Perth & Kinross ADP Service Information Guide 2011 E- EDITION Produced: 8 June 2011 1|Page Perth & Kinross ADP would like to welcome you to this edocument which will outline the services available to people seeking support and recovery from alcohol & drugs. This guide will also outline support and advice available to carers and partners of service users and those in recovery. Perth & Kinross is in a good position whereas we have a range of services available to people co-located within one building this is Highland House, which is located in Suite A3, St Catherine’s Road, Perth PH1 5YA, and is in easy reach of the town centre of Perth. The philosophy is of a developing “one stop shop” for people who are addressing the issues that face them around alcohol & drugs. Perth & Kinross ADP has a strong partnership tradition which we hope to build on over the next few years, we hope to develop services and build on our work in the recovery agenda. Bill Nicoll Chair of Perth and Kinross ADP 2|Page Contents Page 2 Welcome Page 3 Contents Pages 4 & 5 Highland House Introduction and Contact Details Page 6 Twelve Point Pledge to people in Recovery, their carers, families and the local community Substance Misuse Services Services Provided by Highland House Team Page 7 Page 8 Alcohol, Drug & BBV Team Open Access Service Page 9 Barnardos Hopscotch Page 10 Action for Children Arrest Referral Service Page 10 Cair Scotland Eclips Page 11 Cair Scotland WEB Project and Streets Ahead Page 12 Change is a Must Page 13 NHS Tayside Substance Misuse Services Page 14 Tayside Council Alcohol Blood Borne Virus Services Alcohol, Drug & BBV Team Blood Borne Service Page 15 Page 16 Body Positive Page 17 NHS Tayside Hepatitis C Clinics Resettlement Services Alcohol, Drug & BBV Team Homeless Multiple and Complex Needs and Prison Resettlement Service Page 18 Carers Services Alcohol, Drug & BBV Team Carers Support Services Page 19 Recovery Orientated Services Inspiral Page 20 Page 21 Epics Page 22 CATH – Churches Action For The Homeless Page 23 Alcohol Anonymous DISCLAIMER All information included in this booklet is correct at the time of publication, but can be subject to change. Please contact agencies directly for the latest information. 3|Page Alcohol & Drugs Services in Perth & Kinross: Information Guide 2011 What is provided by Highland House? Highland House is the office base for several organisations working in the field of substance misuse and services for people with a blood borne virus (BBV) e.g. HIV or Hepatitis C. They also have consultation rooms where clients can be seen on an appointment basis. Most of the organisations in Highland House also operate on an ‘outreach basis’ which means that staff can sometimes travel out to provide services from other offices across rural Perthshire. Please contact the individual service for details. Who are Highland House Services for? Highland House offer specialist services and/ or advice to anyone over 16 years of age who lives in Perth and Kinross and requires support with any of the following: Substance misuse; drugs or alcohol A diagnosis of a BBV (e.g. HIV or hepatitis C) Requiring advice or assistance with resettlement following a stay in prison We also provide dedicated support to the families and carers of people with substance misuse issues. To Contact Highland House: Alcohol, Drug and BBV Team Leader Highland House Unit A3 St Catherine’s Road Perth PH1 5YA Telephone: 01738 474455 Email: daservices@pkc.gov.uk We welcome your views on this information guide Please forward any comments to the contact details above. 4|Page Getting To Highland House: Highland House is close to the centre of Perth to allow convenient access for people using public transport or travelling by car. Highland House sits prominently on St Catherine’s Road, across from the Retail Park. By car you can turn off the Dunkeld Road and park around the retail park area. The Offices for the Services are clearly marked with the Logo’s of Tayside NHS and Perth & Kinross Council. Entry is by buzzer beside the door. Click on the photo of Highland House below for a map. Opening Times Highland House is open Monday to Friday 9.00 am until 5.00 pm. A Duty Service and Self Referral Service is available Monday to Friday 9.30 am until 4.30 pm where a worker from Alcohol, Drug and BBV Team is on hand to provide information, advice and access to other services. * Please Check with the Service for Bank Holiday Openings. * 5|Page ADP 12 Point Pledge!! Our Promise Our Twelve Point Pledge: 1) We will provide all drug and alcohol users with hope that recovery is an achievable goal. 2) We do not accept that clients get stuck or are too chaotic to move forward in a direction they want. 3) We will support the notion of peers as beacons of recovery who will provide inspiration to those who are starting their journey. 