Local Support

Change Grow Live 

Change Grow Live offer support, advice, and information for people who are experiencing problems with drinking or drugs. They can help individuals regain control of their lives and reach their goals. They aim to empower people to create happier, healthier lives.

The South Hub is a 23-minute walk via Bristol Road from Selly Oak train station. The number 61, 63, 20 and 20A buses all stop here.

Address

The Lodge, Woodbrooke, 1046 Bristol Road, Selly Oak B29 6LJ

There is free parking available at the Woodbrook Centre.

Opening times

People are welcome to visit their service during these times. If anyone would prefer to speak with a member of their team, you can call 0121 227 5890.

  • Monday: 9am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 9am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 9am to 5pm
  • Thursday: 9am to 5pm
  • Friday: 9am to 5pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Visit the Change Grow Live website

Aquarius

Free confidential advice on the problems caused by gambling.

Visit the Aquarius website

National Support

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