Jan 18, 2021 | News
Families Out Loud, who work to support families of addicts in Wiltshire, would like to say a huge thank you to Trowbridge Town Council for their generous grant of £500. This will enable us to connect with those who need our help through drop-in sessions at Trowbridge...
Dec 21, 2020 | News
When a person has an addiction, the reality is that it is not only that person who is affected – partners, parents, siblings, friends and neighbours can all find their lives upturned and decimated by someone else’s addictive behaviour. Unfortunately it is easy...
Dec 8, 2020 | Blog
As many of you know addiction creates havoc within families, often making Christmas a difficult time of year. Someone is missing from the dinner table – are they alone, cold, hungry? Or someone is sitting at the table – will they be disruptive,...
Nov 9, 2020 | News
Mental illness and substance use often go hand in hand. When people are seeking help, particularly in a crisis situation, they are told they must stop using drugs and/or alcohol before they can access mental health support. Please help by signing this petition:...
Nov 5, 2020 | Blog
All our lives have been affected by Covid-19. In Wiltshire we’ve had much more freedom than other areas, but that has changed again with the imposition of a second national lockdown. Groundhog Day springs to mind. With no end in sight, news from a friend that her son...