4) We will support communities of recovery which is user and peer, as well as carer led. 5) We accept that the role of professionals will diminish over time and move from directing to facilitating, and embrace the reality that recovery is people led rather than service led.. 6) We will support the active participation of the clients and carers in recovery. 7) We acknowledge that people have the right to their own journey of recovery. 8) Recovery is a holistic approach which involves a broad church of attitudes and will involve more agencies than have traditionally been involved within the treatment model. 9) Perth & Kinross ADP will support the “Recovery Strategy” through effective communication of the benefits of Recovery to the individual, and the community. 10) We also pledge to support individuals, communities and organisations in putting a face to recovery, to ensure that people’s stories have a platform to be heard. 11) The ADP will work with our Partners in the Community Planning Partnership to create an environment where recovery flourishes and actively promote the “Recovery Agenda” 12) Our final pledge is that we will support recovery as a reality. These will be our guiding principles which we will strive to achieve over the next few years. We welcome the challenge that these principles bring to our partnership. 6|Page Services Provided by Highland House Team Highland House is a unique service fusion between Perth & Kinross Council and NHS Tayside. The philosophy of service provision provided by the two Key Agencies, co-located within the same building, is important in providing a seamless service of care within Perth and Kinross. WHAT The team offers a free service to residents of Perth and Kinross, who are over 16 years of age and who: Want and need support to recover from alcohol and/ or drug use. Are parents who want and need support to recover from alcohol and/ or drug use. Require support to recover from alcohol and/ or drug use as a condition of a Court Order, License, Anti-Social Behaviour Agreement or Order, Release from Prison, Right Track Deferred Sentence or Criminal Justice Risk Management Plan. Are leaving prison and want support to tackle alcohol/ drug use when returning to the community. Are homeless or are at risk of losing their tenancy due to alcohol/ drug use. Are affected by domestic violence due to their own or their partners alcohol/ drug use. We believe everyone can change if given the support and opportunity to do so. The team offers advice and information, a listening ear, emotional and practical support; access to counseling (different types such as trauma, person centered, life coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy, relapse prevention, art therapy, family therapy) help with parenting skills; finding new ways to cope; group support; life skills, employability opportunities and access to complimentary therapies. We also offer training to professionals on a range of topics e.g. substance misuse, blood borne virus, prison resettlement and homelessness. HOW TO REFER We accept self-referrals and referrals from parents/ guardians/ carers. Referrals can be made by completing a form obtainable from our office. You can contact us by telephone: 01738 474455 By email at: daservices@pkc.gov.uk In writing to: Team Leader, Drug & Alcohol Team, Highland House, (Suite A3), St Catherine's Road, Perth, PH1 5YA The office is open Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5pm. WHERE & WHEN 7|Page We will, if required, visit clients in their own area and on occasions, evening appointments can be arranged. Office based appointments are usually held in Highland House. Alcohol, Drug & BBV Team Open Access Service WHAT The Open Access Service is available to people who have concerns about: Their own alcohol and/ or drug use. The alcohol and/ or drug use of someone they are caring for and/or a family member. Resettlement after a period in prison. Homelessness. A recent diagnosis of Hepatitis and/or HIV. The Open Access Service requires no prior appointment; providing an opportunity to discuss concerns, make a self referral, receive information, advice or support to make a referral to another service. It is also available to existing clients and carers/ family members. The Open Access Service offers: General Advice and Information. Practical Assistance. Support in a Crisis and alternative ways to cope. Individual Needs Assessment for services. Advice on ways to minimise harm. Specialist advice about tackling an addiction. Dried Blood Spot Testing for a Blood Borne Virus. HOW TO REFER There is no referral required for this service. WHERE & WHEN Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm