Cat

Hi my name is Cat Williams, I am 46 years old. My interests are football, tennis & snooker. I played football for many years. I also played pool to a high standard, playing for the county.
I have the job in the complex needs team due to my lived experience. I attend the KRC on a Tuesday & Wednesday in Truro & a Thursday in Falmouth.

Mike

I went through painful separation in 2006 and spiralled into a bad place. I have three wonderful sons, all grown up, who have always supported me through the bad times. I am now enjoying life to the full and delighted to be in a position to help other people through their own difficulties.

Davey

My name is Davey Pickering,  I am a support worker with the complex needs team. I am in recovery from drugs, alcohol and mental health. I have been employed for my lived experience. I really enjoy holiday and travelling and walks with my dog.

I currently visit Bosence on Mondays, and I am in the Pydar Recovery Community on Tuesday and Wednesday and the Falmouth drop-in on Thursday.

Heidi

Hi, my name is Heidi, I am an expert by experience for the complex needs team. I love to try/learn new things, reading, spending time with family and friends and anything holistic.

Heidi is at the Penzance KRC on Thursdays.

Dodie

I live with my husband and three adult children on the outskirts of Redruth. I enjoy walking and swimming in the sea and working on all sorts of art work- including painting and photography.
I have been in recovery for just under 2 years.
I believe that community and connection are vital to my recovery.

Sarah

Hi my name is Sarah. I am 57 married with two children still living to home at 27 and 25 arghh.
I am employed by Cornwall Council to help with the KRC and have had 28 years of lived experience with alcohol abuse. I am very keen to help others who have been in my situation and have been sober for 5 years.
My hobbies are Swimming, Cycling and gardening, I also have an allotment.