Positive Choices Coventry
How we can help you
If you are experimenting with drinking and drugs, or you think you might have a problem, we can help you make changes.
Our personalised, free, confidential support is for young people aged 5–24 in Coventry.
We can also give advice and support around sexual health and unhealthy partner relationships.
We offer:
- One-to-one sessions tailored to your needs
- Information on substances, risks, and harm reduction
- Support to build confidence, coping strategies, and healthier routines
- Referrals to other services that might be helpful
- Wellbeing extras like sleep support, acupuncture, and diversionary activities (boxing, music production, climbing, and more)
We will talk to you about how you want your appointments. We can meet you in person at a place where you feel comfortable such as at our office, school or our allotment. Or we could speak via phone calls, video calls or social media.
If you're worried about someone else, please feel free to get in touch, and we will give you advice on the steps to take.
We also offer parents' support in a group setting, run by our Children and Families team.
Helpful links
Find us
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We are a five-minute walk from the train station and Coventry Train Station Bus Interchange.
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Friars House
Manor House Dr
Coventry CV1 2TE
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Opening times
Feel free to give us a call or text during these times to find out more.
- Monday09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday09:00 - 17:00
- Friday09:00 - 16:30
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Contact us
Phone: 07776 963938
Phone: 07741 900799
Email [email protected].
Click here to meet our team and find their contact info
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Your first visit
When you visit our service, a friendly member of our team will greet you. They will give you a hot or cold drink and a biscuit and help you get comfortable in our reception area. Then your worker will take you to the relaxed one-to-one room.
Bringing someone for support
We understand that you may feel anxious or nervous on your first visit. It's fine for you to bring someone with you. We'll make sure they feel welcome and comfortable, too.
Further support
We've compiled some useful websites, helplines, and apps for young people and the people who support them.
Read our tips and advice for staying safe while having a good time with your mates.
The videos below were created by young people, for young people.
Drug misuse support
Warning signs
Impact Support
For children and young people aged 5–18 affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use – a parent, carer, sibling, partner, or friend.
We offer a safe space to talk, explore feelings, and build coping skills at your own pace, through conversation, creative activities, or practical support – whatever feels right for you.
We can also help with related challenges like mental health, family relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
Parents and carers can also join our weekly support group.
Support for parents and carers
Worried about a young person's drug or alcohol use? You don't need to be in crisis to reach out.
We offer:
- A non-judgemental space to talk through concerns
- Advice on substances and current trends
- Guidance on how to talk to young people about drugs and alcohol
- Weekly parent support groups
- Signposting to further specialist support