at Highland House, Unit A3, St Catherine’s Road, Perth. Outreach services in rural areas are also offered. Telephone: 01738 474455 8|Page Barnardos Hopscotch WHAT Barnardos Hopscotch provides support to children and young people affected by parental alcohol and/ or drug misuse. The project delivers its services as part of an inter-agency approach to the whole family. After completing an assessment of the children/ young people’s needs; alongside their parents/ carers, we then offer a range of interventions which are tailored to meet specifically agreed outcomes. This could be one-to-one support sessions with a worker, group based work and/ or matching up with a befriender/ mentor. Our partners in Social Work and Health work in partnership with us to support parents in tackling their substance misuse. This approach aims to improve parenting skills and ability and to ensure the health and wellbeing of the child/ young person. HOW TO REFER Referrals can be made by any agency, or individuals may wish to self-refer. This can be done by completing a referral form or by phoning our office. WHERE & WHEN The service is based in Perth and covers the area of Perth and Kinross. Address: Almondbank House, Lewis Place, North Muirton, Perth, PH1 3BD Tel: 01738 472270. Email – hopscotchperth.project@barnardos.org.uk 9|Page Tayside Arrest Referral Scheme Provided by the organisation ‘ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES Ltd’ WHAT Access to treatment services and support for people who have been arrested, and where there is a direct link between the offence committed and the person’s substance misuse. HOW TO REFER No referral is required; services are offered to the person at the point of their arrest or very soon after. WHERE & WHEN Arrest Referral Workers visit the Police/ Court cells on a Monday & Thursday (if Court is closed Monday then we visit Tuesday) They also contact those who have undertaken to appear at the police station as a condition of bail. If required, the service can be contacted via the reception at Highland House. Tel: 01738 474455 Eclips Moving On Service Provided by the organisation ‘C Cair Scotland’ WHAT Support for individuals aged 16 and over who wish to access community learning, training, voluntary work, education and employment as part of their recovery from drug and alcohol dependence. The service aims to bridge the gap between treatment services and the community, supporting individuals to develop positive activities to increase personal and social skills. HOW TO REFER Referrals can be made by any agency by completing a referral form or contacting the service by phone. Individuals can self-refer to the project. WHERE & WHEN To make a referral, please contact Theresa Clark or Pauline McIntosh at The Cairn Centre, 12 Rattray Street, Dundee, DD1 1NA. Tel: 01382 200532. E-mail: theresa.clark@cairscotland.org.uk or pauline.mcintosh@cairscotland.org.uk They work on an outreach basis in the community and individuals will be offered an appointment in their local area. They also have an office at 1 Tay Street, Perth. PH1 5LQ 10 | P a g e WEB Project and Streets Ahead Provided by the organisation ‘C Cair Scotland’ WHAT Streets Ahead Service provides assessment, treatment and intervention services to young people, 14 – 25, who are experiencing difficulties in relation to their substance misuse (alcohol and illicit drugs). Young people can self-refer to the service; as can any worker, carer or parent. HOW TO REFER Referrals can be made by completing a referral form or contacting the service by phone. WHERE & WHEN To make a referral or for more information please contact Kirstie Howell, Senior Practitioner on 01577 861608 or kirstie.howell@cairscotland.org.uk We work on an outreach basis in the community and individuals will be offered an appointment in their local area. The Web Project, 28 New Road, Milnathort, KY13 9XT 11 | P a g e Change is a Must WHAT ‘Change is a Must’ is a new multi agency team formed in July 2010. The staff involved are: Catriona Rioch, Team Leader Julie Baker, Senior Practitioner Sarah Westand, Senior Social Care Officer Vanessa Mounsey, Community Support Worker, Drug and Alcohol Team Elaine Ellis, Health Visitor Colin Paton, Team Leader, Drug and Alcohol Team and Diane Caldwell, Service Manager, NHS are key members of the operational management group. ‘Change is a Must’ works intensively with families affected by parental substance misuse, where there are children from pre-birth to 8 years of age who are deemed to be at significant risk of harm. The team offers comprehensive assessments and individually tailored programmes of support. HOW TO REFER Any agency can refer to ‘Change is a Must’. For an initial discussion, please call Julie Baker