Cwm Taf Morgannwg Choices

Choices is part of an integrated substance use service Young people aged 11-25 and their families affected by drug or alcohol use, whether this relates to their own use or someone else’s. We also work closely with local partners to help young people access the right support for their needs.

We provide confidential advice, information, assessment, harm reduction, treatment and recovery support, as well as referrals and signposting to local services from fixed bases and community venues.

We offer a wide range of free support and educational services, designed to meet the needs of young people as well as the professionals who work with them.

Website: https://daspa.org.uk/.

We cover Cwm Taf Morgannwg, including Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.

Advice, information and brief interventions
School and education programmes
awareness campaigns
Information stands
Training and workforce development
Youth club engagement
Needle exchange, naloxone and Nyxoid provision
1:1 Treatment and support, including psychosocial interventions, co-occurring casework, pre and post detox support and referral for residential rehabilitation where appropriate

DASPA (Drug and Alcohol Single Point of Access) is the single point of contact for referrals into substance use services across the area. Professional referrals can be made via https://daspa.org.uk/.

Calls can be made to DASPA directly on 0300 333 0000 for information, advice and referrals.

Young people can text: 07436315344.

After a referral is received, DASPA will review the information and identify the most appropriate support. This may include advice, assessment, brief support, treatment and recovery support, signposting, or referral to specialist services.

If the referral is passed to Barod, the person will be allocated a caseworker within two working days. The caseworker will contact them to arrange an assessment, discuss their needs and priorities, and agree treatment goals together.

People can access clinical services, including Tier 3 and Tier 4 services, through DASPA. Following contact or referral, screening and assessment will identify the most appropriate pathway, which may include specialist treatment and support, pre and post detox support, or referral for residential rehabilitation where appropriate.

Bridgend: Celtic Court, Tremains Road, Bridgend CF31 1TZ.

Pontypridd: The Next Step, Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd CF37 2BP.

Merthyr Tydfil

Marsh House, Dynevor Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AY: Monday to Thursday, 9am–5pm; Friday, 9am–4:30pm
Merthyr Town Centre Hub, St Tydfil’s Centre: every Wednesday, 10am–3pm (Drop in – no exchange)

Bridgend

Celtic Court, Tremains Road, Bridgend CF31 1TZ: Monday to Thursday, 9am–5pm; Friday, 9am–4:30pm

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Calon Las Community Hub, Gurnos CF47 9SB: every Friday, 10am–3pm
Ty Harrington, Pentre CF41 7BL: every Monday, 10am–3pm
The Lighthouse Project, Tonyrefail CF39 8PA: every Tuesday, 10am–3pm
Hartshorn House, Maesteg CF34 9EE: every other Friday, 9:30am–1pm

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Our bases

Needle and Syringe Programmes