We help those who are excluded from society, and those at risk, to turn their lives around

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We offer a range of services in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.

Free and confidential advice and support for adults with a drug or alcohol misuse problem.

Adult drug & alcohol treatment

Advice and support for young people who need help with their substance use

Young people's drug & alcohol services

Providing housing to socially excluded people

Housing provision

Helping people to get or maintain tenancies

Housing advice and support

When a loved one has a drug or alcohol problem, family members and carers can also need support.

Families & carers services

Improving mental and physical health by connecting people with their communities

Social Prescribing

"I’m now able to focus on doing nice things with my children and moving my life forwards."

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Help Us

Volunteers add real value to DHI and whatever the role, you could help us to reach out to even more people in the community and their families. Without volunteers, our impact on social exclusion would not be as successful.

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You can also support DHI by fundraising and donating directly.

Latest News

Carla volunteers with DHI’s treatment services team in Bath

Local charity seeks new volunteers

Jan 19, 2022

Looking to gain skills and experience in the health and social care sector? Leading South West charity Developing Health and Independence (DHI) is looking for new volunteers to support its treatment services in Midsomer Norton.

DHI Launches New Housing and Treatment Centre in Bath

Dec 15, 2021

Leading South West charity Developing Health and Independence (DHI) has launched an innovative new centre in Bath for people to quickly and easily get advice around issues linked to housing, alcohol and drugs.

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, visits our Bristol peer service

Mayor of Bristol visits Bristol Peers

Nov 29, 2021

We were delighted to welcome Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, to DHI’s Bristol peer service at Brunswick Court this month.