or Catriona Rioch on 01738 472260 or email on jbaker@pkc.gov.uk or cwrioch@pkc.gov.uk and referral forms can be sent to you. WHERE & WHEN ‘Change is a Must’ team members are located between Almondbank House and Highland House and are available during normal working hours. Almondbank House, Lewis Place, North Muirton, Perth, PH1 3BD. 12 | P a g e NHS Tayside Substance Misuse Services WHAT Tayside Alcohol Problems Service and Tayside Drug Problem Service are services for people who feel that their alcohol or drug use is causing them serious problems. Provided by NHS Tayside, the service provides individualised treatment. HOW TO REFER Open referral by self/ GP/ agency - contact via telephone/ fax as below. WHERE & WHEN Highland House Suite A3 St Catherine's Road Perth PH15YA Tel 01738 474455 or Fax 01738 630086 13 | P a g e Tayside Council on Alcohol WHO Adult Services WHAT We offer services to anyone over the age of 16 who is affected by their own, or another’s alcohol misuse. We provide cognitive behavioural counselling (a form of counselling which helps people understand the links between what they do and how they feel, what they think about themselves and the other people in their lives). HOW TO REFER We operate an open referral system and will accept referrals in writing or over the phone. Contact details are as follows: Sandra Campbell – 077395291 or phone the Perth office 01738 580336. Web site – www.alcoholtayside.com WHERE & WHEN: We offer an appointment based service with daytime and evening appointments by mutual arrangement. We are able to see clients throughout the rural areas of Perth and Kinross and in Perth City. WHO Children and Young People’s Services WHAT Perth Connect Provides an early intervention service for young people whose use of alcohol or other substances is beginning to be problematic. Our current focus is on the rural areas of Perth and Kinross, specifically the Pitlochry and Blairgowrie localities. We aim to support the young person to consider the choices they are making around alcohol and other drugs; using an approach which enables them to build on their own strengths and resources. Online Counselling Service Piloting a on line virtual counselling/ support service to enhance the scope and range of our services HOW TO REFER We operate an open referral system and welcome referrals from all agencies, parents and young people themselves. We have a referral form which can be completed and sent as an e-mail to us, we are happy to take referral details over the phone. WHERE & WHEN We are around in Pitlochry and Blairgowrie on a Wednesday and Thursday. It may, however be possible to arrange appointments out-with these days. For further information please check our web-site www.alcoholtayside.com or contact Matt Allen matt@alcoholtayside.com. Alternatively you can call our head office on 01382 456012 14 | P a g e Perth & Kinross Council: Blood Borne Virus Services WHAT The team offers a free service to residents of Perth and Kinross, who are over 16 years of age and who have a diagnosis of blood borne virus. We offer an individual assessment and a personal care plan which aims to help the client identify and work towards personal goals. We offer advice and information, a listening ear, emotional and practical support; counselling (different types such as trauma, person centered, life coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy, art therapy, family therapy); finding new ways to cope; group support; life skills, employability opportunities and access to complimentary therapies. We offer training to professionals on Blood Borne Virus. HOW TO REFER We accept self referrals and referrals from parents/ guardians/ carers. This is an Open Access Service, so anyone can refer, or be referred to. We accept self-referrals and referrals from parents/ guardians/ carers. Referrals can be made by completing a form obtainable from our office. You can contact us by telephone: 01738 474455 By email at: daservices@pkc.gov.uk In writing to: Team Leader, Drug & Alcohol Team, Highland House, (Suite A3), St Catherine's Road, Perth, PH1 5YA The office is open Monday to Friday between 08.45 am and 5.00 pm. WHERE & WHEN 15 | P a g e We will if required visit clients in their own area and on occasions, evening appointments can be arranged. Office based appointments are usually held in Highland House. Body Positive WHAT Body Positive exists to empower HIV and HCV positive people and those, directly and personally, affected to eliminate the stigma and isolation they experience. Body Positive offer drop-in services, complimentary therapies, general information, individual support, respite fund, support groups, activities and social evenings and’ Footsteps to the Future’ service. We also publish a