We had started work anyway with colleagues at The Law Society Wales and @adferiad.org looking at issues around the Tribunal including this lived experience survey👇🏻
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We’re hoping to be able to publish something later this year based on reflections from all sides
It was great to visit @adferiad.org in Llandudno with
@mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social to hear about their exciting plans to transform the former Blind Veterans Centre into a new facility providing rehabilitation and recovery services for people across north Wales.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We welcomed members of @adferiad.org and @bipolaruk.bsky.social and the Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) to talk to attendees about their work with us.
LEAP member, Karrina said that advising on the project has been really special.
Addiction can affect anyone, and everyone experiencing it is somebody to someone. 🤝
Help us change the conversation around addiction and create a culture where seeking support is accepted and encouraged - after all, we're Only Human. 🫶
What a day we have had today at Kinmel Bay, Rhyl, for our North Wales Let's Get Physical day☀️
Always fantastic to see our service users getting active and brilliant to have the Mayor of Kinmel Bay and Towyn and Adferiad Ambassador Chanel with us to celebrate the day. 🏃♂️
Well done to all today 🏆
Today’s stop on Adferiad’s Summer Open Day Programme, was our Neville Street Centre.📍☀️
Swipe to check out the fantastic services across the Cardiff and Vale area, including Diverse Cymru, Caniad & Cyfle Cymru.
A massive thank you to all the services that came together to make the day great.🙌
Your time could be extremely valuable to someone who is struggling. 🫶
Find out more about how you can volunteer with Adferiad: adferiad.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us
#VolunteersWeek
From mentoring to mental health support, from admin to outreach, our volunteers are making real change every day. 🌟
Find out more about volunteering with Adferiad here: adferiad.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us
#VolunteersWeek
This #VolunteersWeek, we recognise those who give their time to support people in need. 🫶
By volunteering with Adferiad, you take on a fulfilling role that brings hope to people on their recovery journey, and build your skills and experience while you're at it! 🙌
Find out more: bit.ly/3HDKath
We couldn't do what we do without the support of generous donations. Even the smallest of donations can help us provide lifesaving support that makes a real difference.🫶
If you want to support our services in your local community, consider leaving a donation here:
👉 www.justgiving.com/adferiad 👈
Know our name, but not sure what we do? 🤔
Adferiad changes and saves lives. 💜
Every day, we're here for people like Dan who are facing mental health and substance use challenges; providing the support they need, however they need it. 🫶
💧🪣Make sure you're putting holes in your stress bucket this #StressAwarenessMonth 🤯
If everyone's ability to handle stress is different, our coping strategies should be too! It's so important to be aware of your limits, and what helps to tackle your stress, to keep on top of your mental health. 💭
Need support with your mental health and finances this #DebtAwarenessWeek ?👇👇
Time to get our Ketamine facts straight ✅❌
Ketamine is a particularly popular substance right now, particularly among young people - but how much do you know about what it is, and what it does?
Get the facts, stay informed, and make safer choices 🙌
We're delighted to announce that we have secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a new Anti-Stigma Campaign, Only Human, aimed at tackling addiction-related stigma across Wales! 📢
Read more here: bit.ly/41v27k9
We do what we do for people like Elliot. 💜
We want people experiencing serious mental illness and addiction to know that there is always somewhere to turn for support.
If you're struggling today, take the first step and reach out: adferiad.org/our-services/
We asked our staff "What is the best part about working for Adferiad?" 💜
The most common themes?
🤝 Feeling part of a team 🤝
🫶 Personal fulfilment and job satisfaction 🫶
📈 Opportunities for growth 📈
🙌 Helping people 🙌
Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/3NrXPDv
Want to work for us? 👉bit.ly/3F8Vpc2
Serious mental illness and addiction touch every corner of a person's life, support should too. 📢
That's why we do things the Adferiad way, with support that focuses on the person, not the diagnosis. 💜
Across over 150 services, we empower people to make positive changes that transform their lives.
#BrainGenHub brings together research expertise from across universities in south Wales & the South West.
Our partners at @bipolaruk.bsky.social
@adferiad.org & @thencmh.bsky.social are helping us work with people who have experienced psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar & schizoaffective disorder.
We transform the lives of people in Wales living with serious mental illness and addiction! ✨
Our 2023-2024 Impact Report showed that we supported over 30,000 people last year, coming in contact with a client every 46 seconds!
Click here to read our 2023-2024 Impact Report in full: bit.ly/3NrXPDv
We're delighted to announce the launch of our newest service, Flintshire Housing First!🏠🙌
This Housing Support Grant-funded service provides housing-related support to those at risk of homelessness across Flintshire
Find out more here:
www.adferiad.org/adferiad-launches-new-housing-support-service/
Our Switch service offers support to young people living in Neath Port Talbot who are at risk of, or already engaging in risky behaviour involving alcohol/drugs.
If you're worried about your, or someone else's drug/alcohol use contact
📧switch@adferiad.org
📞01639 620222
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
💥 Aged between 14 and 25 and live in North Wales?
💥 Drug/alcohol use getting out of hand?
💥 Substance-free and need support to prevent relapse?
CAMFA 14+ provides free counselling and therapy to those in need of substance use intervention!
Find out more👇
bit.ly/40JKCMM
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
In Wales 1 in 6 children have a diagnosable mental health problem, early intervention before issues escalate is crucial.
At Adferiad, we provide vital services to support young people’s mental wellbeing. If you or someone you know needs support, click here👇
bit.ly/410In9a
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
📣Have your say on the use of AI in healthcare decision making!📣
Here's your chance to voice your preferences or worries about the potential use of Artificial Intelligence technologies in healthcare decision making. ⬇️
🚨 Just 1️⃣ week to go until Time to Talk Day! 🚨
Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, make some time to reach out to friends, family, and colleagues about mental health. 💭
Join in next Thursday to help us beat the stigma against mental health - every conversation counts! 🫶
Psychosis is often misunderstood, which encourages stigma and discourages people from getting the help they need.
Early detection can be key for recovery. Help us beat the stigma and encourage those experiencing Psychosis to access vital support, like our Early Intervention in Psychosis Services! 🙌
We are Adferiad 👋
You may have heard our name, but do you know what it means?💭
Adferiad is the Welsh word for recovery or restoration.✅
We are a Welsh charity that provides over 150 services which empower people experiencing mental ill-health and addiction to make positive changes to their lives.
It's great to see you here @changemh.org! 🙌
Feeling burnt out? 😴
You're not alone!
Read the 2025 Burnout Report from Mental Health UK ⬇️
