Charity seeking more help to manage its service-users
A Manx charity says it needs a funding boost to cope with the increase in demand it's seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Motiv8 is currently helping 405 people on the Island with their own, or a family member's, misuse of drugs, alcohol, gambling or gaming.
But it only has 14 members of staff.
It's believed nine in every 1000 people have a gambling disorder.
Motiv8 says for every person suffering with an addiction - as many as six family members, close friends or relatives will be affected as a result.
Chief executive of the charity Thea Ozenturk says more help would be beneficial to ensure they can sustain a zero waiting list policy:
SPC says project to replace Manannan ongoing despite claims from minister it's 'on pause'
Trial Deemster would likely have been replaced
Replica Christopher Columbus ship extends stay in capital
Local golf club celebrating 30 years of ladies section
