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Overdose Awareness Day 2022

Overdose Awareness Day 2022

Aug 30, 2022

DHI is marking Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August with drop-ins at some of our key locations for people to find out more about the risks of overdose and to highlight the support available.

Free health and wellbeing event in Bath

Free health and wellbeing event in Bath

Aug 11, 2022

A free health and wellbeing event for people who are homeless, in unsuitable housing, or have a drug or alcohol problem and may struggle with healthcare issues takes place at the charity Developing Health and Independence’s (DHI) Treatment Centre at 14 St. James’s Parade in Bath on Tuesday 16th August from 10am – 4pm.

Supporting those affected by the drug or alcohol use of a loved one

Supporting those affected by the drug or alcohol use of a loved one

Jul 08, 2022

Developing Health and Independence (DHI) recently hosted its 15th annual Reach Out conference – an event for for those affected by the drug or alcohol use of a loved one.

MDMA: Know Your Stuff

MDMA: Know Your Stuff

Jun 24, 2022

After two disrupted summers following the pandemic, festival season is back. Anticipation and excitement amongst a whole new generation of festivalgoers is likely to be extremely high, which is why DHI is launching a new campaign aimed at providing clear and practical harm reduction advice for young people who choose to use MDMA this summer.

Reach Out Conference 2022

Reach Out Conference 2022

Jun 17, 2022

Around 70 people attended DHI's annual Reach Out conference at the Somerdale Pavilion in Keynsham on Thursday 7 June - the first time since 2019 that the event has been held in person.

Free Teaching Resources for Schools and Colleges in Wiltshire

Free Teaching Resources for Schools and Colleges in Wiltshire

May 20, 2022

DHI’s online advice tool for young people – The Wrap – has launched a range of specialist resources that schools, colleges and professionals working with young people can access for FREE in Wiltshire.

DHI to launch new Peer Academy

DHI to launch new Peer Academy

May 06, 2022

DHI is launching an exciting new training academy that will help some of the most vulnerable and excluded groups in the West of England.

Reach Out 2022

Reach Out 2022

May 04, 2022

DHI is hosting its 15th annual Reach Out conference – an event for those affected by the drug or alcohol use of a loved one.

Make a Difference – Join our User Voices Group

Make a Difference – Join our User Voices Group

Mar 31, 2022

We’re looking for clients to join DHI’s User Voices Group. Reporting directly to our Board, User Voices scrutinises organisational methods for the on-going review and development of DHI.

Gorilla in a Pink Mask

DHI to receive donation from sale of work by legendary artist Banksy

Feb 14, 2022

DHI is set to receive a proportion of the proceeds of the sale of a unique mural by legendary Bristol-based artist, Banksy.

Saltford Santa Dash Event

Saltford Santa's Raise Vital Funds for Project 28

Jan 31, 2022

Saltford’s annual Santa Dash event has raised a fantastic £4,625 for DHI’s Project 28 service.