CAVDAS
@cavdas25.bsky.social
Cardiff and the Vale Drug and Alcohol Service
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
🗓 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
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
🗓 Friday 19th December
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 CAVDAS, St Fagans Room, 7 St Andrew’s Pl, CF10 3BE
#cardiffbookclub #bookclubs
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
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
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
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
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...
Let’s keep talking & challenge stigma together ❤️
BBC article: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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...
Let’s keep talking & challenge stigma together ❤️
BBC article: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
On November 11th, we observe Remembrance Day to acknowledge the contributions of those who have served in the Armed Forces.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Cardiff #ValeOfGlamorgan
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Cardiff #ValeOfGlamorgan
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 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
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Cardiff #ValeOfGlamorgan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We’ll be at student events to chat, share support & raise awareness about substance & alcohol services.
#CAVDAS #StudentSupport #Wellbeing
⭐ 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
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
⭐ 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
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
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
📅 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
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
📅 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
📢 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
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
📢 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
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
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
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
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
Every life matters. Every story deserves compassion. Let’s keep the conversation open, reduce harm, and show that no one is alone.
#IOAD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today we’re celebrating three years of connection, care, and growth.
Thank you to our staff, volunteers, partners and community 🩵
#cavdas #cavdasturns3 #CommunityCare
#SupportAndConnection
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
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
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
Go at your own pace, you’re moving forward, and that matters. 💙
We’re here, whenever you need.
#OneStepAtATime #KeepGoing #SupportMatters #YouAreNotAlone #CAVDAS
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
A true reminder of the power of recovery together.
#BarryCAVDAS #RecoveryCommunity #70thBirthday #CAVDAS #CardiffAndTheVale
July 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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
A true reminder of the power of recovery together.
#BarryCAVDAS #RecoveryCommunity #70thBirthday #CAVDAS #CardiffAndTheVale
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
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
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
Join our dynamic Multidisciplinary Team and make a real difference.
Apply by July 25th 2025 📄
#CAVDAS #JoinOurTeam #CommunityCare #NowHiring #cardiffandthevale
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
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
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
We also showcased "Twinkle Twinkle Arti" and the Welsh version "Arti y Seren Fach", co-created with care.✨
#SupportMatters #CAVDAS