I have suffered with alcohol addiction since my late teens, which eventually lead to mental health issues and self-harming. [.....]
Articles by: DACW
Jamie: “I feel ready to look for look for work and get off benefits…”
In 2016, I was arrested after assaulting three people while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. One of them was a policeman. It wasn’t my finest moment. [.....]
Emma: “Enjoying every minute…”
Emma is a homemaker and mother of three, and has brought up her children as a single mum for the last 12 years. During this time, she has undertaken some temporary work – but has also suffered from depression, though this has not stopped her from running the home and organising her children’s daily activities. [.....]
Jayne: “I had nearly given up hope…”
After struggling with alcohol addiction for many years and following two failed in-patient detoxes, I had nearly given up hope of overcoming my addiction. [.....]
Fresh life chances from Cyfle Cymru
Fresh life chances delivered by £7m investment in new employability scheme Thousands of people with a history of drug and alcohol misuse and mental health issues will be given fresh life chances by a new employability scheme backed by EU funds and the Welsh Government. Cyfle Cymru will provide peer mentoring, training and confidence-building life skills for some of the most vulnerable people in Wales, helping [.....]
Christine: “essential drive and focus…”
Christine took early retirement after 15 years working the care industry – but is about to start a new voluntary post because she wants to freshen up her skills and get back into work. [.....]
Wayne: “I love having a purpose…”
Wayne came to Cyfle Cymru after being referred by his key worker at the drugs service, where he is currently on a methadone prescription. After our initial assessment with Wayne, it became clear that he was stable in his recovery and eager to engage. [.....]
Tim: “new-found self-belief…”
I am grateful to Cyfle Cymru for the opportunity it has given me. After 30 years of mental health issues — which lead to addiction and a lack of self-worth — I eventually built up some recovery time. I was given the opportunity to volunteer, build new skills, gain confidence and rebuild my sense of self-worth. [.....]
DACW reveals new brand and welcomes new member
National substance misuse consortium DACW has adopted a new brand as it welcomes mental health charity Hafal as its newest member. The newly-expanded group will focus its work on Developing a caring Wales. DACW secretary Clive Wolfendale said: “Our new brand reflects DACW’s overriding ambition to make Wales a more caring place for people with substance misuse and mental health issues – and to ensure everyone [.....]
DACW pledge underscores support for armed forces
Drug and Alcohol Charities Wales has underlined its commitment to the armed forces by signing a Corporate Covenant with the Ministry of Defence. The agreement – signed by DACW director Clive Wolfendale on behalf of the consortium – has now been formally registered with the UK Government. DACW partners already provide effective, innovative support to armed forces veterans and their families through the delivery [.....]
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