Kaleidoscope
@Kaleidoscope68
Kaleidoscope helps people facing drug, alcohol & mental health issues to achieve change together. Creu dyfodol mwy disglair 🏴
The numbers don't lie: The reality of #alcoholsupport for some of our services: 🔘 35.9% increase in referrals 🔘 Female referrals driving growth 🔘 Record-breaking year Supporting @AlcoholChangeUK in #alcoholawarenessweek Every person matters. Every story counts.




CEO Rondine Molinaro shared her story with our Birchwood residents. Rondine: "spending time with people who use our services is invaluable. It lets me know what we do well & what we can improve on, giving me time to sit & share thoughts about wider systems, policy & stigma"

This week, our CEO Rondine Molinaro, Central Services Director Gareth Watts, Lead Clinician Dr Mohan de Silva, and Clinical Services Manager Kate McDougall visited Birchwood at Kaleidoscope House They spent time with staff and residents. It was a valuable opportunity to connect

We’re pleased to announce that Gavin Jones has been appointed as the new Harm Reduction Lead for Kaleidoscope. This role will be in addition to his current position as Head of Service for @TheGDAS Congratulations Gavin! #harmreduction

Yesterday was the annual @TheGDAS picnic in Newport, always a special day! Staff, volunteers, and peers all came together for a day of connection, laughter, and wellbeing. From mindful moments to meaningful conversations, it was a brilliant day!
Great to be back at the DDN conference last week! Ruth from Research, Development & Innovation, Elwyn & Vicky from Kaleidoscope Co Production, and Jimmy from Birchwood at Kaleidoscope House had fantastic conversations with so many people who stopped by their stall.

Professor Wulf Livingston at Wrexham University and the Welsh Centre for Alcohol and Drugs provide significant insights into alcohol harms across Wales. We are examining the data, evidence & user feedback to shape our clinical & psychosocial approaches to address alcohol harm.

It's Alcohol Awareness Week! 🏴 Whether you're concerned about your own drinking, supporting a loved one, or just want to know what help is available - you don't have to face it alone. Here are 6 trusted resources available to people in Wales.

“What does a home alcohol detox really look like?” To watch the full video, head over to: youtu.be/W_txoHPHjYM #HomeDetox #AlcoholRecovery #NurseLife #BehindTheScenes #AddictionSupport #RealStories
Alcohol Awareness Week 2025 🧡 Mo, a @voicesactionchange representative, reflects on how alcohol became part of her work culture. Workplaces can help. Compassion matters. #AlcoholAndWork #AlcoholAwarenessWeek #SupportNotStigma #CAVDAS
This Alcohol Awareness Week, we sat down with Will to talk about alcohol and work 💼 💙 Will also opened up about his experience at Birchwood and his goals moving forward. @AlcoholChangeUK #alcoholandwork
🛡️ Harm Reduction in Action 💚 Rhys Morgan’s recovery journey is a powerful reminder that change is possible with the right support, determination, and belief. 🙌 #GDAS #HarmReduction #AlcoholAwarenessWeek #RealStories

For Alcohol Awareness Week 🧠, we sat down with Brian to talk about his personal journey with alcohol, how it has shaped his working life, and his reflections on stigma and awareness today 💬✨. @AlcoholChangeUK
Part 3 "Speaking Up: My Story of Change and Growth"♥️ As part of #alcoholawarenessweek , we’re sharing a powerful anonymous story of strength, recovery, and hope. Thank you to the incredible individual who bravely opened up about her journey ♥️


Part 2 "Speaking Up: My Story of Change and Growth"♥️ As part of #alcoholawarenessweek , we’re sharing a powerful anonymous story of strength, recovery, and hope. Thank you to the incredible individual who bravely opened up about her journey ♥️




Part 1 "Speaking Up: My Story of Change and Growth"♥️ As part of #alcoholawarenessweek , we’re sharing a powerful anonymous story of strength, recovery, and hope. Thank you to the incredible individual who bravely opened up about her journey ♥️♥️




Ecstasy pills are back to pre-Covid strengths with an average of TWO doses in ONE pill. Over 95% of pills do contain MDMA & very few are adulterated. Most people become unwell from taking too much. Please don’t be one of them. #TakeQuarterSipWater #GoSlowStayLow #JustSayKnow
What do we know from The Loop’s 2025 testing? * 1 pill is not 1 dose: average pill strength = 192mg MDMA (nearly 2 adult doses) * Pills are high & variable strength: containing 1-3 doses or more * Adulteration is low * None were nitazenes #TakeQuarterSipWater #DontDoubleDrop
Alcohol Awareness Week 2025 💙 Russ from @voicesactionchange shares how alcohol, mental health & work became closely linked in his life. Workplaces play a key role in offering support. At CAVDAS, we offer training to help them do just that. #AlcoholAwarenessWeek
It's Alcohol Awareness Week 2025 🧡 We're joining @AlcoholChangeUK to highlight the complex relationship between alcohol and work. At CAVDAS, we offer non-judgmental, harm reduction advice and support. #AlcoholAwarenessWeek #HarmReduction #AlcoholAndWork
Alcohol Awareness Week 2025 This week, we're joining @AlcoholChangeUK to focus on Alcohol and Work. As a harm reduction organisation, Kaleidoscope knows the relationship between alcohol and work is complex. eking resources, we're here to help. #alcoholawarenessweek
