Local Support

Breaking Free

Breaking Free Group’s mission is to increase people’s access to effective behaviour change interventions and empower them to overcome their addictive behaviours, wherever possible through self-management.

  • Phone: 0161 834 4647
  • Email: info@breakingfreegroup.com

SMART Wokingham Recovery Service

SMART offers a range of community services, including drug and alcohol treatment, homeless and rough sleeper projects, well-being initiatives and support for individuals suffering domestic abuse.

Visit the SMART website

SOURCE – Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service

SOURCE is Reading’s Young Person’s drug and alcohol service, we work with young people under 18 years old or up to 25 if they are vulnerable adults or have LDD. We also offer family work support for our clients.

Visit the SOURCE website

Swanswell

Swanswell is part of the Cranstoun group.

We’re a national alcohol and drug charity that helps people change and be happy. We believe in a society free from problem alcohol and drug use.

  • Phone: 0300 033 725
  • Email: wberksadmin@swanswell.org

IRiS Reading

IRiS Reading is an adult alcohol and drug treatment service available to anyone over the age of 18 who lives in Reading. We also have services available for family members of drug and alcohol users who need support.

  • Phone: 0118 955 7333

National Support

Drinkaware

Digital tools to help you assess, track and set goals to reduce your drinking.

Visit the Drinkaware website

We Are With You

We Are With You provides free, confidential support to people who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether.

Visit the We Are With You website

Drug FAM

A lifeline of safe, caring and professional support to families, friends and partners who are struggling to cope with the nightmare of a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol and to those who have been bereaved by addiction or related causes.

Visit the Drug FAM website

Be Gamble Aware

Free, confidential help for anyone who is worried about their or someone else’s gambling. If you need help right away, call or live chat with an Adviser now through the National Gambling Treatment Service - available 24/7 for advice and help finding the right support.

Visit the Be Gamble Aware website

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Visit the Talk to Frank website

Turning Point

Every 30 minutes someone leaves Turning Point's services drink or drugs free. Turning Point offer you or a loved one a range of services depending on what you need, from detox and residential rehab to supported living and aftercare support.

Visit the Turning Point website

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Visit the Alcoholics Anonymous website