New Hope drugs and alcohol service
New Hope drugs and alcohol service during coronavirus
During lockdown, New Hope is still open and offering support. We are taking calls and providing support at these times:
- Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5pm
- Friday - 9am to 4:30pm
Addiction is common and wherever you are and whatever your problem is, there are people who can help you.
New Hope provides a friendly, free and confidential service to anybody who is seeking help with a drug and/or alcohol addiction.
We run an 10-week rolling recovery day programme which includes the following courses.
Mindfulness
In our mindfulness course we discuss the difference between fact and thoughts or opinions. We also look at:
- breathing techniques
- relaxation techniques
- looking at things from a different perspective
- different states of mind
- practicing mindfulness
Change
In this group we look at the stages of recovery. We look at:
- the spiral of change
- obstacles in your recovery
- breaking negative thought patterns
- the effects of stress and anxiety
- myth busting and different perspectives
- preparing for change
- staying motivated
Staying safe
This group is about supporting you through relapse prevention and harm reduction. It focuses on:
- triggers
- ways to cope
- reducing harm
- relapse prevention
Foundations of recovery
In this group we look at:
- setting goals
- techniques for dealing with difficult situations
- ‘a day at a time’ approach
- community support
Thinking hope
In this group we look at:
- motivation
- decision making
- keeping people safe
- self esteem
- gratitude
All about you
This group is all about you, helping you to take control of your physical and mental health so that you can build healthy relationships. It includes the concept of positive thinking and how this can improve your emotional well being.
Other services available include:
- acupuncture
- alcohol support group
- ATR group
- breaking free online
- family and friends support group
- growing hope
- indian head massage
- needle and syringe service
- prescribing clinics
- reducing offender behaviour group
- recovery steps
- substance support group
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5pm
- Friday - 9am to 4:30pm
Contact details
New Hope
Units 16/17 Market Street
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1JG
Phone: 01344 312360
Email: new.hope@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Other local services
Relate
Relate offers support and guidance face to face and over the phone. Under 18s can use Relateen.
Brooke House
54 High Street
Bracknell
RG12 1LL
Phone: 01189 876 161
Email: appointments@relateberkshire.org
Sandhurst counselling service
There is a counselling service available in Sandhurst.
Pastoral Centre
Lower Church Road
Sandhurst
GU47 8H
Visit Sandhurst counselling service online.
Phone: 01252 873 030
Youth Offending Service
Bracknell Forest Council’s Youth Offending Service have a substance misuse worker on the team, amongst others who may also be useful.
Youth Offending Service
76 Binfield Road
Bracknell
RG42 2AR
Phone: 01344 354300
Contact information
Display Name Drug and Alcohol Action Team
Email: new.hope@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Phone: 01344 312360