We are delighted to announce the launch of our very own app. Designed by young people, with young people in mind, the app brings together reliable information, personal tools, and confidential support — all in one place, free to download. The app boasts a range of features including: Straightforward information: Learn about different substances with honest, … Continued
Following the postponement of the annual Pen y Fan recovery walk last month, we are delighted to announce a new date. The walk will now be taking place on Wednesday 24th September 2025. The meeting point and time for this year’s recovery walk is Pont ar Daf car park (LD3 8NL) at 10.00am. There will be … Continued
We have made the difficult decision to postpone our recovery walk up Pen y Fan tomorrow. We have been monitoring the situation all week and following consultation with our trained rangers it has been agreed that the walk up the mountain is too high a risk due to the forecast heat and exposure to strong … Continued
We are delighted to announce the publication of our terminology guide, ‘Why Language Matters’. This guide has been co-produced with people with lived and living experience of substance use. As part of one of our ‘asks’ within our ‘Setting the blueprint for a more equal and prosperous Wales for people who use substances‘, we set … Continued
All of our services will be open normal working hours for the majority of the Christmas and New Year period. However we will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Please find our opening times during the festive period below. All of our services including our Live Webchat Service: Monday 23rd … Continued
Following the recent riots that have occurred over the last few weeks, we passionately and whole heartedly stand in solidarity with those affected and will forever continue to offer our hand in friendship. True to our values, Barod has a rich history of supporting and working with people from different cultures and we will continue … Continued
We have some really exciting events coming up in 2024 that we would love you to save the dates for. Firstly, on the 19th June, we will be hosting our annual conference which will be held at The Pierhead, in Cardiff Bay. Secondly, the annual Pen Y Fan Recovery walk is back for another year … Continued
The annual national recovery walk at Pen Y Fan is back for 2024 We are delighted to announce that the annual national recovery walk is back for 2024. The event will be taking place on Thursday 11th July at Pen Y Fan, within the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. The meeting point and time … Continued
All of our services, including our Live Webchat, will be CLOSED on the 25th & 26th December, as well as 1st January. If you require support during these times, please contact DAN 247 on 0808 808 2234 or text DAN to 81066.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED** Our annual art competition is back for its fifth year. The Mike Parry Art Award, since it was established in 2019 in memory of a former colleague, has received countless pieces of art that have not only represented the theme of competition for that respective year, but also … Continued
