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Cardiff and the Vale Drug and Alcohol Service
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For out of hours support, contact the DAN 24/7 free telephone line 💛

#substanceusesupport #alcoholusesupport #supportline #southwales
We’re exploring Animal Farm by George Orwell and would love you to join the conversation. Whether you’ve read every page or just started, everyone is welcome.

🗓 Friday 19th December
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 CAVDAS, St Fagans Room, 7 St Andrew’s Pl, CF10 3BE

#cardiffbookclub #bookclubs
December 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Heading out this festive season?🎄
Here’s a quick checklist to help you stay safe and prepared.

CAVDAS is here for you with harm reduction advice & services, free information and support ❤️

#harmreduction #substanceusesupport #alcoholusesupport #nightoutsafety #safety #cardiff
December 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today’s call from the Princess of Wales reminds us that alcohol and substance use is a complex health issue one that needs understanding, compassion and support.

Let’s keep talking & challenge stigma together ❤️

BBC article: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
On November 11th, we observe Remembrance Day to acknowledge the contributions of those who have served in the Armed Forces.

#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Cardiff #ValeOfGlamorgan
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

A reminder that looking after your mental health matters every day.

At CAVDAS, we’re here to support anyone affected by drug or alcohol use across Cardiff and the Vale.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #CAVDAS #YouAreNotAlone #CardiffAndVale
October 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Reposted by CAVDAS
There’s No Wrong Door at CAVDAS ❤️

📍 St Andrew’s, 7 St Andrew’s Place
📍 Y Lanfa, 3–11 West Bute St
📍 Barry, 2–10 Holton Rd

Wherever you are in your journey, we’re here to help.

#NoWrongDoor #CAVDAS #Cardiff #ValeOfGlamorgan #Support
July 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our CAVDAS team will be visiting colleges & universities in Cardiff and the Vale 🎓💙

We’ll be at student events to chat, share support & raise awareness about substance & alcohol services.

#CAVDAS #StudentSupport #Wellbeing
September 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
⭐ What is Harm Reduction?

At CAVDAS, we offer non-judgmental, confidential support to help you stay safer if you use drugs or alcohol.

👉 Visit our Holton Road Hub, any CAVDAS base, or our mobile van for harm reduction services.

#HarmReduction #CAVDAS
September 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Join us for our new Coffee Afternoon at CAV Café!

📅 Starts Wed 17 Sept
🕐 1:00 – 2:30pm
📍 Weekly, same time/place

🍪 Free drinks & biscuits
🌟 Socialise & connect
🤝 Support from staff

No booking needed, just drop in 💛

#CAVDAS #CommunitySupport #Cardiff #TheVale
September 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📢 We’re hiring!

CAVDAS is looking for a Receptionist Administrator for the Adult Services Team, based in Cardiff.

If you’re organised, approachable, and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! ⭐️

#nowhiring #cardiffjobs #ValeJobs #cavdas
September 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we come together to remember loved ones who we have lost, support those who grieve, and stand against stigma 💜

Every life matters. Every story deserves compassion. Let’s keep the conversation open, reduce harm, and show that no one is alone.

#IOAD
August 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Naloxone Saves Lives 💜

Overdose can happen to anyone. Carrying Naloxone means you can act fast and save a life.

At CAVDAS, we provide free training and free Naloxone 💉

👉 Learn it, Carry it, Be ready.

#naloxonesaveslives #naloxone #harmreduction #overdoseawarenessday
August 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Our summer youth programme wrapped up with ‘Capture the Bay’ 🎨

Four young people accompanied by staff spent the day sketching, painting & snapping pics around Cardiff Bay. We finished the afternoon with Nutella sundaes from Mrs Whippy 🍦

#youthprogramme #capturethebay
August 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Overdose Awareness Day is this Sunday 💜

We’ll be out in the community Fri 29th Aug showing our support ahead of the day.

🩸 DBST testing
💉 Naloxone & info
💬 Harm reduction advice
☕ Free refreshments

Everyone’s welcome 💜

#OverdoseAwarenessDay #CAVDAS #NaloxoneSavesLives #Cardiff
August 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
All of our bases, including the NSP, are closed for the Bank Holiday.

If you need support while we’re closed, help is still available 💜

Contact the DAN 24/7 free helpline at 0808 808 2234 for support.

#cavdas #outofhourssupport #alcoholusesupport
#substanceusesupport
August 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Big shoutout to Ceri & Kyle from Hurts so Good for an amazing graffiti workshop 🎨

Young people got hands-on with spray paint, created their own art to take home & had an unforgettable time exploring graffiti!

#YouthExpression #GraffitiArt #PositiveExpression #StreetArtCardiff
August 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Our Summer Programme’s second session at Y-Lanfa was bursting with creativity! 🎨

Two young creatives explored lino printing, crafting unique designs and bringing them to life on paper and T-shirts.

#SummerProgramme #CardiffBay #Cardiff #LinoPrinting #YoungArtists #Creativity
August 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Happy International Youth Day 🌍

Our Children & Young People’s and Families & Concerned Others Teams can often be found in the community. From schools to events, connecting with young people & families 💛

#InternationalYouthDay #YouthEmpowerment #CAVDAS
August 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Our team had a great time at the Over 50's event! 👥

Our dedicated 50+ team is here to offer confidential, non-judgemental support around drug and alcohol use, plus a friendly chat and helpful advice. 💚

#SupportWithoutJudgement #Over50s #HereToHelp #WellbeingSupport
August 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We're hiring! 🚨

CAVDAS is looking for a Peer Navigator.

You’ll be part of our Assertive Outreach & Homelessness Team, supporting people through harm reduction and trauma-informed care.

📍 Based in Cardiff
🗓️ Apply by August 22nd 2025

#CAVDAS #LivedExperience #HarmReduction
August 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
CAVDAS is 3! 🎂

Today we’re celebrating three years of connection, care, and growth.

Thank you to our staff, volunteers, partners and community 🩵

#cavdas #cavdasturns3 #CommunityCare
#SupportAndConnection
August 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Sometimes the smallest steps lead to the biggest changes.

Go at your own pace, you’re moving forward, and that matters. 💙

We’re here, whenever you need.

#OneStepAtATime #KeepGoing #SupportMatters #YouAreNotAlone #CAVDAS
July 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Celebrating a special 70th today! One of our Friday Group service users at Barry CAVDAS marks this milestone with joy, support & community💜

A true reminder of the power of recovery together.

#BarryCAVDAS #RecoveryCommunity #70thBirthday #CAVDAS #CardiffAndTheVale
July 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We're hiring! Join our team as a CAVDAS Homelessness and Assertive Outreach Clinical Administrator ❤

Join our dynamic Multidisciplinary Team and make a real difference.

Apply by July 25th 2025 📄

#CAVDAS #JoinOurTeam #CommunityCare #NowHiring #cardiffandthevale
July 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Proud to have our Family & Concerned Others team and Service Manager speak at a Barod webinar, sharing insights into our support services.🌟

We also showcased "Twinkle Twinkle Arti" and the Welsh version "Arti y Seren Fach", co-created with care.✨

#SupportMatters #CAVDAS
July 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM