SMART Recovery is a non-profit organisation providing a science-based programme to help people recover from any type of addictive behaviour. Trained facilitators support a network of self-help meetings and online help. For details of local groups please see the website. ...

Provides a helpline for anyone that needs help and support with their Benzodiazepine use. ...

SCARD is a charity set up to help relieve distress amongst people who have lost a loved one, been injured or affected by drunk or reckless driving. Support includes a helpline and support groups. ...

If you are homeless, you still have a right to register with a doctor – you can use a ‘care of’ address, such as a friend or a day centre. Luther Street Medical Centre is an award-winning GP surgery providing healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Oxford City. The Centre is open to anyone over ...

Turning Point is a county wide integrated alcohol and drugs service which was authorised by Oxfordshire City Council. They offer support to individuals throughout Oxfordshire at dedicated Recovery Hubs in: Oxford, Banbury, Didcot, and Witney. The aim is to support and encourage people to achieve their recovery. The team across Oxfordshire includes doctors, nurses, psychologists, ...

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of people 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. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking alcohol. ...

Talk to Frank is a national drugs helpline which offers free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day. Information and advice is also available on their website. ...

The Oxford hub is a one-stop treatment centre providing a wide range of treatment options, including harm reduction advice, structured group work programme, activities, complementary therapies and one-to-one key work sessions to promote recovery. The Oxford hub is open 6 days per week, including one evening until 8pm. ...

The Banbury hub is open five days per week and offers a variety of interventions to support recovery, including key worker sessions, group work, peer led groups and open access drop-in. They also offer art club and relaxation groups. ...

Didcot hub serves the South of the county and is a modern friendly centre offering key worker sessions, groups and activities. The Didcot team also run weekly drop-in sessions in Abingdon and Henley. ...

In the west of the county is the Witney hub. They offer recovery treatment, included in that is open access sessions, key work sessions and group work. They also offer DrugFam support, which is a peer-led session for family members affected by substance use. ...

Banbury Therapy Group has been offering safe, effective mental health support to the Banbury and North-Oxfordshire community since 2009. Originally based near the Horton Hospital on Oxford Road, they are now based in the heart of Banbury, where clients benefit from fully refurbished and soundproofed therapy rooms on Parsons Street. They provide confidential face-to-face and ...

SMART is a charity who provide safe spaces to work with vulnerable people within our communities, empowering them to make positive changes and take control of their lives. Howard House is a Residential Detoxification Service for anyone over 18 who is dependent on drugs or alcohol, including benzodiazepines. Many people who use the service suffer ...

The Ley Community (TLC) is a Therapeutic Community recovery model of intervention and the period of time you will spend here will vary according to your needs. The Ley Community provides adults 18 or over with the opportunity to overcome serious drug and/or alcohol problems, and subsequently to lead full and fulfilling lives, through a ...

Al-Anon Family Groups offers support for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. Their members provide meetings in all major towns and cities and are committed to being there for you when you need help. Whatever your relationship with a drinker, you will find other people who have similar stories ...

Alcohol Change UK campaigns for effective alcohol policy and improved services for people affected by alcohol related problems. They are not anti-alcohol; they are for alcohol change. They work towards a future in which people drink as a conscious choice, not a default; where the issues which lead to alcohol problems like poverty, mental health ...

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (Nacoa) provides information, advice and support to children of alcohol-dependent parents and anyone concerned about their welfare, including friends, relatives and carers. ...

Provides impartial and independent advice to those suffering from alcohol related addiction. ...

N.A. is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. Narcotics Anonymous is a completely voluntary organisation. Membership is open to anyone with ...

Phoenix Futures is a charity and housing association which has been helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for the last 50 years. Their drug and alcohol support workers use therapeutic practices to help those with substance misuse issues to look at the root of their problems and make positive changes. Also, their Phoenix Plus ...

Supports young people aged 16-18 (up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities) who are Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) to access a suitable offer of learning or employment with training, including apprenticeships. One to one meetings, drop-ins, case work and more to support young people to re-engage with learning and address difficulties ...

The National Organisation for FASD is dedicated to supporting people affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), their families and communities. It promotes education for professionals and public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. It is a source for information on FASD to the general public, press and to medical and educational ...

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are here to help you take on any challenge you are facing – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them via online, social or their free, confidential helpline. ...

Aquarius Oxfordshire Young People’s Service provides free, confidential and non-judgemental information, advice and prevention campaigns to raise awareness of substance misuse. They support children and young people from ages 5-19 (up to 25 in special circumstances) who use substances, are affected by another person’s use of substances, or are at high risk of using substances. ...

Aspire Oxford exist to help vulnerable people who are facing challenges such as homelessness, poverty, addiction, offending histories or mental health difficulties to move into the world of work. Aspire Oxford can offer work experience within their own enterprise businesses and the person-centred support they need to make their own lasting change. ...