Stockton Addictive Behaviour Service

This is a confidential service and any information will only be passed on to 3rd parties with the signed agreement of the client.

Accessing the Service

• Self referral
  People who feel they may have a problem with drugs or alcohol can telephone or call in for an appointment or advice/information.
• Referral by other agency
  Clients can be referred to the service by a number of other agencies, including their GP, Health visitor, probation, Community Mental Health Team, Local Prisons and the Police.

Services provided

• Up-to-date advice and information.
• Assessment.
• A full assessment will determine the client's holistic needs, taking into account any physical, psychological, social, educational and employment issues alongside their specific problem of alcohol/drug misuse.
• 1:1 work with an allocated key worker who will work with the client to co-ordinate a care plan.
• Information regarding other appropriate agencies eg. CRUSE.
• Liaison with mental health agencies.
• Facilitation of rehabilitation or detoxification programmes.
• Family support.
• Hepatitis B testing and vaccination.
• Hepatitis C testing.
• HIV testing.
• Liaison with other relevant agencies, including Nacro, Action for jobs, housing, midwifery and child protection.

Treatment
A range of treatments are offered, including the prescribing of medication if needed.

• Weekly prescribing clinics for detoxification, stabilisation and medication to assist in relapse prevention.
• Supportive 1:1 work with key worker either face to face, or via the telephone.
• Routine blood tests and drug screens via saliva/urine.
• A comprehensive service to clients experiencing alcohol problems including, home detoxification and an alcohol support group.

Expectations

• Clients attend key worker appointments or contact to rearrange.
• Verbal and physical aggression will not be tolerated under any circumstances.