Sonning Common Health Centre

39 Wood Lane, Reading, RG4 9SW

Telephone: 0118 972 2188

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Alcohol and drug support

Alcohol Use

We all know how tough it can be to stay on top of our health, especially during times of stress. It’s easy to overdo it and lose track of our drinking habits.
There are moments when we may overindulge in alcohol. It happens, and that’s okay. But it’s important to know your limits and take care of yourself.
With Drink Coach’s quick and confidential test, you can easily keep track of your drinking and get personalised advice online.

It isn’t isn’t always easy to open up about our alcohol use, but finding out more about alcohol and how it affects us, can help us take better control of our drinking and improve our health and wellbeing.

So don’t wait any longer, take two minutes out of your day and find out your score today

Take the Test 

Online coaching provided by DrinkCoach

  • 1:1 sessions with a qualified alcohol specialist to help set goals and create a tailored plan to reduce or stop their drinking.
  • Sessions are available 7 days a week, including evenings, and are accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.
  • The service is free for Oxfordshire residents and individuals can access the service directly without needing a GP or professional referral.
  • The link to book is: https://drinkcoach.org.uk/book-online-appointment

Turning Point

Turning Point offers support to individuals in Oxfordshire from full-time, dedicated recovery hubs.

The Turning Point team know that drugs and alcohol can affect many areas of your life and successful treatment start with being there. The team get to know you as a person, to understand what it is that you need to help you turn your life around. They work closely with other organisations in the county to ensure that help is there when you need it.

For more information on the service click here.

Turning Point – Drug and alcohol service for 18+

  • If any Oxfordshire resident aged 18+ is experiencing problems with drugs and/or alcohol, they can access free advice, information and support from Turning Point.

Cranstoun Here4Youth – drug and alcohol service for children and young people aged 8-25 or who are affected by someone else’s substance use

  • Cranstoun provide telephone/online appointments and can meet the young person at school/college, home or any location where they feel comfortable. Cranstoun also provide support for parents and families of children who are using substances.

 

Opening Times

  • Monday
    08:30am to 06:00pm
    8-8.30am and 6-6.30pm - Emergencies only
  • Tuesday
    08:30am to 06:00pm
    8-8.30am and 6-6.30pm - Emergencies only
  • Wednesday
    08:30am to 06:00pm
    8-8.30am and 6-6.30pm - Emergencies only
  • Thursday
    08:30am to 06:00pm
    8-8.30am and 6-6.30pm - Emergencies only
  • Friday
    08:30am to 06:00pm
    8-8.30am and 6-6.30pm - Emergencies only
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
  • Sunday
    CLOSED