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CADAS Big Lottery Project – Barrow-in-Furness
The Barrow Big Lottery Project is based in the Paradise Street Centre in Barrow-in-Furness’ town centre and the project staff and volunteers deliver support and training to people across the Furness area.
The project’s primary objective is to enhance the lives of the local community through the reduction of harm caused to them by the use or misuse of alcohol and drugs, by providing opportunities to access free one to one support and free Drug & Alcohol awareness Training.
What we offer...
One to One Support
We offer free, confidential & non-judgemental one to one service for anyone who has an alcohol and/or drug issue. This service is delivered by both paid staff & trained community volunteers.
Acu-Stimulation
We offer a free Acu-Stimulation therapy; gentle pulses are passed through the body’s acu-pressure points. The treatment can help with withdrawal symptoms, cravings, reduction of anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance.
Community Training & Workshops
We deliver free certificated drug & alcohol awareness courses. These courses are aimed at raising the community’s awareness and knowledge about the impact of drugs and alcohol and include information of ways to reduce harm. These courses are available to all members of the general public e.g. parents and professionals including Adult Social Care, Police, Youth Offending.
Nutrition & Lifestyle Service (NALS)
The NALS service offers a free, confidential and non-judgemental one to one service for anyone who has a current or past drug and/or alcohol issue. The service delivers information, advice and support around health, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle. Our qualified nutritionist can offer:
One to one brief education and advice sessions
An introduction to exercise
Assistance with meal planning & budgeting
And much more...
For more information please contact the NALS worker Adam Greer on 01229 811111
Volunteering Opportunities
Cadas’ free Stage II Volunteer Training Course is an excellent way to learn new skills, strengthen existing skills and to improve your relationship with yourself and others. This 18 week course is both practical and enlightening enabling participants to gain the necessary experiential learning to work with Cadas’ client base.
For more information about the above services contact the Cadas Barrow Team on 01229 811111.
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