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Building a pizza oven and hosting pizza nights gave me a purpose and a safe space to reconnect with…
Building a pizza oven and hosting pizza nights gave me a purpose and a safe space to reconnect with…
By Tom Gozney, founder and CEO of Gozney.
With You
Oct 24, 2022
Therapy doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective
Therapy doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective
Reflecting on ten years of delivering NHS talking therapies
Chloe Davis
May 11, 2022
Drink Wise Age Well stories
Drink Wise Age Well stories
After 6 years the Drink Wise Age Well project is coming to an end. This is the impact it’s had on people across the UK.
With You
Apr 15, 2021
Experience: supporting people rough sleeping during the pandemic
Experience: supporting people rough sleeping during the pandemic
My work in Bournemouth over the last 12 months has highlighted to me that with concerted action homelessness isn’t inevitable.
With You
Mar 16, 2021
How we’re supporting young people with mental health issues during the pandemic
How we’re supporting young people with mental health issues during the pandemic
Schools were our main way of reaching young people vulnerable to self harm. Since the pandemic, we’re finding new ways to support them.
With You
Mar 1, 2021
Experience: supporting people in prison with drug and alcohol issues during the pandemic
Experience: supporting people in prison with drug and alcohol issues during the pandemic
Even during regular times our work is unique and challenging. COVID-19 has made it much tougher.
With You
Feb 10, 2021
Booker prize winner Shuggie Bain sheds light on a growing issue for young people in lockdown
Booker prize winner Shuggie Bain sheds light on a growing issue for young people in lockdown
I’m seeing more young people affected by their parent’s drug and alcohol use. We need to support these families through this difficult…
With You
Feb 3, 2021
“Volunteers’ lived experience means they’re worth their weight in gold”
“Volunteers’ lived experience means they’re worth their weight in gold”
Volunteers are driven by the desire to use their experiences to help others. Treatment services couldn’t function without them.
Nye Jones
Jun 1, 2020
With Cheryl’s support, I reduced my drinking on my own terms
With Cheryl’s support, I reduced my drinking on my own terms
I was stuck in a loop of going cold turkey then binge drinking. Cheryl showed me another way.
With You
Nov 13, 2019
Delivering services in rural areas, views from the front line
Delivering services in rural areas, views from the front line
Irregular buses and occasionally being stranded on an island — the challenges and rewards of providing recovery services in rural areas.
Rachel King
Nov 7, 2019
As a straight man I never thought I’d end up running a chemsex service
As a straight man I never thought I’d end up running a chemsex service
Because of people like Joe it’s been the most rewarding experience of my career.
With You
Sep 23, 2019
It’s like two different people going through a battle you can’t see
It’s like two different people going through a battle you can’t see
My brother’s experience overcoming drug issues highlights why it’s so important families and friends don’t give up on their loved ones.
With You
Aug 27, 2019
I see more and more young people using ketamine
I see more and more young people using ketamine
The complex reasons why young people are increasingly using ketamine to experience freedom from themselves.
Nick Hickmott
Jul 18, 2019
This is necessary because they tell us it’s necessary
This is necessary because they tell us it’s necessary
Why I run a support group for LGBT+ youth.
With You
Jun 18, 2019
What it’s like to run a needle exchange service
What it’s like to run a needle exchange service
The people I see come from all walks of life. The key is getting to know them properly without judgement.
With You
May 23, 2019
From fishing to Brexit classes, I organise activities for young people affected by drugs and…
From fishing to Brexit classes, I organise activities for young people affected by drugs and…
We’ve shown the power of offering more than a core service, building on the good in people rather than just alleviating problems.
With You
Mar 19, 2019
I’m an online advisor for people with drug and alcohol problems
I’m an online advisor for people with drug and alcohol problems
At first people think I’m a robot, but only real people can provide the human connection people are looking for
Steph Keenan
Mar 15, 2019
I became an apprentice drug and alcohol worker after dropping out of university
I became an apprentice drug and alcohol worker after dropping out of university
People often talk about drug users as one homogenous group. But I’ve found everyone has a different story
With You
Mar 4, 2019
I’m a counsellor for people who’ve experienced childhood trauma
I’m a counsellor for people who’ve experienced childhood trauma
My first job is to convince people their drug use is a normal reaction to really dreadful events
With You
Feb 14, 2019
I overcame serious drug and alcohol issues. I couldn’t have done it without my dad.
I overcame serious drug and alcohol issues. I couldn’t have done it without my dad.
We enjoy the good times and support each other through the bad.
With You
Jan 28, 2019
I run a drug treatment service for young men in prison
I run a drug treatment service for young men in prison
It’s not easy, but our work in prisons can help turn lives around.
With You
Jan 17, 2019
I lead an A&E outreach team. Here’s how we help ‘frequent attenders’ with drug and alcohol problems
I lead an A&E outreach team. Here’s how we help ‘frequent attenders’ with drug and alcohol problems
When it works it benefits everyone.
With You
Jan 10, 2019
I manage the drug service in the ‘drug death capital’ of Europe
I manage the drug service in the ‘drug death capital’ of Europe
Every week a person dies from drugs in Dundee. It has a massive impact on everyone.
With You
Jan 8, 2019
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