BAC-IN is a community-led service based in Nottingham and the funding award is part of BIG’s Reaching Communities programme, which aims to help those most in need and build stronger communities. The Lottery money will be used to support the Reach Project, which helps people from black and minority ethnic groups with drug and alcohol problems and also supports their families.
To help build self-confidence and help individuals to give up drugs and alcohol The Reach provides a range of support services. Individuals will be able to access advice and information, counselling, drug and alcohol treatment services, one-to-one and group support, education and training as well as volunteering and peer-mentoring opportunities.
In addition to the existing project, this Big Lottery Fund grant means BAC-IN can now offer a new women's group as well as drop-in surgeries and new prison in-reach services. For more information, visit www.bac-in.co.uk
Sohan Sahota, Service Director at BAC-IN said:
“We are extremely pleased to receive the funding from the Big Lottery Fund. The funding will provide us with the opportunity to further develop BAC-IN’s culturally appropriate education and training programmes, along with family support initiatives that will help address and bring about effective solutions to substance misuse and related issues within the specific BME communities.”
Mick McGrath, Big Lottery Fund Head of Region for the East Midlands, said:
“Drug and alcohol misuse is a problem affecting all sections of society. This Lottery grant means people from black and ethnic minority groups can get the support they need to give up drugs and alcohol. The project will support families affected by substance misuse and help establish stronger family relationships.”
