Substance Misuse for Uist and Barra
| Service Details | Service Information |
|---|---|
| Service name | Substance Misuse for Uist and Barra |
| Address |
46 Winfield Way Balivanich |
| Town | Benbecula |
| Postcode | HS7 5LH |
| Telephone number | 01870 603279 |
| Fax number | 01870 603279 |
| Health board area | Western Isles |
| Local authority area | Eilean Star (Western Isles) |
| Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) area | Western Isles |
| Catchment Area | Uist & Barra |
| Type of service | Statutory |
| Nature of service | Community Based |
| Referrals | Any Agency, Self Referral, GP, Health Professional, Social Work, Court, Other (please specify below) |
| If other has been selected, please specify | Family (with client consent) |
| Client access (please select all that apply) | Under 16s, 16-18, 18+, Non-gender specific, Women with children, Men with children |
| 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, Home Visits, Contact Address Required |
| 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 |
| Advice and information | Yes |
| Counselling | Yes |
| Counselling options | One-to-One, Motivational Interview, Cognitive Behavour Therapy, Other (please specify below) |
| If other has been selected, please specify | Relapse management. |
| Detoxification as part of the service | Yes |
| Detoxification options | Detox By Referral |
| Family services | |
| Family services | Yes |
| Family services options | Parent/child support |
| Rehabilitation and other services | |
| Rehabilitation and other services provided | Access to supported accomodation, Drug testing, Education and Training, Education and training (by referral), Groupwork, Talks/training, Other (please specify below) |
| If other has been selected, please specify | Intensive Day Care Programme for up to 12 weeks as per client's requirements. |
| Criminal justice services | Yes |
| Criminal justice services options | Court reports, Throughcare/transitional care, Prison aftercare, Arrest referral, Condition of a deferred sentence, Condition of a probation order |
| Needle exchange | No |
| Further information | The substance misuse service provides the key focus for drug and alcohol treatment services throughout the Southern Isles and is the first point for all referrals in the Uists and Barra. The service provides drug (and alcohol) counselling, support and aftercare arrangement for people with substance misuse problems and their carers. It also provides a treatment and rehabilitation programme for clients leaving prison. In addition to the programmes already mentioned, the service’s Get Together Group offers support and information to people with substance use problems who are isolated. Supported accommodation can be provided during detoxification for up to 12 months. |