Alternatives (Dumbarton)
| Service Details | Service Information |
|---|---|
| Service name | Alternatives (Dumbarton) |
| Address |
1/3 Quay Street |
| Town | Dumbarton |
| Postcode | G82 1LJ |
| Telephone number | 01389 734500 |
| Website | www.alternativeswd.org/ |
| Health board area | Greater Glasgow And Clyde |
| Local authority area | West Dunbartonshire |
| Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) area | West Dunbartonshire |
| Catchment Area | West Dunbartonshire |
| Type of service | Voluntary |
| 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 | Anyone can refer but only if client consents. |
| Client access (please select all that apply) | 18+, 21+, Non-gender specific, Couples, Women with children, Couples with children, Men with children |
| Service Access | |
| Opening days and times |
Monday:
8.45am - 4.45pm & Family Support Group 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 8.45am - 4.45pm Wednesday: 8.45am - 4.45pm Thursday: 8.45am - 4.45pm Friday: 8.45am - 4.00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Service access | No Appointment Required, Home Visits |
| 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 |
| If other has been selected, please specify | Community Day Programme |
| Family services | |
| Family services | Yes |
| Family services options | Carer support groups |
| If other has been selected, please specify | Day Programme & assesment / access to Safe as Houses Therapeutic Community 14 bedded unit ( 24/7 support ) |
| Outreach service | |
| Outreach | Yes |
| Outreach options | Streetwork |
| Advertise outreach? | Yes |
| Rehabilitation and other services | |
| Rehabilitation and other services provided | Access to supported accomodation, Advocacy, Alternate therapies e.g. acudetox, Drop-in sessions, Education and Training, Education and training (by referral), Engage Volunteers, Engage peer volunteers, Groupwork, Sexual Health, Structured day programme, Talks/training, Stalls at exhibitions/seminars |
| Criminal justice services | Yes |
| Criminal justice services options | Court reports, Expert witness (for own clients), Throughcare/transitional care, Prison aftercare |
| Residential support | Yes |
| Residential support options | Crisis intervention/support, Residential rehabilition, Other (please specify below) |
| Needle exchange | No |