Caithness Alcohol and Drug Service (Wick)
| Service Details | Service Information |
|---|---|
| Service name | Caithness Alcohol and Drug Service (Wick) |
| Address |
CMHT Bankhead Road |
| Town | Wick |
| Postcode | KW1 5LB |
| Telephone number | 01955 606915 |
| Health board area | Highland |
| Local authority area | Highland |
| Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) area | Highland |
| Catchment Area | Caithness (Wick) |
| Type of service | Statutory |
| Nature of service | Community Based |
| Referrals | Any Agency, Self Referral, GP, Health Professional, Social Work |
| Client access (please select all that apply) | 18+ |
| Service Access | |
| Opening days and times |
Monday:
9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Service access | By Appointment |
| Substances treated/targeted | |
| Substances treated/targeted? | Yes |
| Selected substances treated/targeted | Heroin, Dihydrocodeine or other Opiates/Opioids, Cocaine, Amphetamine or other Stimulants, Cannabis or Synthetic Cannabinoids, Diazepam (Valium) or other Benzodiazpeines, MDMA/Ecstasy or other Empathogens, Ketamine, Methoxetamine or other Dissociatives, LSD and other Psychedelics, Solvents/volatile substances, Prescription medication, Over the counter medication, Alcohol |
| Advice and information | Yes |
| Family services | |
| Family services | Yes |
| Family services options | Other (please specify below) |
| If other has been selected, please specify | Support provided for family and friends |
| Prescribing service | |
| Prescribing | Yes |
| Prescribing options | As part of the service |
| Rehabilitation and other services | |
| Rehabilitation and other services provided | Drop-in sessions |
| Needle exchange | No |
| Further information | We are an N.H.S. recovery focused supportive treatment service for any adult concerned about their drug or alcohol use, We work towards a service users own goals for recovery at all times with a strong emphasis on harm reduction. We also offer support for family/friends. We provide 3 confidential Drop in’s a week for anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s drug and alcohol use, one of these is in the evening ( see below ). We can work in partnership with other agencies including housing, education/training/financial support where/when indicated ensuring a holistic approach to recovery. |