for people in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse
what is Gwellheans?
Gwellheans is a non-residential facility that supports adults in recovery from drug and alcohol issues through its structured day programmes.
We provide a wide range of groups, projects and activities, as well as individual support, and also have links with an extensive range of community resources.
The aim is to equip individuals with the skills and confidence necessary to avoid relapsing and to move into community life through social, education and therapeutic activities.
Our role is not to help people to use substances in a less harmful way; rather, to help people avoid altogether the use of substances that cause them harm.
Our structured day programme is funded by DAAT, the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Drug and Alcohol Action Team.
who is Gwellheans for?
- you will have taken action to stop your substance abuse. This could be detox or rehab, counselling, support from your GP or other agencies
- you want to maintain and progress your recovery and achieve independence from services
- you are over 16 years old
our mission statement
Gwellheans supports people recovering from addiction to drugs or alcohol. We do this in the form of non-residential programmes, groups and activities and work within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We were established in 1996 as a result of a local initiative and have gradually grown and evolved since then. We work on the basis that we will try to help everyone who comes to us to lead a successful and rewarding life beyond Gwellheans but we are also committed to working with people for as long as they need us, not for a specified period. We will help clients to develop their positive motivation to change. We believe that recovery is possible, that old life-styles can be left behind and that new lives can be successfully created. Our overall aim is to help people progress along their personal pathway to recovery by providing the support needed to reintegrate, prevent relapse, build confidence, establish new skills, find somewhere to live, develop education and get help finding work. Services are provided free of charge and anyone in recovery can self refer or be referred by an agency.
