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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.

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

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.