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CGL Coventry is a free & confidential drug & alcohol service for adults in the city Sign up here: http://ow.ly/JTQU50DHoGA

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19/10/2026

Its still Stoptober!

Improving your physical health is just one of the many benefits of quitting smoking. Going smokefree can make a positive difference to your health, wellbeing and everyday life.

Many people find that going smokefree helps them to:

💷 Save money and spend it on things they enjoy
😊 Improve their mood and feel less stressed and anxious
👃 Regain their sense of taste and smell
🫁 Breathe more easily and feel less out of breath
❤️ Reduce their risk of serious health conditions, including heart disease, stroke and cancer
😴 Sleep better and feel more refreshed

Quitting smoking can feel challenging, but you don’t have to do it on your own. We are lucky to be working in partnership with Healthy Lifestyles Coventry who can support with quitting or reducing!

Whether you’re thinking about quitting, ready to take the first step or have tried before, we’re here to help. Our friendly stop smoking experts can offer advice, encouragement and support tailored to you.

Give us a call on 02476 010 241 or email [email protected] to arrange a chat with one of our stop smoking experts or to find out more.

14/10/2026

Check out Joe's story this Stoptober!

“I started smoking cannabis when I was just 10 years old, and by the time I was 11 I had progressed to ci******es too. All my friends were smoking at the time, and it felt like the cool thing to do.

I had tried to stop smoking before. I tried va**ng, but it didn’t help, nor did the inhalator or ni****ne gum. None of them ever felt like they gave me enough ni****ne, and I always wanted a cigarette.

However, my life changed when my son was born. I realised I didn’t want to be that dad who couldn’t be there for his child.

I started taking Varenicline. For the first few weeks, I felt a bit sick, but that was because I hadn’t been taking it with meals, as advised.

I had previously been prescribed medicinal cannabis due to some physical and mental health conditions. Since quitting, I’ve seen huge benefits to my mental health and many other positive changes in my life.

I started my own men’s mental health club called Dad’s War Room. [Dads] can come to chat, play games, or simply sit and have a cup of tea. We build and paint models together and then act the games out.

For two years, I barely left the house. Now I don’t feel alone anymore.”

Joe was supported by our Smokefree Hull Hull service to quit smoking and is now supporting other dads to open up about their mental health, building a safe space for them to share.

Read Joe’s story:
https://www.changegrowlive.org/.../hull.../news/joes-story

12/10/2026

Did you know that if you have any Coventry postcode, you can order free needle exchange equipment online and have it delivered discreetly by post, whenever you need it?

-Discreet and anonymous – access the service privately.

-Convenient delivery – have your equipment delivered straight to your door.

-Free supplies – access the equipment you need to support safer choices.

-Available to any Coventry postcode.

Your privacy matters, and accessing needle exchange equipment doesn't have to mean travelling to collect your supplies. NSP Direct makes harm reduction more accessible, confidential and convenient for our community.

How to get started:
Visit exchangesupplies.org/nspdirect, use the access code shown on the promotional image to create your account, and place your order.

Help us spread the word! Every share helps make harm reduction more accessible and supports a safer, healthier community.

08/10/2026

CONTAMINATION IN CRACK

We’ve seen a spike in fentanyl positives in crack, alongside some other synthetic opioids, including nitazenes.

This means there is a risk that crack may be contaminated with powerful opioids, which can cause an unexpected overdose, even if you did not intend to take an opioid.

Please stay as safe as possible:

• Carry Naloxone if you can. Naloxone kits are available from Change Grow Live Coventry, speak to us for more information and support.

• Use drug test strips where possible (we can also provide these)

• Have an overdose plan in place, know what to do and who to call if someone becomes unresponsive or has difficulty breathing.

• Avoid using alone where possible and make sure someone can raise the alarm if something goes wrong.

If someone is unresponsive or not breathing normally, treat it as an overdose and call 999 immediately. Give naloxone if available and stay with them.

If you have questions or concerns call us on 02476 010 241 or email [email protected]

For more information about opioid overdoses, please visit: www.changegrowlive.org/news/drugs-contaminated-synthetic-opioids-collective-message

05/10/2026

There are lots of reasons you might want to quit smoking, and it might seem daunting at first, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Here are some tips to help you get started:

-️ List your reasons to quit and go back to them if you feel tempted to smoke

- Tell your friends and family you’re quitting; they’ll be able to support you

- Throw away your ci******es and lighter when you first start quitting

- Keep stop smoking products, such as gum or vapes, on hand to use if you feel tempted to smoke

You can also come and speak to us. We are working in partnership with Healthy Lifestyles Coventry to support you in the best way possible with reducing or quitting smoking.

Give us a call on 02476 010 241 or drop us an email [email protected] and someone from our friendly team will be in touch.

01/10/2026

October is Stoptober. A month dedicated to supporting people who are ready to stop smoking.

Did you know that if you stop smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good? Stopping smoking can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Having the right support can make a real difference.

At Change Grow Live Coventry, we’re working in partnership with Healthy Lifestyles Coventry to provide support to people who want to stop smoking.

As part of this partnership, Hattie from the Healthy Lifestyles team is on site and is available to provide advice, encouragement and practical support to help you on your journey towards becoming smokefree.

Interested in stopping smoking? Speak to your keyworker to find out more.

You can also email us at [email protected] or phone us on 02476 010 241 and a member of the team will be there to support you.

30/09/2026

A great day at Coventry University welcoming new students and being part of the conversation around health and wellbeing!

It was lovely to meet so many students, answer questions, and introduce them to the support available through Change Grow Live Coventry and across the local community.

Starting university is a big step, and knowing where to turn for support can make all the difference. Thank you to everyone who came over to chat with us, find out more, and share their experiences.

A big thank you to Coventry University Students’ Union for bringing everyone together and creating such a welcoming event for new students. We’re proud to have been part of it!

21/09/2026

What a fantastic day at the Recovery Walk in Bradford on 12th September!

We were proud to attend and be part of such a positive, welcoming and inspiring event. It was brilliant to see so many people come together to celebrate recovery, share experiences, support one another and show that recovery is possible.

The atmosphere was amazing, and the walk was a great opportunity to connect with people from across the recovery community. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the day so special!

Check out some of our photos from the day below! We’ve captured some of the great moments and smiles along the way.

16/09/2026

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Prison In-Reach Recovery Coordinator to join our team in Coventry on a permanent, full-time basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting people affected by drug and/or alcohol needs, helping them engage with recovery services and plan effectively for release.

🔹 Location: Coventry
🔹 Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
🔹 Contract: Permanent
🔹 Travel: Weekly travel to our feeder prison, HMP Hewell
🔹 Essential: Access to a car and a valid, clean driving licence

You’ll work closely with prisons, probation services and community-based providers to deliver targeted interventions, robust release planning and seamless transitions into community support, helping to reduce substance misuse, re-offending and associated harm.

If you’re committed to supporting people to make positive changes and are looking for a role where your work can have a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Please share with anyone who may be interested or tag someone who would be a great fit.

Full job description can be downloaded by following the link below:

https://changegrowlive.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=20239&hashed=-1878265225

09/09/2026

On Saturday 5th September, we had the privilege of being part of the Coventry Recovery Festival! A day that celebrated the journeys, achievements and the strength of people in recovery across the city.

Hosted in the heart of Coventry, outside the iconic Transport Museum, the festival brought together people with lived experience, families, local services, community organisations and professionals, all with one thing in common: a belief in the power of recovery and the importance of supporting people to live the lives they want.

For us at Change Grow Live, it was a real reminder of why this work matters.
Recovery can look different for everyone. It can be challenging, deeply personal and full of unexpected twists and turns but it can also bring new beginnings, stronger relationships, renewed confidence and opportunities that once seemed impossible.

What made the day so special was hearing directly from people who have walked that journey themselves. Their honesty, courage and willingness to share their experiences can have an enormous impact on someone who may only just be taking their first steps towards change.

We also loved seeing so many people come together, have conversations, make connections and celebrate the progress that often happens quietly, day after day.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the festival happen, and to every person who came along and contributed to such a positive and welcoming atmosphere.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who continues to share their story, support others and show that recovery is possible!

Take a look at the photos from the fantastic (luckily sunny) day!

Address

1A Lamb Street
Coventry
CV14AE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+442476010241

Website

http://changegrowlive.org/coventry

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