Here we offer a service to anyone whose life has been adversely affected by alcohol, anyone who needs to spend time in an alcohol free environment or anyone who is concerned about another's drinking behaviour

Currently based in the Fitzhamon Centre on Fitzhamon Embankment, directly across the river from the Millennium Stadium. The centre is easily accessible from Cardiff’s Central bus and Train Stations.

A small team of dedicated staff offer a personal and confidential service to any individual requiring assistance with problem alcohol use. We are proud of the rapid response time we have to peoples enquiries and of the fact that there is usually little waiting time before someone can be seen for counselling.

Predominately funded by Cardiff City Council and the Local Health Boards for Cardiff and the Vale the Centre offers advice, support, counselling, detox and alternative therapy opportunities for people wishing to deal with problem alcohol use.

The Centre provides:

· Immediate advice over the telephone

· Appointments on request

· Alternative therapies

· Detoxification where appropriate

· Individual and extended support including relapse prevention

· Opportunities for therapeutic support, group work and counselling.

· Liaison with other agencies including Housing and Social Services

· Assistance with associated problems including mental health.

Once again based in our Fitxhamon Centre "The Fitz" offers and alcohol free environment in which people can relax or just make use of opportunities which can help bring about a change in drinking behaviour.

The Centre provides:

· Immediate advice and support

· Access to our other services

· A cafe serving food and drinks

· Varous group discussions

· Various clubs

· Many activities including sports, social a such things as films and TV sporting events

· Liaison with other agencies including Housing and Social Services

· Assistance with associated problems including mental health.

At Pen yr Enfys we are concerned with the “whole” person and it is our belief that events which are social in nature build up an individual’s self esteem and confidence and lay the foundations for acquiring a support network. Consequently our drop in workers coordinate leisure and cultural opportunities including:

We also have an IT suite with internet connection which any person using Pen yr Enfys Services is welcome to use.

• Pathways to Change
• Pathways to Life skills

The purpose of the Life Skills programme is to help people to gain the skills that will help them maintain a successful tenancy. There are a number of practical groups and individual sessions including:,

Dyfrig House is a Direct Access, alcohol free hostel offering accommodation to 21 people who are homeless and wishing to deal with their problem alcohol use. Staff are on duty “around the clock”. On arrival service users are allocated a Resettlement Worker to help them identify and realize their personal goals, via a resettlement Plan. The process of change is then explored and achieved partly through involvement with our varied life skills programme, Way Beyond Blue. Service users are also assessed to see if they would benefit from any of our separately funded counselling or therapeutic programmes. In addition to your own room Dyfrig house offers five self catering kitchens and two communal lounges, one no smoking.

Dyfrig House Contact Details.

Tel 029 2023 2127
Fax 029 2022 6660

Email dyfrighouse@penyrenfys.org

Glan yr Afon is a six-bed, alcohol free, “move on” project situated across the road from Dyfrig House. Weekday only staffing give this project more independence where residents can stay for up to two years, partly dependent upon the availability of suitable alternative accommodation.

Residents are expected to adhere to Resettlement plans and to continue the process of personal development.

Glan yr Afon is owned by Taff Housing Association and managed by Pen yr Enfys.

How to Apply for Accommodation:

Applications are accepted via professionals as well as individuals. We expect fully completed application, referral and risk assessment forms to be submitted to inform the admissions procedure

Research has identified the high level of problem alcohol use that is connected with offending behaviour, consequently Cardiff City Council are funding this project which is aimed at dealing with this link. The Drink Link project is an intervention service offering community based support to individuals who have a high risk of re-offending due to problem alcohol use.

Attempting to overcome problem alcohol use without supports a difficult task. The project’s aim is to work in partnership with people being released and who would be homeless to assist them in accessing accommodation and treatment/support services.

The aim is to link into community based resources and service providers to ensure that support is available and that other services are appropriately accessed. The interventions used are flexible, effective and adaptable to the needs of clients. Assessments commence before release hence allowing for an agreed support package in preparation for release.

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