Health Charities That specialise in Addiction and dependency
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Create Recovery
Beneficiary group, HealthTo relieve the needs of people who have suffered from addictive disorders but who are in abstinent recovery, together with their families & dependents and to advantage education of the wider community about the issues concerning addiction and those living in abstinent recovery. 'Abstinent Recovery' means non engagement with addictive processes & behaviours supported by a relevant 12-step programme
Replenish UK
Charity and VCS support, HealthEducation and training for churches and volunteers to help them provide support to those with mental health problems and addictions.The running of addiction recovery groups in local communities.Recruitment , training and sending out of befrienders and pastoral care workers into the community to support those struggling with mental health problems and addictions.The running of art workshops.
Youth Participation And Support
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthEnabling school pupils to participate in parliamentary, government and other public consultations.Working with children and young adults, parents, carers, professionals and others regarding problems of substance abuse.Provision of advice and treatment for enuresis (bedwetting).Assisting children's development of reading skills.
The Andy Thomson Foundation
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareWe look to make grants to small charities involved in helping disadvantaged people, whether this be as a result of poverty, illness, handicap or substance abuse. As we are a small charity, our focus will be on one off capital needs and most likely more towards the south east of England.
African Youth Liners
Beneficiary group, HealthAfrican Youth Liners, UK based registered charity, works with African adolescents; gives health education and practical support on sexually transmitted diseases, child pregnancy, substance misuse. Core activities include: Developing Youth Club, information materials, organising expert speakers, workshops on sexual health - Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Empowering emotional well-being in families.
Hope4barkingdagenham
Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe relief of poverty and distress among people including (but not restricted to) those who have become homeless as a result of release from prison, addiction issues, or relationship break ups, through the provision of a night shelter refuge, counseling, advice, guidance and other services which are responsive to their needs and in accordance with Biblical principles.
Cirencester Temperance Fund
HealthSupport for activities in the locality and nationally which offer education and support related to alcohol and drugs issues and local charitable organisations which further such causes directly or indirectly
The Fold Of Christ Ministries
Health, Religion, Social welfareFCM SEEK THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, REACHING OUT TO THE UN-CHURCHED, THE SICK, THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTED; AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY WORLDWIDE. IT PURSUES THESE MATTERS BY1. THE OPERATION OF F.C.M CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTRE HEADQUATER - LONDON2. SETTING UP A PROGRAMME OF EVENTS AIMED AT THE MATTER 3. STARTING A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-CENTRED PROJECTS
Friends Of Solihull Hospital Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureRaise money to buy equipment and sundries for Solihull Hospital solely for the purpose of the welfare of the patients. We also provide a trolley service to all the wards serving sweets confectionary and non alcoholic drinks to the patients. We also run golf days, summer fete, social functions and a sales in the hospital for the visitors on a weekly basis.
The Silkworth Trust
Health, Housing, Social welfarefeeding and clothing homeless people, recovery center for addiction
The Pay IT Forward Voucher Scheme
Health, Social welfareProviding evouchers to supporting organisations and the person in need so the person in need can buy food, groceries, toiletries, non-alcoholic drink, clothing . All evouchers are tracked. They can't be exchanged for alcohol or tobabcco.
The Kezi Silverstone Trust
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareCampaigns to prevent child abuse and raises funds to support projects that help children fight their past. Help rehabilitate children who are survivors of sexual abuse/exploitation, physical abuse, neglect, domestic violence and mental cruelty. Protect and lend support to children who live with parents who have alcohol / drug addictions or mental health issues. Provide support for child carers
Soteria Network
HealthWe promote the development of drug-free and minimum medication therapeutic support for people experiencing 'psychosis'.We hold meetings for Soteria groups who have representatives as part of our Trustee membership. We've developed materials to educate about Soteria and the Network. Trustees publish articles and papers and are involved in promoting Soteria at conferences and other fora.
Friends Of Gloucester House Highworth
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthTo relieve sickness and promote and protect the good health of those suffering from addiction to alcohol or drugs by supporting the charitable work of Gloucester House, in particular the provision of grants towards funding for residential rehabilitation and training to assist those persons into recovery and reintegrate into society.
Powys Drugs And Alcohol Centres
HealthEducation, Information and AdviceDiversionary Activities
The Live Room
Arts, Health, Religion, Social welfareThe Live Room addresses issues of addiction/ isolation/ loneliness/poverty within the Wirral area. We achieve this through the promotion of visual arts, music, / performing arts. Our goal is to support the mental health of participants through team involvement; signposting to professional agencies where necessary. In doing so we assist them to overcome challenges through the creative proces.
Inspire Christian Centre
Associations, Health, ReligionWe provide Pastoral counsellingWe give advice on alcohol / drink problemsYouth Social Club
Community Change Programme
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Social welfareThe mission of Community Change Programme is to inspire vulnerable people to make positive life changes. We work within the local community to relieve the effects of poverty on families and help socially excluded people, e.g. substance abusers to reintegrate into society and improve their employability education, training, and work experience.
Portloko Health Awareness Network
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Social welfarePHAN provides outreach and advise on issues: Health Awareness programes, sporting events, information, advice, healthy eating, obesity, diabetes, drug & alcohol abuse, HIV/AIDS, STD, SID, domestic violence, antisocial behaviour, multicultural practices and teenage pregnancy prevention programes
The Chocolate Run
Health, HousingWeekly drop in providing food and non alcoholic drink for the homeless in Harlow and the surrounding areas and: ten day xmas shelter for the homeless in Harlow and the surrounding areas
Reboot The Roots
Arts, Health, Housing, Social welfareReboot the Roots is a charity that promotes social inclusion through the arts. We use theatre and workshops to support people who are denied their rights to full, happy and active participation in society. This includes those recovering from addiction, people with experience of homelessness or statelessness, and individuals who have been in conflict with the law.
Children Charity
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, SocietyHolds workshop presentations in schools on topics including, though not restricted to, drugs,alcohol and citizenship learning. Thus empowering children and young people to make, ontheir own determinism, positive and informed choices.
East Grinstead Street Pastors
HealthSTREET PASTORS IS AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL RESPONSE BY CHRISTIAN CHURCHES TO NIGHT TIME ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR. THEY PATROL THE STREETS OF EAST GRINSTEAD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9PM TILL 3AM ON SATURDAY NIGHTS TO BEFRIEND AND HELP THOSE IN DISTESS THROUGH LIFE STYLE PROBLEMS OR EXCESS ALCOHOL. THEY ARE NON JUDGEMENTAL AND ARE THERE SPECIFICALLY TO BE HELPFUL.
Friends Of The Brian Hore Unit
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthProviding support group meetings, which may include counselling and treatmentWhere gaps in services are identified, campaigning for suitable provision, particularly in connection with an NHS dual diagnosis service for treating alcoholism
The Archie Cruickshank Foundation
Beneficiary group, HealthTo promote humane behaviour towards animals by preventing and relieving suffering of abandoned and mistreated animals.To advance in life and relieve the needs of young people who are in need by reason of ill-health, addiction or other social and economic disadvantage by providing opportunities to be exposed to, and work on behalf of, animals in an animal-caring environment.