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...
Nov 4, 2020 | News
The Co-operative Society – donations to local causes The Co-op donates money to local communities and allows members to select their preferred charities. You can now nominate Families Out Loud as your Co-op local cause by going into your Co-op account and selecting...
Oct 27, 2020 | News
Trustee vacancies Families Out Loud (FOL) supports families of addicts in Wiltshire, through one-to-one counselling and support group meetings. In April 2020, all FOL services were moved online and, as a result, our client base has grown. The social impact of...
Oct 20, 2020 | News
Within the medical profession the idea that alcoholism is a disease is controversial. Advocates argue that although the use of alcohol is initially voluntary, in some individuals it flicks a switch in the brain which means they no longer have control over how much...
Oct 13, 2020 | News
https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/18787758.coronavirus-fund-grant-helps-addicts-families-cope/
Oct 13, 2020 | News
Families Out Loud is pleased to announce that we have recently received funding from Wiltshire Community Foundation, St James’ Trust and Comic Relief & Groundworks. Their very generous financial support will allow us to continue helping families of addicts...
