If you think you have a problem with drinking, The AA are there to help. If you are having trouble with your drinking, you may be interested to know something about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the AA programme of recovery.

Bishop's Cleeve holds 1 of some 60+ groups in the local area under the name of 'Severn Intergroup'.

The local (24-hour) helpline is 01452 418515 or email aabishopscleeve@gmail.com 

Also visit the local website below. 

National website: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk or helpline 0800 917 7650

The Trussell Trust North Cotswold Foodbank is part of a national network of foodbanks across the UK run by the Trussell Trust.

The Trussell Trust is an anti-poverty charity founded on Christian principles. In this, the charity is guided by our values to be passionate, compassionate, accountable, innovative and empowering. 

Visit our dedicated page for the Bishop's Cleeve Foodbank.

Christians Against Poverty is a national debt counselling charity with a network of debt centres based in local churches. CAP offers hope and a solution to people in debt through its top quality, in-depth service.

Christian City Church Cheltenham has partnered with CAP to offer debt counselling in our community. The service we offer is completely free.

Call 0800 328 0006 to book an appointment with Carmel from the Cheltenham Debt Centre.

Visit capdebthelp.org to find out more about our services. 

Citzens Advice give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Theyare help everyone who needs it with practical advice you can really trust. The national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.

North and West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice and its various outreaches are primarily for the residents of Gloucester, Cheltenham, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury Local Authority districts. 

A local group for people recovering from cocaine addiction.

Tel: 07516 530958

Worried about your own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use? VIA provide free and confidential advice, care and support for people in Gloucestershire aged 18+.

You can visit one of their sites in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Cinderford, or contact them by phone or email.

You can also fill in an online form and once they've received it, they'll get in touch with you.

Guideposts' mission is to make sure no-one with mental health challenges, learning disabilities or dementia is left behind.

Local Guideposts support Hubs and Connect groups can be found on the link below.

Tuesdays, 7pm to 9pm.

Prestbury Parish Council Hall, New Barn Close, Prestbury

Men's peer support group offering weekly drop-in service in a relaxed, confidential environment. Free to attend and free refreshments.

Visit the website for more information and a short video about what to expect.

Bishop's Cleeve Repair Cafe is run by Transition Cleeve. Bring along anything that needs repairing and they will try to fix it. (This is a brand-new initiative supported by Bishop's Cleeve Parish Council.)

When: Saturday 12 October. (launch)

Venue: Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre (next to the library).

Time: 2pm to 4pm

If you are interested in being involved you can contact Transition Cleeve by emailing transition.cleeve@googlemail.com

For more information and updates, see their Facebook page.