service-compatible digital companion that commissioners and partner organisations can consider with confidence.
Who we're talking to
We are currently in early engagement with a small number of partner organisations. The commissioners and services we are most relevant to include:
NHS alcohol and drug treatment pathways
Local authority substance misuse commissioners
UK Probation and criminal justice services
Community recovery and third-sector providers
Request a conversation
If you are exploring digital tools for early engagement, harm reduction, triage, or recovery support, Solomon may be a fit for your pathway.
We can provide an assurance pack covering clinical safety, data protection, implementation, and evaluation. To request further information or to discuss a pilot, partnership, or procurement pathway, please get in touch.
