Dear Emma,

My name is Robert Stones. I have been here at the Milton Keynes office doing the 13 week IAP Program and I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff here for their support and help. I was not sure what A4e could do for a recovering alcoholic ex prisoner, but to my surprise i was treated with respect and understanding.

Support for people like me is very hard to find and is dependant on location and funding. Since I have been here I have found the funding for the next level of my on going teacher training, (i am a volunteer substance misuse tutor with the pukka project at HMP Woodhill) and I give alcohol awareness presentations here at A4e. It is my aim to role out a misuse program in the local area using ex-addicts/prisoners who like me have the experiance and knowledge of what it is like having an addiction problem. However like most projects funding is an issue, ie Milton Keynes council has cut drug and alcohol education by 11% (£250.000) this year and more cuts to follow…

Lee Clowes has been a God send. He has bought teaching aids/tools to help with my presentations and the feed back I have had is outstanding, I believe that this kind of education is a must! Not only for those addicted but for everyone. If you can help with any ideas or contacts I would be most grateful.

Again many thanks to A4e who have made me feel human again and not a cast off.
 

Yours
Bob Stones
 

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