Wales

HMP Cardiff

Service delivered in prison

HMP Cardiff is a men’s prison located in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. We deliver a 12-step recovery programme at this prison.

How we help

We deliver a 12-week, abstinence-based drug treatment recovery programme called Y Bont, which means ‘The Bridge’ in Welsh.

‘Y Bont’ is based on the 12-step model for recovery from addiction, but with additional elements.

Everyone will have the chance to learn useful coping skills and receive guidance to make real changes. Some of the reasons why we often find it hard to change – even when we want to – are explored, along with strategies for maintaining abstinence and creating different, less destructive, behaviour patterns.

Clients will be supported by trained Drug and Alcohol Practitioners. Our Practitioners can also support clients with advice and guidance on what through-the-gate support is available upon release.

How to refer

Any prison resident can self-refer to the service and we accept referrals from third parties. If a staff member or third party refers a resident we will assess the resident if they agree to engage.

Our partners

HMP Cardiff
Kaleidoscope, who deliver the Dyfodol service inside HMP Cardiff