Supporting the people in our local area

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Employability

Looking to get into work, education, or training but unsure where to start? Our dedicated team can help you begin your journey. We are here to help with benefits advice, housing issues and general wellbeing. We listen and advise on the best type of options to suit
you, using our large network of partners to find the right opportunity for you.

Our Job Club sessions are every Tuesday 10am-2.30pm
in The Boswell Centre, Auchinleck
We also run fortnightly sessions every other Tuesday 12pm-2pm at Muirkirk Enterprise Building

CV Writing

We'll help you write a CV that sells your skills and experience to potential employers.

Training & Courses

Give your CV a boost by undertaking a training session, we can help you find a course for you

Application Support

If you require help to complete an application form, our team can give you the guidance you need

Wellbeing

Our 'you first; job later' approach means we'll help you tackle barriers that hold you back

Technology

At our job clubs, we have laptops you can borrow for job searches or completing applications.

Confidence-building

Increase you confidence and
self-esteem then go on and have a fulfilling career

Chris Stakim

Community Engagement Worker

Email: chris@auchinleckacdi.co.uk

Phone: 07565 369 700

Community Welfare Champion

Money is tight and the price of things just keeps going up. It can be hard to know who to turn to when we need a bit of advice and support. This is where our Community Welfare Champion service comes in. Whether it is housing issues, finding out what benefits you are entitled to, challenging a decision or accessing your DWP messages, we can help.

Our Champion will help you understand the issue, help you prepare and connect you with the right people at the right time to get the best help for you.

ACDI believes in including the people we help in finding solutions to their challenges. We explain every step of the way, helping our clients understand the system, building confidence and helping to find that light at the end of the tunnel. We work closely with other agencies and organisations to find you the very best people to get you the support you need. Even if you are not sure about benefits or any other money issue, we can help you identify the real issues, help get you prepared and support you to get back on your feet.

Drop-in to one of our advice sessions

New Cumnock: Town Hall

Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30am-4pm

Catrine: A.M. Brown Institute

Tuesdays 12 noon - 4pm

Cumnock: Community Routes

Thursdays 10:30-12:30

Auchinleck: The Boswell Centre

Tuesdays 9:30am-12 noon
Fridays 9:30am-2:30pm

Muirkirk: Enterprise Building

Fridays 12 noon - 3pm

Please excuse these temporary images as we work to update our website.

Due to staff holidays, Community Welfare Champion drop-in will return Monday 14th October.

Contact Steven Freel to make an appointment

Call 07594 492 658

E-mail steven@auchinleckacdi.co.uk

You can arrange to meet Steven in The Boswell Centre, Auchinleck or at one of his outreach sessions in various community venues around the local area, details of which can be found on our weekly schedule.

Recovery

We support individuals in recovery in a range of ways.

Since I started as ACDI Recovery’s Peer Support Worker in March 2022, The Boswell Centre has become a well known place for people to come and seek advice on addictions and to access crucial services, either for themselves or for their families. To date we have engaged with over 120 people in the community, many of which now attend our weekly groups, which are hosted at The Boswell Centre or The Knowe Garden Centre. We hope that by continuing our work we are able to reduce stigma and support those in their recovery.

Janet Smith, Peer Support Worker

Janet Smith

Email: janet@auchinleckacdi.co.uk

Phone: 07519 102 977

Activities

Join us for our weekly gatherings and occasional outings to external events.

Lost Girls: Mondays 10am-1pm

Ladies in various stages of recovery, sharing their stories and empowering each other.

In the final hour of the group we have meditation and Acudetox, which is an excellent programme to help aid recovery, benefits include:

reducing drug and alcohol cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
reduces stress, clears your mind and enhances a better sleep pattern.
decreases levels of anxiety and promotes better mental and physical stability.

Brunch: Friday 10am-1pm

Rolls, tea and coffee provided. This group allows everyone to share their experiences. We quite often have guest speakers in to give talks and also various other organisations, eg. Home Energy Scotland, NHS Oral Health, amongst other groups which might be relevant to the recovery community. We often discuss our future events here, so it's a great place to get involved and share any ideas!

Art Detox: Tuesdays 10am-12 noon

Art Detox is our recovery and wellness centred art group. It is suitable for everyone regardless of their level of ability. We work alongside local artists to deliver easy to understand and engaging classes.

Cabin Crew: Anytime!

This is a port-a-cabin in the gardens of The Knowe Garden Centre which has been transformed into a safe haven for those who just want time to
themselves. The ideal spot for privacy if you want some peaceful time to care for your wellbeing. This group are also involved in various activities in the garden and local communities.

Trips & Events

We also regularly arrange days out across
Ayrshire as well as holding events such as 'Recovery Together' at our home base at The Boswell Centre.

See video below of our Cold Water Swimming trip to Kelburn.

Larder

Affordable food for our local community

COMING SOON

All welcome at our new larder starting soon. £1 membership fee.

We will have a range of branded cupboard staples available at affordable prices.

Mondays 1pm - 3pm
Thursdays 1pm - 3pm and 5pm - 7pm