newsletter. HOW TO REFER We accept self referrals and from any agency working with a client who has Hepatitis and/ or HIV or who wishes to be tested. WHERE & WHEN Based in Highland House. Out with this time can be contacted at the Dundee office; 13 Main Street, Dundee, DD3 7EY. Tel: 01382 226860 Email: admin@bodypositivetayside.org 16 | P a g e NHS Tayside Hepatitis C Outreach Service WHAT Nurse specialists offering testing and treatment for Hepatitis C. HOW TO REFER Referrals accepted from any person working with a client who has Hepatitis or who wishes to be tested for Hepatitis. WHERE & WHEN Based in Highland House every Tuesday; holding clinics on a Tuesday afternoon. Outwith this time - contacted at office in Ninewells Hospital on 01382 740078 or on mobile phones as follows; Sonya O’ Keeffe - 07776456717 Brian Stephens - 07776467227 17 | P a g e Alcohol, Drug & BBV Team Resettlement Services PRISON RESETTLEMENT AND HOMELESS SOCIAL WORK SERVICE WHAT The team offers a free service to residents of Perth and Kinross who are over 16 years of age and who: . Are homeless and have complex needs. Are a parent and/ or family, who have become homeless and are in need of support. Are returning from prison and would like support to resettle into the community. We offer individual assessment and personal care plans that will help the client to identify and help the client work towards individual goals. We offer advice and information, a listening ear, emotional and practical support; counseling (different types such as trauma, person centered, life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, art therapy, family therapy) help with parenting skills; finding new ways to cope; group support; life skills, employability opportunities and access to complimentary therapies. HOW TO REFER We accept self referrals and referrals from parents/ guardians/ carers. This is an Open Access Service, so anyone can refer or be referred to. You can contact us by telephone: 01738 474455 By email at: daservices@pkc.gov.uk In writing to: Team Leader, Drug & Alcohol Team, Highland House, (Suite A3), St Catherine's Road, Perth, PH1 5YA The office is open Monday to Friday between 08.45 am and 5.00 pm. WHERE & WHEN 18 | P a g e We will if required visit clients in their own area and on occasions, evening appointments can be arranged. Office based appointments are usually held in Highland House. Carers Support WHAT The team offers a free service to residents of Perth and Kinross who are over 16 years of age and care for someone who uses drugs and/ or alcohol, or has been diagnosed with a blood borne virus, or is in prison. We offer individual assessments, exploring the impact caring has had on their lives. This is followed with an individual carer support plan that identifies personal goals. We offer advice and information, a listening ear, emotional and practical support; access to counselling (different types such as trauma, person centered, life coaching, cognitive behavioural therapy,) finding new ways to cope; group support; life skills and access to complimentary therapies. HOW TO REFER We accept self referrals. This is an open access service, so anyone can refer or be referred to. We accept self referrals and referrals from parents/ guardians/ carers. This is an Open Access Service, so anyone can refer or be referred to. You can contact us by telephone: 01738 474455 By email at: daservices@pkc.gov.uk In writing to: Team Leader, Drug & Alcohol Team, Highland House, (Suite A3), St Catherine's Road, Perth, PH1 5YA The office is open Monday to Friday between 08.45 am and 5.00 pm. WHERE & WHEN 19 | P a g e We will if required visit clients in their own area and on occasions, evening appointments can be arranged. Office based appointments are usually held in Highland House. Inspiral Inspiring Recovery from Addictive Lifestyles WHAT INSPIRAL is a small, informal voluntary group of people who have had direct experience of substance misuse services. A voluntary initiative supported by P&K Alcohol & Drug Partnership. This group is led by people who are recovering from alcohol and substance misuse. We use our lived experience to promote hope and belief that people can and do recover from substance misuse. We give people who have experienced substance misuse a voice at local and national meetings, events and conferences. We hold focus groups to gain views about substance misuse services and feed these views back to the services for the purpose of making services more person-centred. We deliver training and awareness raising activities to challenge the stigma and misinformation associated with substance misuse. We promote and provide accurate information about what is going on within substance misuse services locally and nationally. OUR