Direct Access

Direct Access provides support for adults with problematic substance misuse issues. Individuals can self refer to Direct Access or be referred by another agency. The outreach service provides support and structured interventions for adults experiencing problems relating to their drug use according to individual needs, including referral to other relevant support agencies.

Since November 2006, a Direct Access worker has been available at the Friary once a week. This session takes place on a Monday morning.

Direct Access provides confidential one to one support in the form of:

• Assessment

• Care planning

• Harm minimisation

• Safer injecting advice

• Structured interventions (Pre-detox, Stimulant Programme, Relapse Prevention, Cannabis Programme)

• Referral to other agencies.

The sessions consist of drop-in and arranged appointments. Approximately 100 appointments were attended between November 2006 and April 2007.