Substance Misuse
Drug and Alcohol Action Teams (DAATs) are charged with responsibility for delivering the National Drug Strategy at a local level. The DAATs ensure that the work of local agencies is brought together effectively and that cross agency projects are co-ordinated successfully.
Bracknell Forest DAAT is committed to making sure that any resident of the borough who has issues with substances can access local services when they need to.
There are a number of services available in Bracknell Forest for adults and young people who are affected by substance misuse.
FAQ’s
What do I do if I need help for a drug problem?
You can either go to your doctor and ask to be referred to New Hope, or you can attend the drop-in at New Hope.
New Hope is based at 92 Broadway, Bracknell, and the drop-in sessions are:
Tuesday 4pm-7.30pm
Friday 10am-12.30pm
New Hope’s general opening hours are:
Monday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9am-7.30pm (drop-in 4pm-7.30pm)
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-4.30pm (drop-in 10am-12.30pm)
What do I do if I have an alcohol problem?
You should see your doctor who will refer you to Berkshire Drug and Alcohol Specialist Service (BDASS)
Are there any Alcoholics Anonymous meetings locally?
There are several meetings held in Bracknell please use the number for Alcoholics Anonymous on this page for further information.
Are there any Narcotics Anonymous meetings held locally?
There is not a Narcotics Anonymous meeting held in Bracknell. However, meetings are held in Wokingham, Reading, Slough and Maidenhead. Please use the phone number on this page for further details.
A family member/friend has drug or alcohol problems. How can I get information and support?
You can come into New Hope any time during opening hours, where a full range information leaflets are available. Alternatively a Family and Friends Group is held at New Hope on the last Thursday of every month to offer advice and support to people in this situation.
Useful contacts
- Adfam
Adfam helps families facing problems with drugs or alcohol access a range of specialised services.
Tel: 02079 288 898 - Alcoholics Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Tel: 08457 697 555 - Drinkline
National alcohol helpline providing free, confidential service. Callers have the option to speak to an advisor or listen to recorded information about alcohol.
Tel: 08009 178 282 - FRANK
A 24-hour, seven-days a week free and confidential service that offers advice and information for those who are concerned, or have questions, about drugs. The service is available to anyone.
Tel: 0800 776 600 - How's Your Drink?
Website produced by Alcohol Concern that helps you assess if you're drinking too much. - Narcotics Anonymous
A non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Recovering addicts meet reguarly to help each other stay clean.
Tel: 02077 300 009 - Parents Against Drugs Abuse (PADA)
An award winning national organisation that delivers support services to the families of substance users across the country.
Tel: 08457 023 867 (24hr helpline) - Re-Solv (solvent abuse)
Service for anyone concerned about solvents or volatile substance abuse problems.
Tel: 08088 002 345
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Downloads
What to do if you find a needle (373kb)- Bracknell Substance Misuse Service Directory (1659kb)
- National Drug Strategy 2008 (2603kb)
- National Drug Strategy Action Plan (4188kb)
- Needs Assessment (3024kb)
- Planning Grids (106kb)
- Social Services Eligibility Guide (652kb)
- Strategic Overview 2008 (197kb)
- Tiers of Treatment in the Substance Misuse System (56kb)
- Young Peoples Specialist Substance Misuse Treatment Plan 2008 to 2009 (107kb)
