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Cumbrian addictions charity recruiting now for ‘life-changing’ volunteer training

A Cumbrian addictions charity is looking for new volunteer recovery coaches and helpline volunteers to support their work with people whose lives are affected by addictive behaviours. CADAS – Cumbria Addictions: Advice and Solutions – is set to run its Understanding and Working with Addictive Behaviours course from January 2023, with sessions delivered… Continue reading Cumbrian addictions charity recruiting now for ‘life-changing’ volunteer training

New name announced for CADAS

Exciting news to share – we have a new name! From today (October 10, 2022) we will no longer be known as Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service, but instead, we are now Cumbria Addictions: Advice and Solutions (CADAS). It’s a small change which we believe will make a big difference – helping more people connect… Continue reading New name announced for CADAS

CADAS Scafell Pike & Lingmell Sunset Trek

Join us on our charity trek up Scafell Pike on the 2nd July, England’s tallest mountain, where we’ll watch the sun go down over the spectacular Lake District. This charity challenge will also include an additional peak, Lingmell, and will end with a torch lit walk back down to Wasdale, all guided by the experts from Adventure… Continue reading CADAS Scafell Pike & Lingmell Sunset Trek

Catch Up: Thursday’s Let’s Talk Health with Steve Driver talks to Lois Sparling and One CADAS

Join Steve Forster Driver on Thursday 12th May 9am-12pm when he will be talking to Lois Sparling and One CADAS (Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service) about Health Walks

The Stinky Fish Challenge raising funds for CADAS

Roasted coffee beans, fresh baked bread and sizzling bacon are food smells which make your tummy rumble with excitement. But let’s forget about those and talk about surströmming, one of the world’s smelliest foods, which tastes pretty good, but its strong rotten egg smell will make you feel sick before you even get to try… Continue reading The Stinky Fish Challenge raising funds for CADAS

Safe Needle disposal is now available in Cumbria thanks to a ‘Be Sharp Smart’ Project by CADAS

The project that aims to better understand the needs of people using Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs started in October 2021. It allows for people to obtain free, clean, medical grade sharps and provides a place where used needles can be safely disposed of. People are also given information about how to use IPEDs… Continue reading Safe Needle disposal is now available in Cumbria thanks to a ‘Be Sharp Smart’ Project by CADAS

Charity appoints manager to deliver vital rehabilitation help in Furness, South Lakeland and Eden

A woman with an outstanding track record in leading staff to support vulnerable people has been appointed to run Cumbria Alcohol and Drugs Advisory Service’s operation in the south and east of the county. Gail Jenson’s career has included posts in charity, education and the public sector – all making a positive difference to… Continue reading Charity appoints manager to deliver vital rehabilitation help in Furness, South Lakeland and Eden

Lend an ear to help our Helpline

We’re looking for more good listeners to answer calls on the CADAS Addiction Helpline and also to help set up and run new support groups across the county in the New Year. Can you spread the word for us? The Helpline, set up for the first time when the pandemic hit, is often the… Continue reading Lend an ear to help our Helpline

Cumbrian charity launches pilot project to understand the needs of people using Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs

A Cumbrian charity has launched a pilot project to better understand the needs of people using Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPED) in the county and to reduce any potential harm they might cause to themselves. The Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) scheme allows IPED users to obtain free, clean, medical grade… Continue reading Cumbrian charity launches pilot project to understand the needs of people using Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs

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