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At CADAS we work with individuals and communities to reduce the harm caused by substance use across Cumbria by:

• supporting young people (10+) and adults who feel their substance use is problematic
• supporting people caring for, or affected by, loved ones using drugs or alcohol
• delivering training and consultancy across all sectors, and
• training volunteers to deliver any or all of our services.

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Latest News from CADAS

Could you be our next fantastic Fundraising Coordinator?

Could you be our next fantastic Fundraising Coordinator?

Fundraising Coordinator 15 hours per week £10,077 actual / £25,194 FTE   Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) have an exciting vacancy to lead the development and delivery of our Fundraising strategy. The Fundraising Coordinator will have a successful track record of campaigns, donations and events and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will… Continue Reading

Show support for James to take on The Stinky Fish Challenge

Show support for James to take on The Stinky Fish Challenge

Roasted coffee beans, fresh baked bread and sizzling bacon are food smells which make your tummy rumble with excitement. But let’s forget about those and talk about surströmming, one of the world’s smelliest foods, which tastes pretty good, but its strong rotten egg smell will make you feel sick before you even get to try… Continue Reading

£482.50 raised for CADAS at The Body Shop Home Event

£482.50 raised for CADAS at The Body Shop Home Event

Last Thursday (17th March 2022), CADAS and The Body Shop Home met with a group of lovely ladies at Shills of Cockermouth, for a night of fun, games, make-up tutorials, and more, all to raise much-needed funds for CADAS. The night started well with an icebreaker game of Bitchy Bingo, hosted by Rachel Kaplan from… Continue Reading

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CADAS Carlisle
"I have enjoyed my first meeting. It is a relief to talk to people who know how you are feeling and to listen to other people"
- Parent, Carer and Family Support Group
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“Really pleased with the content and structure of the course. Allowed time for much needed discussion and debate.”
– Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Practitioners Course Attendee
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"My support from Collette and CADAS over the last few weeks has been very helpful. I really don’t know how I would have managed without the support”
- Parent, Carer and Family Support Group

Our Impact

413

Adult clients intensively supported last year

2688

Members of the community and practitioners who attended training/workshops

684

Professionals trained by us last year

2925

Volunteer hours logged by 39 dedicated volunteers

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