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Jennie's Story
“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.”
Here at CADAS we understand the impact a person’s substance use can have on their loved ones or carers.
Our Family & Friends Service is designed to support people who are caring for, or are affected by, someone with a drug and/or alcohol misuse problem. For example – a spouse, or a child affected by their parent’s substance use.
We also support carers (regardless of who they are caring for and why) who, due to the nature of the caring role, have begun to misuse drugs and/or alcohol themselves as a way to manage and cope with their situation.
Finally, we support family members and carers to understand the role they can play in their loved one’s recovery. For example, there are statistics that clearly show how support from others can help individuals make a better and more sustained recovery.
Our support activities vary. We offer peer group support, plus 1:1 therapeutic support for those carers struggling with their own mental health. We also offer a wide range of health and wellbeing activities as both an opportunity for respite, and as a way of providing well-being techniques that can be taken away and used at home. Click here to make a referrral now.
Our Services
Support Groups
Providing a safe space to meet others in similar situations to you, share experiences, solutions and enjoy some informal social time. We also deliver mindfulness and Tai Chi courses to help people cope with stressful situations. Get in touch to find out more information about this service.
Therapeutic Support
One to one or group therapeutic sessions with trained staff or volunteers provide the opportunity to find new ways to approach challenges you are facing. We will agree a contract with you about how we can work together to help you achieve recovery. Get in touch to find out more information about this service.
Acu – Stimulation
Black box is a safe and simple treatment which is like acupuncture without needles. Using a TENS machine, gentle pulses are passed through specific acupressure points, stimulating the body’s production of natural endorphins helping reduce stress, anxiety, improve sleeping patterns and the body to heal.
Help someone else
We understand how difficult it is to watch someone you love struggle with the affects of alcohol and drug use. We can offer you free, confidential advice on your situation, however as we are a voluntary service, a person must willingly refer themselves to our services . This means we are unable to take referrals on behalf of someone else. Click on the links below to find out more about our available services.
Unit Calculator
Think you might be drinking too much? Use Alcohol Change's handy unit calculator to work out how many units of alcohol you are consuming along with recommended weekly guidelines.
Drug A-Z
Want to know more about drugs? Their nicknames, effects and risks? FRANK has a fantastic drug A-Z where you can find all of the information you need.
Self-Help
Are you waiting for recovery support? Would you like to know how to support yourself in the meantime? We have 10 self-care tips that could help you.
Legal Highs
Want more information on New Psychoactive Substances (legal highs)? Including the effects, risks and their legality? FRANK has some fantastic information for you.
Contact us
If you would like more information or to refer yourself into our service, then please get in touch. Your personal data will be kept confidential in accordance with our Privacy Statement.
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