FUTURE At October 2010 - INSPIRAL members are currently working with Voluntary Action Perthshire to achieve formal ‘charitable status’. This will provide a legal PLANS framework to support the work of the organisation. In so doing, this will enable us to undertake fund raising initiatives to develop the role and influence of the group. We are also recruiting new members through various promotional activities in the community INSPIRAL HOW TO CONTACT US C/O PLUS Perth and Kinross 77 Canal Street Perth PH2 8JJ plusperth@msn.com Tel: 01738 626242 20 | P a g e EPICS Encouraging Positive Care and Support in Perth and Kinross WHAT EPICS members comprise a small voluntary group of experienced and committed carers of people who have a substance misuse problems. To ensure the views and needs of the carers of people with substance misuse problems are recognised and reflected in local services and development plans. We offer training to a wide range of professionals, community groups and other organisations, to raise awareness and give factual information about wider issues concerning substance misuse We work in partnership with Perth and Kinross Council, NHS Tayside and a range of voluntary sector organisations, to promote the development of personalised support for carers of people with substance misuse problems. We obtain the views of carers, and act as representatives in a range of meetings and events, to ensure that decisions taken are well informed and consistent with carers needs and for those they care for. OUR FUTURE At October 2010 - EPICS members are currently working with Voluntary Action Perthshire towards the attainment of ‘charitable status’ which will provide a legal PLANS framework to support the work of the organisation. In so doing, this will enable fund raising activities to develop the role and influence of the group. We are also recruiting new members through various promotional activities in the community. EPICS HOW TO CONTACT US C/O The Alcohol, Drug and BBV Team, Highland House, St Catherine’s Road, Perth, PH1 5YA Tel: 01738 474455 21 | P a g e CATH – Churches Action for the Homeless WHAT CATH is a locally based charity who operate an Outreach Team, Floating Support Team, Day Centre, CATH House (16 bed hostel) and a charity shop. CATH provide emergency accommodation and support in a totally nondiscriminatory manner to both males and females over the age of 16 years who are homeless or under threat of homelessness within the Perth and Kinross area. Support is provided by a team of trained development workers to those who have multiple and complex needs including those who may still currently be addressing issues of alcohol and/ or substance abuse and mental health issues. We deliver support either directly or collaboratively by engagement with other appropriate agencies within Perth and Kinross. OUR FUTURE We hope to extend and enhance the support currently offered to our service user group by adding projects and programmes at the Day Centre which will provide PLANS soft skills for those moving back towards employment. Partnership working and volunteer/ befriending programmes will help us play a significant role in addressing the future challenges facing those we continue to support. CATH main office High Street, Perth. HOW TO CONTACT US CATH Floating Support. CATH House, York Place, Perth. CATH Day Centre, Ladeside, Perth. CATH Out Reach CATH Charity Shop High St, Perth 22 | P a g e 01738 580188 01738 580188 01738 449331(also out of hours) 01738 633077 01738 633077 01738 580665 Alcohol Anonymous WHAT Alcoholic Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. There are AA meetings every day and night of the week in all areas throughout the UK and information can be obtained by calling the number below. Alcoholics Anonymous works within the 12 Steps. AA members view alcoholism as a progressive illness with a combination of spiritual, emotional (or mental) and physical components. OUR FUTURE Going to an open AA meeting is possibly the best way to find out how AA works. Non alcoholics can attend and observe how AA works. If you have any questions PLANS someone would be glad to answer them before or after the meeting. To find out more about meetings and any other information please contact our HOW TO CONTACT US Northern Services office in Glasgow on 0141 226 2214. The General Services Office is in York and can be contacted on 01904 644026. Do you have a drinking problem, do you want help? Ring AA on 0845 7697555. 23 | P a g e We will strive to continue to update this directory as services come on line or any changes. Please let us know on 01738 476966 of any changes. Please contact the services directly for any events they are organising. Liam McLaughlin Perth and Kinross ADP 24 | P a g e