Is designed to support people aged 18 years old and plus struggling to come off alcohol and/or drugs, as well as to support individuals who are abstinent from substances and/or alcohol and want to access additional recovery support and relapse prevention services.

CDARS mental health services provide additional support in conjunction with the clinical services offered by the local NHS Trust. The Service is open every day of the year for persons in mental health crisis, or those who perceive themselves as going into crisis.

Saving Lives is a programme for suicide prevention and management. The programme offers a three-stage process – SURVIVE, PREVENT, SUSTAIN – which is delivered by suicide prevention specialist counsellors and volunteers.  

R.I.S.E. (Reconnect Include Share Engage) is the Health and Wellbeing programme run by CDARS and delivered in partnership with Deen City farm (animal welfare and gardening sessions) and The Fighting Chance (Boxing training sessions).

Aimed at people experiencing mental health and substance misuse issues, the programme delivers holistic and psychoeducational activities that encourage our service users to feel empowered, protected, uplifted and independent.

CDARS Neurodiversity Support Programme supports individuals with neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. The programme offers mental health support, support with financial and housing benefits, employment and interviewing practice, social engagement and building relationships.

The Young People Service helps young adults to deal with challenging life experiences and helps them to learn how to live healthy independent lives.  We offer activities and events that enable young adults to feel connected, protected, uplifted and part of a community.

Does your life feel out of control? CDARS' Gentleman of Value Club is here to help!

Ex-Military veterans are twice as likely to be unemployed as non-veterans, and are much more likely to experience homelessness, prison, or social exclusion. All these issues mean a much higher rate of depression and mental disorders. We offer this programme to support the well-being and re-integration of veterans living in our local community.

CDARS Community Kitchen Service has become an integral service for our local community, providing meals for those struggling with food poverty, cooking and shopping classes, and volunteer opportunities for clients facing employment barriers and lacking work experience.

At CDARS, we recognise a significant gap in support for Neurodivergent groups and their family members. Therefore, our service aims to fill that gap as much as possible.

The Adult Adoptee Circle is a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic space created specifically for adult adoptees. 

Our specialist training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to better support neurodivergent people affected by alcohol and substance misuse. To discover how our programmes can help, please email info@cdars.org.uk