Apr 23, 2021 | News
To raise money for our cause, we are pitching up this year at the following craft markets. We will be selling high-quality, locally or British handmade items such as tote bags, foldaway shopping bags, face masks, greetings cards, candles and soaps. These items can...
Apr 15, 2021 | Blog
Will my son Ryan ever be free from the revolving door of prison-release-prison-release? Last December he was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison, and sent down for (I think) his fifth stint. He duly served half his time, released on licence at the beginning of March. At...
Mar 3, 2021 | News
If you have someone in your circle who has an addiction you may find that your time, money and emotional energy become focused on them. This can be to the detriment of other people in your life, and also to you. It might be a difficult journey and it may take time,...
Mar 1, 2021 | News
Families Out Loud would like to give a HUGE thank you to the National Lottery Local Connections Fund for their recent grant which is enabling the set-up and launch of our new eBay shop. Selling high-quality items that are made in the UK, this exciting project is...
Mar 1, 2021 | News
Families Out Loud sends a massive THANK YOU to Trowbridge Area Board for the grant awarded to us in February 2021. Their generosity will help us to continue supporting existing Trowbridge clients who are affected by a loved-one’s addiction. It will also allow us to...
Jan 26, 2021 | Blog
This New Year brings New Hopes that freedom is coming our way. The stuff that dreams are made of – meeting friends for a cuppa, going to the cinema, not hearing endless pandemic doom and gloom – bring it on. I’m feeling quietly confident that this summer will be...
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:...
