OF THE YEAR 2006
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NATIONAL DRUG TEAM OF THE YEAR 2006 |
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Cyswllt Ceredigion Contact is a registered UK charity (No. 1047945), which was set up in 1992. We are a Day Service, providing help, advice and support for people with drug and alcohol problems, and for their families. We also offer support to people with eating disorders. Cyswllt Ceredigion Contact consists of dedicated, specialist, trained staff.
We are based in Aberystwyth in the county of Ceredigion in West Wales (UK). You can contact us at:
Cyswllt Ceredigion Contact
49 North Parade
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion SY23 2JN
Tel: 01970 626470 Fax: 01970 626644 - or by
Cyswllt Ceredigion Contact Limited is a company registered in England & Wales (Registered Number 03061079, Registered Office Address: 49 North Parade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 2JN)
You can contact our Cardigan Treatment Centre at:
12 High Street
Cardigan
SA43 1JJ
Tel: 01239 623831
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Education about drug and alcohol abuse - and recovery. |
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Information about how families function when coping with drug and alcohol abuse, and help to identify and improve the family situation. |
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A caring and nuturing place where people can share with others who understand their concerns. |
Referrals
We do not have a formal referral procedure - all you need to do is to phone, write, email or call in to make an appointment. We welcome referrals from any source - GP's, Psychiatrists, Nurses, the Probation Service, Social Workers, voluntary self-help groups, family or self-referrals. After initial assessment we aim to assess all clients within 10 working days.
Initial Assessment
You will be assessed to determine which programme is suitable for you. If it is decided, after an initial assessment, that our services are not suitable, we will refer you on to an organisation that is suitable for your needs.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programme
This programme offers education and information about various aspects of drug and alcohol abuse, including the physical effects of alcohol and other drugs, the nature of dependence and relief using and how it can impact the life of the user and their families.
It runs for 2 hours per week over 6 weeks.
Day Treatment Programme
The Day Treatment Programme is an abstinence-based rolling programme. Its aim is to support clients to maintain an alcohol and drug free lifestyle. It runs from 10am to 3pm on weekdays.
Drug Intervention Programme
Contact Ceredigion is the Drug Intervention Programme (DIP) service provider in Ceredigion. DIP is a UK-wide government funded programme to help drug misusing offenders receive help and treatment for their substance misuse. The aim is to help them break free of both their substance misuse and their cycle of offending, so that both the individual and society benefit as a result. Referrals come from all sources, with the police, courts, probation, prison and solicitors being the most common. DIP clients are able to join any of our existing treatment programmes as well as seeing the support worker for help and advice on everyday practical issues.
To find out more details about DIP or to make a referral to the programme please
Aftercare
One year continued weekly support for people in the vulnerable stages of early recovery.
Family Programme
The Family Programme is open to people who have been affected by someone else's use of alcohol or other drugs. Through education and by relating to other people who are experiencing similar difficulties, the family member can begin to make changes to improve their life.
Counselling
We provide 1 : 1 counselling
Drop-in
We have a 'drop-in' facility that is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Everyone is welcome and tea and coffee are available.
Meditation Group
The meditation group runs weekly. We offer a variety of meditation techniques.
Support Service
In-house support is available to clients on issues such as housing, finance and debt, welfare benefits, health, employment and training information. Support is individually tailored and directed toward the client gaining greater independence through developing skills and confidence.
Schools Education Programme
The Schools Programme aims to increase young people's awareness of drug and alcohol use, and gives information about some of the effects, dangers and consequences. It interactively explores various aspects of drug and alcohol use, including peer pressure, refusal skills, decision-making and self-esteem building.
Training for Professionals
Cyswllt Ceredigion Contact offers training for any professionals working with clients who have substance misuse issues or clients affected by someone else's using.
We have recently run training in:
Details of our training courses can be seen by clicking here: Training Courses Programme (this is a Microsoft Word document. Left-click to open; Right-click and choose 'Save Target As' to download). Please contact us for information on forthcoming training events.
We hope that you're able to explore all areas of the site as we intend to provide interesting and informative material suitable for all types of people - teenagers, parents, school teachers, doctors, substance abusers, family members - to name but a few. Drug and alcohol abuse affects all of us in one way or another.
The site is not complete - it never will be - as we'll always be adding new material.
