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If you want to change your direction, grow as a person, and live life to its full potential, we’re here to help you. We’re a health and social care charity.

We can help you with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.

24/12/2025

New Year’s Eve can bring mixed feelings — reflection, hope, and sometimes pressure. This gathering is a chance to welcome the new year in a supportive space, focused on connection, recovery, and fresh starts.

Join us for food, games, and a fun quiz as we say goodbye to the old year and step into the new one together.

📅 Date: 31st of December
🕐 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Where: Oxford Road HUB

Come as you are — the new year can wait five minutes for you to grab a biscuit.

21/12/2025

The holiday season can feel heavy, and we know this time of year isn’t easy for everyone. If you or someone you know needs support over the festive period, we’ve put together a list of helplines that will be available throughout the holidays.

Please reach out if you need to — you’re not alone, and there is someone ready to listen. 💛

👉 See the full list here: https://www.changegrowlive.org/holidays

Feel free to share this post to help someone who might be struggling.

17/12/2025

Christmas can be a joyful time, but it can also be challenging — especially when you’re focusing on your recovery. This afternoon is about connection, support, and celebrating the progress you’ve made.

📅 Date: 24th of December
🕐 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Where: Oxford Road HUB

Join us for food, games, and a Christmas quiz in a relaxed space. We’d love to share the season with you!

16/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Times 🎄

Over the festive period, our service will continue to offer support — with a few changes to our opening times. Please take a moment to check the timetable so you know what’s running and when.

☕ Morning coffee and drop-in support will be proudly run by our amazing Service Users Forum — a huge thank you to them for keeping connection and peer support going during this time.

Alongside this, we’ll be offering a range of gentle, supportive activities:
🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness
✨ Reiki
🌙 Yoga Nidra
📝 Creating intentions for 2026

Whether you’re seeking structure, calm, or a supportive space to get through the season, there’s something here for you.

📅 Please remember that opening times vary over Christmas and New Year, so do check the timetable before attending.

You’re not alone — support continues, even through the holidays!

04/12/2025

Finding support shouldn’t feel complicated — here are the mutual aid groups running in our hubs each week:

NA Meetings
• Mondays, 8 PM – Oxford Road HUB
• Tuesdays, 7 PM – City Gate HUB

SMART Recovery
• Thursdays, 5:30 PM – Oxford Road HUB

Whether you're taking your first step or finding your way back, these groups offer connection, understanding, and the strength that comes from being part of a fellowship that truly gets it. If you or someone you know could use a bit of community, these meetings are a welcoming place to start.

28/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who’s joined us — and supported us — at today’s Movember event. You’ve helped make this day truly special for our team and for the men using our service.

If you haven’t popped in yet, there’s still time! We’re here until 12:30, and our free barbering service is in full swing.

Movember is a powerful reminder to take a moment for yourself, check in with your wellbeing, and prioritise your health — because looking after yourself is not a luxury, it’s essential. 🥸💜😍

29/09/2025

Our Recovery Walk is happening tomorrow! Meet us at CGL Oxford Road Hub at 11:00 AM. We’ll walk together through town and finish at City Gate Hub with food, stories, and a celebration of the day! We look forward to seeing you there!

30/07/2025

Did you know, you can catch hepatitis in several ways?

Hepatitis is passed on through blood or other bodily fluids so you can get hepatitis from:
- Sharing drug related items such as needles, spoons, water, filters, and notes and straws for snorting.
- Sharing personal care items such as a toothbrush, razor or hair clippers.
- Engaging in chems*x.
- Having unprotected s*x where blood may be present
- Unsterilised tattoo, piercing or medical equipment.

Our friendly team are here to help you stay safe. To discuss testing or treatment for hepatitis, call us on 0118 955 7333 or email reading.admin@cgl.org.uk and we will be in touch.

28/07/2025

This World Hepatitis Day we want to remind you how easy it is to get tested and treated for hepatitis.

The hepatitis test is a simple prick of your finger – and that's it! You’ll get your results in 1 – 3 weeks and whatever they are, we are here for you 💜

Treatment for hepatitis has come a long way and now consists of a tablet a day for 8–12 weeks with minimal side effects.

Our team are here to support you every step of the way. To discuss getting tested or treatment, give us a call on 0118 955 7333 or email reading.admin@cgl.org.uk and we will be in touch.

23/07/2025

📢 Free Legal Support for Our Clients! 📢

We’re excited to share that Release Legal Services are now offering FREE virtual slots for our clients every Thursday from 2pm to 5pm at our CGL Oxford Road hub.

They can support you with legal, housing, and debt issues – completely free, no hassle.

📞 To book a slot, call us on 0118 955 7333 or speak to your recovery worker for more details.

Don’t miss this chance to get the support you deserve! 💬👥

22/07/2025

Big thanks to Marcela from Sue Ryder for visiting yesterday and sharing the support they offer with our team and service users.

Our Memorial Tree will stay in reception all week. Feel free to write a tag for someone you’ve lost to drugs or alcohol 💛

21/07/2025

🌿 To remember those lost to drugs or alcohol and celebrate their lives, we are holding a memorial tree in our reception area.

There are tags available where you can write the names of loved ones you’ve lost or leave a small message in their memory. Whether it’s a name, a memory, or a simple message of love – every tribute matters.

You’re welcome to come in, take a quiet moment, and honour those who are no longer with us 💜

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