Cowal Council on Alcohol & Drugs
About Us
Cowal Council on Alcohol & Drugs (CCAD) is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. CCAD is funded by public and private grants and funding streams and, as part of the voluntary sector, does not make any profits.
Mission
To reduce the personal, familial, and social harms caused by problem drug and alcohol use in Cowal and to support clients in developing a more fulfilling life as an active and contributing member of society. To be recognised in Scotland as the leader within the voluntary sector for effective service delivery in rural towns.
Values
We are a client-centred organisation and aim to uphold the dignity of clients, demonstrating our respect for them and their own plans for personal development.
We are committed to increasing the involvement of clients at all levels within the organisation and will provide the necessary support and encouragement.
We are inclusive of all potential clients and strive to remove barriers preventing anyone from gaining access to our services.
We value our staff and volunteers and aim to recruit and retain well motivated people and promote job satisfaction through professional development and training.
We are a community based organisation that values its own reputation and standing within the local community.
We aim to be cost-effective by delivering evidence-based therapies and effective practical and social interventions, using outcome measures to monitor performance.
