Young Peoples Drug and Alcohol Service: The Edge
Help and advice about drugs and alcohol for young people
The Edge offers a non-judgemental and confidential service for young people up to the age of 18, who have drug or alcohol concerns, living in West Berkshire. The Edge is a really friendly environment where young people can feel relaxed and safe. The Edge is in Newbury town centre, but a worker can see young people at school, home or anywhere else they feel comfortable. | ![]() The Edge logo |
How does The Edge help young people?
The service:
- provides support, information and advice for young people in a friendly setting
- raises awareness of drug and alcohol issues to minimise harm
- works with young people to offer a user-friendly and open-door service across West Berkshire
- offers a range of projects and programmes to assist young people and their families in making positive changes
Referring a person to The Edge
If you, or someone you know, needs help from the, get in touch:
Telephone: 01635 582002
Email: theedge@westberks.gov.uk
Come and see us at Merchant House, Newbury.
If you are a professional and you want to refer a young person to the service, please complete the Edge Referral Form [469kb] and also
the Edge Screening Tool [80kb].
Visit Talk to FRANK for honest information about drugs.
We've also produced some leaflets that give you more information about drugs and alcohol: