Cranstoun Sandwell

Cranstoun Sandwell Cranstoun Sandwell provides adult drug and alcohol treatment services in Sandwell. We inspire & empower people to live healthier & safer lives.

Cranstoun Sandwell is the adult alcohol and drug service for the borough. We provide vital support to alcohol and drug users and their friends and families, helping people to change their lives, help them to realise their potential and give them a fresh start. We provide:

• Comprehensive Assessment for clients
• Needle exchange at Alberta Building and local pharmacies, for intravenous drug users

(including steroid and performance enhancing drug users)
• Access to prescribing services from Alberta Building and local GP surgeries
• Community-based detox for opiates and alcohol
• Health checks for clients
• Brief Interventions for those starting treatment
• Group Work
• Talking Therapies
• Family Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Mindfulness Workshops
• Drop in
• Dual Diagnosis treatment (for clients with drug/alcohol problems and mental health problems)
• Outreach Service


Established in 1969, Cranstoun brings a wealth of specialist knowledge and experience to its services. We have a rich & diverse history & heritage of developing and delivering high quality & effective help to those in need. We inspire and empower people to live healthier and safer lives.

🤝 We were pleased to be in attendance at the launch of the Safer 6 Campaign outside Sainsbury’s Oldbury, alongside other...
10/06/2026

🤝 We were pleased to be in attendance at the launch of the Safer 6 Campaign outside Sainsbury’s Oldbury, alongside other local professionals and partner organisations.

📢 Over the next 6 weeks, agencies across Sandwell will be working together to tackle local issues, raise awareness, and promote community safety.

💬 Our stand provided a great opportunity to engage with residents, share information about available support services, and discuss ways we can all contribute to safer communities.

💜Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat. Together, we can make a positive difference across Sandwell.

09/06/2026

🎉 Safer 6 returns to Sandwell for six weeks of action across the borough 🎉
From Monday 8 June to Sunday 19 July, each week the campaign focuses on one of Sandwell’s six towns - bringing enforcement, clean-ups, safety advice, wellbeing support, youth engagement, and more.

🗓️ Week 1 (8–14 June): Oldbury 📍
Community litter picks, environmental crime checks, police/council enforcement, youth knife-crime sessions

🗓️ Week 2 (15–21 June): Rowley Regis 📍
Similar activities focused on anti-social behaviour, safety advice, and public-space improvements

🗓️ Week 3 (22–28 June): Wednesbury 📍
Joint operations, trading standards checks, health & wellbeing guidance

🗓️ Week 4 (29 June–5 July): West Bromwich 📍
Fire & road safety stalls, consumer protection, youth safeguarding sessions

🗓️ Week 5 (6–12 July): Tipton 📍
Litter picks, speedwatch, fire safety in high-rise blocks, community events

🗓️ Week 6 (13–19 July): Smethwick 📍
Policing operations, environmental clean-ups, wellbeing advice, neighbourhood meet-and-greets

🤝 Delivered by Sandwell Council, West Midlands Police, Fire Service, trading standards, public-health teams, and community organisations.
ℹ️ View full details of events and activities by clicking the link in the comments

Launching our new Games Hour next Wednesday 11:00am - 12:00pm Please drop in to enjoy some board games and creative art ...
05/06/2026

Launching our new Games Hour next Wednesday 11:00am - 12:00pm

Please drop in to enjoy some board games and creative art 🎨

We hope to see you there 👍

03/06/2026

We were proud to deliver the very first Peer Support Session, ‘How to Enjoy Humour’, with Cranstoun service users following a series of training sessions delivered by KPG.

This completely peer-led project focused on using humour therapy within a mutual aid setting, creating a safe and uplifting space for connection, confidence and wellbeing.

A huge thank you to Ideal For All, Cranstoun, Headway Black Country and for helping to fund and arrange the session, and for supporting service users to attend through promotion and transport assistance.

Jon Hone, Service User Lead at Cranstoun, shared:

“Ranj from Kaleidoscope has been working with our volunteer team and clients over the past few weeks to develop independent peer-led group sessions.

This was a completely peer-led project focusing on using humour therapy in a mutual aid setting.

I was very impressed with the huge turnout (max capacity), the great vibe in the room and also the collaboration between Cranstoun, Kaleidoscope, Ideal For All and Headway to support clients to attend either through promotion or transport.

Feedback from service users was amazing and all were eager to attend a further session in future if available.

Great work Ranj and well done to Pom and Tanya for their delivery 😊”

Thank you to everyone involved in making the session such a success — we’re excited to see these peer-led sessions continue to grow.

03/06/2026

Join us in June for Mental Health Awareness sessions, Men's Groups and wellbeing tips as part of the 'You ok, mate?'project. These sessions are focused on promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Together, we’ll explore practical tools to help start real conversations and support one another to get men talking.

Sometimes, asking “You ok, mate?” can make all the difference. 💙

Click Here to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ideal-for-all-51422796373

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Happy Eid to everyone celebrating! From everyone at Cranstoun
27/05/2026

Happy Eid to everyone celebrating! From everyone at Cranstoun

Our new breakfast club launches this Thursday! 🍞🍴You can join us from 10.30am to 11.30am each Thursday for a free toasti...
26/05/2026

Our new breakfast club launches this Thursday! 🍞🍴

You can join us from 10.30am to 11.30am each Thursday for a free toastie and hot drink - we'd love to see you there.

22/05/2026

⚠️ A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the West Midlands, starting from 9am tomorrow until 5pm next Wednesday (27 May).
🥵 Temperatures are expected to reach close to 30 degrees by Bank Holiday Monday.
💥 Keep an eye on anyone who is isolated, ill, vulnerable or very young and make sure they keep cool.
💧 It may be tempting to cool down in hot weather, but cold-water shock kills.
❌ Never swim in any form of open water, including lakes, pools, ponds, canals and rivers
❌ Don't allow children to play near water without an adult present
➡️ Beat the heat - go to our website for tips and advice. Link in comments.

Don't forget! Monday is a Bank Holiday, so our service will be closed for the day before reopening on Tuesday 26th.Pleas...
20/05/2026

Don't forget! Monday is a Bank Holiday, so our service will be closed for the day before reopening on Tuesday 26th.

Please remember to check pharmacy opening times to ensure you are able to collect your prescriptions before the long weekend.

Mental Health Week is coming 🤝We’re looking forward to a week of connection, support, and activities.Start each day with...
06/05/2026

Mental Health Week is coming 🤝

We’re looking forward to a week of connection, support, and activities.
Start each day with our Coffee Morning (10–11am), featuring mental health activity packs and fun quizzes to get everyone involved. Alongside this, we’ll be running a range of sessions throughout the week, so there’s always something to engage with.

Here’s a quick look at what’s planned:
✨ Monday – Understanding Anxiety & Acupuncture, with Peer Support running alongside
🚶 Tuesday – Peer Support Walking Group (weather dependent), or indoors at Cranstoun Sandwell if needed.
💬 Wednesday – A relaxed day to connect, enjoy food, and good conversation.
🧘 Thursday – Coffee Morning, Peer Support, Sound Bath & Grounded Meditation, followed by a Mental Health Forum (open to all service users)
🎯 Friday – Our usual sessions with a mental health focus, plus a sensory activity during Milestones

Whether you’d like to join an activity or simply drop in for a chat, there’s something for everyone. We hope to see you there 💛

Address

Alberta Building, 128b Oldbury Road
Smethwick
B661JE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01215531333

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