The Access Place
| Service Details | Service Information |
|---|---|
| Service name | The Access Place |
| Address |
6 South Grays Close |
| Town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1NA |
| Telephone number | 0131 529 5015 |
| Fax number | N/A |
| Website | www.edinburghaccesspractice.scot.nhs.uk/ |
| Health board area | Lothian |
| Local authority area | Edinburgh City |
| Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) area | Edinburgh City |
| Catchment Area | Edinburgh City |
| 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) | 16-18, 18+, Non-gender specific |
| Service Access | |
| Opening days and times |
Monday:
9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 10.00am - 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 |
| Advice and information | Yes |
| Counselling | Yes |
| Counselling options | One-to-One, Motivational Interview |
| Detoxification as part of the service | Yes |
| Detoxification options | Outpatient Detox |
| Mental health service | |
| Mental health: does your service provide mental health support and advice? | Yes |
| Mental health support options | As part of the service |
| Mental health support option types | Depression, Anxiety/Phobic disorder, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Self Harming, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Personality disorder |
| Mental health interventions | Yes |
| Mental health intervention options | Assessment tool to identify mental health problems for drug users, Suicide risk assessment/prevention, Brief Interventions, Crisis Resolution, Dual Diagnosis, Prescribing psychotropic medication, Screening |
| Prescribing service | |
| Prescribing | Yes |
| Prescribing options | As part of the service, Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, Naloxone |
| Rehabilitation and other services | |
| Rehabilitation and other services provided | Drop-in sessions, Drug testing, Sexual Health |
| Needle exchange | No |
| Further information | Service Only for people experiencing homelessness with additional needs. |