Covers Barra & Vatersay. Over 18s. Referrals: any individual or organisation. Support for people with addiction. Information sessions to schools on drugs & alcohol. Facilitates AA meetings (transport can be provided). Also provides community transport, support & advice for community groups, a community newspaper and community radio.
Cancer Care Forum
Caraidean Uibhist SCIO
Over 18. Referrals: GP, Social Work, third sector orgs, addiction nurses, CPNs, Police, self-referral. Befriending service: 1:1 companionship via volunteer befrienders, group activities, encourages community event attendance, off-island escort service for medical appointments (only org on island offering this). All volunteers, befrienders and board members PVG-checked. Recovery service: solution-focused, motivational support for people engaged in problematic substance use across Uist, in partnership with people with lived experience, statutory and third-sector services. CRAFT programme: supports family members affected by a relative’s addiction. First and only org in the Western Isles to hold the Volunteer Friendly Award; Befriending Network member. Provides respite for unpaid carers. Peer-to-peer WhatsApp signposting group for befrienders. Partnership working with Tagsa, Cothrom, WICCF, schools and Health & Social Care. Abides by Fair Work First.