DHI is a local charity that was set up to help people out of the cycle of homelessness, social isolation and drug or alcohol abuse. Our aim is to offer people a wide range of services that help them gain control of their lives again and live independently.
We provide a comprehensive range of services in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset for people who are socially excluded for reasons such as homelessness, alcohol or drug problems, learning disabilities or emotional difficulties.
We help people to turn their lives around by tackling both the causes and consequences of social exclusion through practical and emotional support services such as information, advice, housing, counselling, activities, and employment and training opportunities
* Family and carer support
* Education, training and employment
* Volunteering
* Peer Mentoring
* Community Engagement
* Anti Discrimination and Stimga work within local communities
Facebook -
DHI: https://www.facebook.com/DevelopingHealthIndependence
BDP: https://www.facebook.com/bristoldrugsproject/
Twitter -
DHI: https://twitter.com/dhi_online
BDP: https://twitter.com/bdproads
Head Office - info@dhi-online.org.uk
Head Office - 01225 478730
Locations we operate in
DHI (Developing Health and Independence) Bristol - 0117 44 00 540
Brunswick Court, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Services we Provide
Children and families
Overview
DHI Bristol provides a range of services including support for the family and carers of individuals with drug and alcohol concerns.
DHI Bristol is part of the Bristol ROADS (Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service).
What we do
Family and Carer Support
Support is available to anyone who is affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use such as a family member or friend.
Advice, information and signposting - this is available face to face, on the phone, via email or through a contact enquiry form on our website
A live website chat - (available for 2 hours a day) providing online communication with a member of staff (not active yet).
Assessment - is undertaken with everyone with work with to establish need in order to create an individual package of support
Support groups
We will be delivering a number of support groups for family and carers of individuals with drug and alcohol concerns.
Solution focused brief counselling – this is available as 1:1 and couples sessions
Family meetings
Parent and Carer Training Programme (PACT)
Where we do it
Service is available at a range of satellite locations throughout Bristol, including;
Greenway Community Practice,
Greystoke Avenue, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 6AF
@Symes Community Building,
Peterson Avenue, Hartcliffe, Bristol BS13 OBE
Barton Hill Settlement,
43 Ducie Rd, Bristol BS5 0AX
Knowle West Health Park,
Downton Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1WH
Please contact us for details and to book a place.
How to access
To find out more please contact us directly by one of the following means:
Call - 0117 916 6588
Email - info@dhibristol.org.uk
Complete - an online enquiry form which you can find here.
Fax - 0117 9166593
Attitudes, thinking and behaviour
Overview
DHI Bristol provides a range of services including tackling discrimination and stigma in local communities..
DHI is part of the Bristol ROADS (Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service).
What we do
Tackling Discrimination and Stigma
DHI will be engaging with local communities to dispel misunderstandings around drugs and alcohol. This will include promoting closer working with the treatment service, those being supported in recovery and the communities in which they live.
If you are a community group, e.g. a faith group, a mutual aid group such as AA or a local organisation we can help in many ways:
Run a stall at your event
Speak at an event
Talk to a group of people
Provide information and advice on your website
Arrange for a peer supporter to come and tell you or others their recovery story and help share awareness and understanding of what the journey entail
Resolve to Stop the Violence Programme (RSVP)
This programme address's abusive behaviour in domestic relationships. If you are working with someone who has acknowledged their behaviour and is looking to change then please consider a referral to this scheme.
Referral criteria:
- Male
- Aged over 18
- Committed to addressing their abusive behaviour
Where we do it
We are able to deliver the services listed overleaf at any venue located within Bristol.
How to access
To find out more please contact us directly by one of the following means:
Call - 0117 916 6588
Email - info@dhibristol.org.uk
Complete - an online enquiry form which you can find here.
Fax - 0117 9166593
To access the Resolve to Stop the Violence Programme please complete the attached referral form and send to emmaburton@dhibristol.org.uk
Select below useful downloads relating to this service
Education, training and employment
Overview
DHI Bristol provides a range of services including education, training and employment opportunities.
DHI is part of the Bristol ROADS (Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service).
What we do
DHI will be providing a comprehensive recruitment, training, and support package to those in recovery through Bristol ROADS, so that they can provide the best encouragement to others in their recovery and develop skills for their own future.
This is through our peer support programme: Helping others shows the Peer Supporter how far they have travelled and progressed their own recovery. Click here to find out more: http://www.dhibristol.org.uk/peer-support/
Where we do it
Services will be provided at a range of locations across Bristol and in conjunction with a variety of providers to suit all needs and interests.
How to access
To find out more please contact us directly by one of the following means:
Call - 0117 916 6588
Email - info@dhibristol.org.uk
Complete - an online enquiry form which you can find here.
Fax - 0117 9166593
Drugs
Overview
DHI Bristol provides a range of services including support for the family and carers of individuals with drug and alcohol concerns.
DHI Bristol is part of the Bristol ROADS (Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service).
What we do
Family and Carer Support
Support is available to anyone who is affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use such as a family member or friend.
Advice, information and signposting - this is available face to face, on the phone, via email or through a contact enquiry form on our website
A live website chat - (available for 2 hours a day) providing online communication with a member of staff (not active yet).
Assessment - is undertaken with everyone with work with to establish need in order to create an individual package of support
Support groups
We will be delivering a number of support groups for family and carers of individuals with drug and alcohol concerns.
Solution focused brief counselling – this is available as 1:1 and couples sessions
Family meetings
Parent and Carer Training Programme (PACT)
Where we do it
Service is available at a range of satellite locations throughout Bristol, including:
Brunswick Court
Brunswick Square, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Greenway Community Practice,
Greystoke Avenue, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 6AF
@Symes Community Building,
Peterson Avenue, Hartcliffe, Bristol BS13 OBE
Barton Hill Settlement,
43 Ducie Rd, Bristol BS5 0AX
Knowle West Health Park,
Downton Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1WH
Please contact us for details and to book a place.
How to access
To find out more please contact us directly by one of the following means:
Call - 0117 916 6588
Email - info@dhibristol.org.uk
Complete - an online enquiry form which you can find here.
Fax - 0117 9166593
Alcohol
Overview
DHI Bristol provides a range of services including support for the family and carers of individuals with drug and alcohol concerns.
DHI Bristol is part of the Bristol ROADS (Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service).
What we do
Family and Carer Support
Support is available to anyone who is affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use such as a family member or friend.
Advice, information and signposting - this is available face to face, on the phone, via email or through a contact enquiry form on our website
A live website chat - (available for 2 hours a day) providing online communication with a member of staff (not active yet).
Assessment - is undertaken with everyone with work with to establish need in order to create an individual package of support
Support groups
We will be delivering a number of support groups for family and carers of individuals with drug and alcohol concerns.
Solution focused brief counselling – this is available as 1:1 and couples sessions
Family meetings
Parent and Carer Training Programme (PACT)
Where we do it
Service is available at a range of satellite locations throughout Bristol, including:
Brunswick Court
Brunswick Square, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Greenway Community Practice,
Greystoke Avenue, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 6AF
@Symes Community Building,
Peterson Avenue, Hartcliffe, Bristol BS13 OBE
Barton Hill Settlement,
43 Ducie Rd, Bristol BS5 0AX
Knowle West Health Park,
Downton Road, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1WH
Please contact us for details and to book a place.
How to access
To find out more please contact us directly by one of the following means:
Call - 0117 916 6588
Email - info@dhibristol.org.uk
Complete - an online enquiry form which you can find here.
Fax - 0117 9166593