Caithness Alcohol and Drug Service (Thurso)
| Service Details | Service Information |
|---|---|
| Service name | Caithness Alcohol and Drug Service (Thurso) |
| Address |
CMHT Dunbar Hospital Ormlie Road |
| Town | Thurso |
| Postcode | KW14 7XE |
| Telephone number | 01847 891224 |
| Health board area | Highland |
| Local authority area | Highland |
| Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) area | Highland |
| Catchment Area | Caithness (Thurso) |
| 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 |
| Advertise outreach? | Yes |
| 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. We can work in partnership with other agencies including housing, education/training/financial support where indicated ensuring a holistic approach to recovery. |