Our Impact
We know we make a difference and have a positive impact on the clients we work with. The figures below and the individual stories show just what a difference we make everyday.
The story in numbers:
- We receive over 15,000 new referrals for help and support each year.
- 62% of our clients leave treatment no longer dependant on drugs or alcohol
- 35% become abstinent
- 65% of our clients require only three months or less involvement in treatment but all are offered ongoing support
- During their time in treatment with our services 20% of clients report an improvement in their physical health
- 27% report an improvement in their mental wellbeing
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Bridging the Gap is an innovative training programme designed to help people who have experienced substance misuse related problems, gain the skills needed to help them become work-ready. It has a track record of providing a pathway into paid employment, voluntary work or further education through gaining skills and experience in a social care setting.
In Spring 2011 we carried out an extensive evaluation of all the Bridging the Gap courses and it is clear that the course has a positive impact on the lives of the students who participate.
- 100% planned to go onto voluntary or paid work in the future
- 91.7% planned to move into voluntary or paid work in the future
- 100% of the students felt more confident
- 96% had more self respect
- 100% felt more motivate
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