Introducing Community Discovery and Recovery Services

We are pleased to announce that Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services (CDARS) has become Community Discovery and Recovery Services.

This change of name reflects the natural evolution of our organisation and the wider range of support we now provide. CDARS began 40 years ago as a psychosocial service supporting individuals experiencing substance and alcohol misuse issues, as well as their families and loved ones.

Over the decades, we have continued to grow and develop in response to the needs of the communities we serve. Today, our work extends across mental health, neurodiversity, and substance and alcohol misuse, providing compassionate, person-centred support to individuals, families, and communities.

While our name has changed, our commitment remains the same. Our ethos, values, and dedication to helping people discover their strengths, build recovery, and achieve their goals continue to guide everything we do.

We look forward to this next chapter as Community Discovery and Recovery Services, continuing to provide support, understanding, and hope to those who need us.

020 85404023

info@cdars.org.uk

Support Programme for Parents and Carers of Neurodivergent groups, including ASD, Asperger's, ADHD, and Dyslexia. in sutton

Name: CDARS
Address: 296a Kingston Road, London, SW20 8LX, United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 85404023
Rating: 5

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 support group that we run aims to support family members and carers of Neurodivergent groups, including those with ASD, Asperger's, ADHD, and Dyslexia.

The support group aims to offer

Emotional Support: Offer a safe and understanding space for members to express their feelings, share their experiences, and receive empathy from others in similar situations.
Education and Awareness: Help families better understand neurodivergence (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia), including the strengths and challenges associated with it.
Skill Building: Offer strategies for effective communication, behaviour support, advocacy, and self-care for caregivers.
Resource Sharing: Connect members with helpful resources such as therapists. Educational supports. Legal rights. And financial assistance.
Advocacy: Empower family members to advocate for their loved ones in schools. Healthcare systems. And the community.
Community Building: Reduce isolation by fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support among members.
Problem-Solving: Provide a collaborative environment for discussing challenges and brainstorming solutions based on collective experience.

All our services follow our Values and Ethos

Client-centred
Inclusive
Respectful
Non-judgmental
Confidential

If you are a family member of someone who is Neurodivergent, you do not have to suffer alone; you are highly welcome to attend this group

More Information

For more information or to join in, please get in touch with us at: Info@cdars.org.uk

Location

CDARS Sunshine Recovery Cafe
296a, Kingston Road
London
SW20 8LX
United Kingdom

How to get there

Train from Wimbledon to Wimbledon Chase.
Bus numbers 163 and 164 from Wimbledon to Wimbledon Chase (right outside the cafe).
Bus number 152 South Wimbledon tube to Wimbledon Chase (right outside the cafe).

The Sunshine Recovery Cafe is right next to Galaxy Cafe & Restaurant, inside the alleyway.