Challenging Dependency
The Council for Dependency Problems (CDP) has been providing services successfully for 20 years, in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. We are actively looking at expanding both the area in which we operate, moving at first to a regional basis, and the range of services that we offer. Most importantly, we want to be able to offer brand new services to children to help them avoid the problems of drug and alcohol abuse.
We work closely with public bodies, particularly in Health and Local Government, but continue to ensure the independence of our Charity. However, we recognise that joint working can make for more effective use of resources in meeting service user’s needs and the CDP recognises that an increase in such activity is good for public confidence in the Charity. The Charity Commission believes that all charities should consider seriously and imaginatively whether there are ways in which they could do more and better for their service users by working together.
Shared service delivery continues to be a serious commitment for CDP
The CDP exists to provide locally accessible and accountable opportunities for individuals and families to address substance related problems, including dependence and thereby live more resourceful lives.
In order to fulfil this purpose, the Council for Dependency Problems will:
- Provide a range of services including referral to appropriate providers of services that are delivered in a way that meets individual needs.
- Make the maintenance of confidentiality one of the constant aspects of our service provision.
- Assist users of substances to gain a sense of their self worth and attain levels of personal responsibility for, and control over, their lives that enables acceptance and integration into their community and wider society.
- Recognise the skills and commitment of our staff as central to our ability to achieve this mission.
To view our leaflets on How We Work with Clients and CDP’s Service Description, please see our Publications section.
