CDARS

.📣 VOTE FOR CDARS IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD! 💙

We're thrilled to announce that CDARS has been shortlisted for FOUR Merton Best Business Awards 2026 categories:

🏆 Best Charity, Social Enterprise or CIC
🏆 Best Sport, Health & Wellbeing Business
🏆 Best Community Impact
🏆 Best Sustainable or Socially Responsible Business

Being recognised in these categories reflects the dedication of our staff, volunteers, partners, and the incredible people and communities we support every day.

If CDARS has made a difference to you, your family, or your community, we'd be honoured to receive your vote in the People's Choice Award.

🔗 Vote using the link in our bio

Thank you for standing with us as we continue to support people across our communities.

💙 CDARS | You Are Not Alone 💙

🔵 Introducing Community Discovery and Recovery Services (CDARS) 🔵

We are pleased to announce that Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services is now Community Discovery and Recovery Services (CDARS).

Our new name reflects the broader support we provide today across mental health, neurodiversity, and recovery services, while remaining true to our values and commitment to the communities we serve.

New name. Same purpose. Continued dedication to helping people discover their strengths and build recovery.

CDARS was delighted to join the community in Merton to celebrate Armed Forces Day and recognise the incredible contribution of our Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families.

As an organisation that works closely with veterans and armed forces personnel, the day held particular significance for us. It was wonderful to see the community come together to celebrate service, sacrifice and the lasting impact of the Armed Forces.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a special occasion.

🎨🌈 Make Art. Make Pride.

Join us for a free Arts & Crafts Wellbeing Workshop hosted by Merton Plus x CDARS! Come create colourful banners and posters for Merton Pride in a safe, welcoming space.

✨ Creative activities
✨ Community connection
✨ Pride banner-making
✨ Free refreshments

📅 Saturday 11 July | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 296a Kingston Road, Wimbledon Chase, SW20 9BQ

Book your spot: [email protected]
Walk-ins welcome too! 💜

Today we pitched up at St Thomas’ Hospital by the Mary Seacole memorial for the armed forces day celebration!

We were alongside some amazing charities, some we know, some we are yet to build with. We were kept entertained by the brilliant military band playing ABBA to Britney Spears…. Who despite the heat, never missed a note!

It’s so great to be at the heart of events like this in the community and expand out outreach and celebrate the armed forces communities we are incredibly proud to serve.

We would also like to thank our Armed Forces Cov Fund Trust for their constant support to the veterans and family members.

Due to the red heat alert this week, Sunset Cafe will be closed on Tuesday and Thursday to keep everyone safe.

We'll be back to serve you soon! Stay cool and hydrated. 💛

📍 Cobham Court, Haslemere Ave, Mitcham CR4 3PR

☀️ Come on in! The Sunshine Recovery Café is hosting an Open Day on 12 June 2026 (16:00-18:00).
​Whether you're looking for mental health support or just want to see the space and grab a free cuppa, everyone is welcome. No booking needed! ☕✨
​📍 296a Kingston Road, SW20 8LX
💻 www.cdars.org.uk