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Developing Health & Independence is a local charity that was set up in 1999 to help people out of the cycle of homelessness, social isolation and drug or alcohol abuse.

One of our strengths is being able to respond to our clients’ needs by offering a tailored programme from a range of practical and emotional support services.

We do not provide Out of Hours or emergency support. If you need help in an emergency or outside of our working hours (9am-5pm Monday to Friday), visit our Out of hours help page.


Our Services

We offer a range of services in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.

Free and confidential advice and support for adults with a drug or alcohol misuse problem.

Adult drug & alcohol treatment

Adult drug & alcohol treatment

Advice and support for young people who need help with their substance use

Young people's drug & alcohol services

Young people's drug & alcohol services

Interventions to target the complex needs of people who offend

Criminal Justice Service

Criminal Justice Service

Forging Ahead is a specialised employment support service.

Forging Ahead

Forging Ahead

Practical, independent support with housing

Reach: Housing advice and support

Reach: Housing advice and support

Providing housing to socially excluded people

Housing provision

Housing provision

When a loved one has a drug or alcohol problem, family members and carers can also need support.

Families & carers services

Families & carers services