Mike Parry Art Award 2023

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We are Ready...

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Ready to support; Ready for change; Ready to make a difference

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Barod is the Welsh word for ‘Ready’

Our aim is to support anyone who is ready to change and to make a difference to their own lives or the lives of others.

This means providing high-quality, free and confidential support and guidance to anyone who is affected by drug or alcohol use, either their own or someone else’s; and raising awareness about the ways we can all help to reduce the harm caused by substance use.

How our services work

The ideas and ethos behind Barod's approach

South East Wales Services

An overview of services currently available in Gwent and Cwm Taf

West Wales Services

An overview of services currently available in Dyfed and Swansea

What we do

What types of services can you access?

Barod helped me improve my knowledge around drugs and alcohol and helped to improve my relationship with my mum.

Service User, Dyfed

Basically you've saved my life. You've got me through things that I wouldn't have attempted on my own. The support and help was there every time I needed it.

Service User, Swansea

Being involved with family therapy has made a massive difference to me and my family.

Family Member, Cwm Taf

You are ace. You are actually ace. It's really good to talk it all through with someone who understands.

Service User, Gwent

Being involved with family therapy has made a massive difference to myself and my family.

Service User, Cwm Taf

The best thing about Barod is how they embrace the good in everyone, truly inspirational. Life changing, in fact.