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It's possible, with help, to turn things round!

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If you need a hand getting back on your feet, kicking an addiction or just someone to talk to, we are here to help. Contact details are in the column on the right.

Who is TPCI for?

Anyone with a genuine desire to leave behind the harm caused by alcohol or drug misuse.

If you can answer "yes" to the following question then the Day Centre at TPCI is for you: "Do you have a genuine desire to change?"

You do not have to be "good with your hands" to benefit from TPCI, places in the Day Centre are structured around each individual. It is not a requirement to use the machinery, lathes or be good at woodwork, time at the Day Centre can be filled around, coffee, counselling, DVD's on recovery issues and chat.

We take referrals from 18 to 80 year olds regardless of sex, race, beliefs, sexuality or background.

This includes a belief in the intrinsic value of all people and their right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Family members need help too...

Do you have a spouse, family member or friend who's life is being destroyed by addiction? give us a call or email... we may just be able to help.

What about confidentiality?

Everything shared at TPCI is kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL we do not share any part of discussions or reveal to others those who attend the Day Centre.

What approach to we adopt?

We leave the "preaching" to the preachers! We avoid adding more guilt to an already guilt-ridden person by throwing Bible verses at them (which they probably know by heart!) We find by simply sharing our own personal experience, strength, hope and examples of how God has worked in our own lives seems to work best.

No advice - No judgement - No preaching!

Put yourself in a position to receive God's grace and you'll receive it!

Two Wolves

One night an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves."

"One is evil. It is anger, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.

The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about this for a minute then asked, "Grandfather, which wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."

A lesson we should all learn

Little girl crying The late Bishop Gerald Kennedy told the delightful story of a little girl who returned home late from running a message for her mother. When mother demanded she explain why she was late, the little girl said she had met a friend who was crying because her doll was broken. Pleased, the mother expressed surprise that her little girl had known how to fix a broken doll. But then the girl said, "No, mummy, I didn't fix her doll. I couldn't. It was broken too bad. I just sat down and helped her cry."

A lesson from the Geese

Have you ever wondered why migrating geese fly in V formation? As with most animal behaviour, there is a good reason from which we can learn a valuable principle of mutual aid in support groups.

As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an "uplift" for the bird following. By flying in V group formation, the whole flock adds 71% more flying range than if each bird flew alone.

Whenever a goose falls out of the group formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the "lifting power" of the bird immediately in front.

When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies at the point position.

The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

When a goose gets sick, wounded, or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow him down to help and protect him. They stay with him until he is either able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out on their own, with another group, or catch up with the flock.

Recovery is a process - not an event!

Contact information for Turning Point Craft Initiative:

For a Referral form

write, email or call into our Day Centre at:

The Day Centre
Wadbister
Girlsta
Shetland
ZE2 9SQ

You can also contact us by:

phone: 01595 840455

email: info@tpci.shetland.co.uk

Other local help and support:

Shetland Alcohol Support Services (SASS)

phone 01595 695363

email alcohol support

Shetland Community Drugs Team

phone 01595 696698

email scdt@zetnet.co.uk

An initial consultation with your local GP is highly recommended.

The National Drugs Helpline telephone number is 0800 776600.
This is a confidential 24 hour helpline.

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Note:

Families need help too...
Families of people who misuse alcohol and/or drugs are often called the ‘forgotten clients’ – they can be as damaged by the addiction of the addict in the family as the addict is.

Persistence in recovery is the key to continuous achievements.

The choice you make today will determine your tomorrow.