Via - Free Drug and Alcohol Service in West Berkshire
Adult Drug and Alcohol Service - Via West Berkshire
Via, a leading drug and alcohol charity, provides free and confidential advice and support around your health and wellbeing, to help you manage, reduce or stop your drug or alcohol use.
The service is available to residents of West Berkshire and is delivered from a fixed hub in Newbury, as well as in a variety of satellite settings across the district.
Opening times:
Monday 09:00-19:00
Tuesday 09:00-17:00
Wednesday 09:00-17:00
Thursday 09:00-20:00 (late night drop-in clinic from 5-8pm)
Friday 09:00-17:00
Get in touch with Via West Berkshire Adult Service:
Phone: 0300 303 4554
Email: west.berkshire@viaorg.uk
You can refer yourself or a professional can refer you: West Berkshire Referral - via
Young People’s Service – The Edge
If you’re 18 or under and live or study in West Berkshire, The Edge offers free, friendly and non-judgmental support for you and your family.
We can help you make informed decisions about drugs and alcohol, and offer one-to-one sessions (in person or online) with your own support worker.
We can meet you at school, college, a youth club, or another safe space in your community—at a time that works for you.
Get in touch with The Edge:
Call: 01635 58200
Email: theedge@viaorg.uk
Professionals (e.g., teachers, doctors, social workers) can refer young people on our webpage: West Berkshire – The Edge - via
Via was previously known as Westminster Drug Project.
Costs
Referral and Availability Notes
You can self-refer or be referred by a professional. The link to the referral page is: Professionals: https://www.viaorg.uk/get-help/west-berkshire-referral/
West Berkshire Council do not promote or endorse any of the services listed in this Directory. For more information on this please read our disclaimer.

Contact details
- Name: Via - Free Drug and Alcohol Service in West Berkshire
- Address: 1, Station Road, Newbury, RG14 7LP
- Phone: 0300 303 4554
- Website: https://www.viaorg.uk/services/west-berkshire/
- Email: west.berkshire@viaorg.uk
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