Highland Alcohol and Drug Advice & Support Service
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| Service Details | Service Information |
|---|---|
| Service name | Highland Alcohol and Drug Advice & Support Service |
| Address |
57 Church Street |
| Town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV1 1DR |
| Telephone number | 01463 717594 |
| Organisation email | nhsh.hadass.churchst@nhs.scot |
| Health board area | Highland |
| Local authority area | Highland |
| Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) area | Highland |
| Catchment Area | Inverness and Surrounding Areas |
| Type of service | Statutory |
| Nature of service | Community Based |
| Referrals | Any Agency, Self Referral, GP, Health Professional, Other (please specify below) |
| If other has been selected, please specify | Police |
| Client access (please select all that apply) | 18+ |
| Service Access | |
| Opening days and times |
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday: 9.00am - 2.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am - 2.00pm Thursday: Closed Friday: 9.00am - 2.00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| 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 | Parent/child support |
| Outreach service | |
| Outreach | Yes |
| Outreach options | Outreach Clinics, Streetwork |
| Advertise outreach? | Yes |
| Rehabilitation and other services | |
| Rehabilitation and other services provided | Access to supported accomodation, Advocacy, Drop-in sessions, Education and Training, Engage peer volunteers, Groupwork, Sexual Health, Talks/training, Stalls at exhibitions/seminars |
| Needle Exchange | |
| Needle exchange | Yes |
| Opening days/times |
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday: 9.00am - 2.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am - 2.00pm Thursday: Closed Friday: 9.00am - 2.00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Needle exchange services | Citric acid, Water for injecting, Sterile spoons, Filters, Needles/syringes packs, Needles/syringe selection system, Specific Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs kits, Foil, Pre-injection swabs, Magnetic mats, Condoms, Lubricants |
| Do you provide additional services? | Yes |
| Needle exchange additional services | Wound clinics, Minor ailment clinic, Facility for the return of used equipment, Distribution to friends, family and carers |
| Do you provide specific clinic for clients who use Specific Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDS)? | Yes |
| If yes, please specify IPEDS clinic opening days/times |
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday: 9.00am - 2.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am - 2.00pm Thursday: Closed Friday: 9.00am - 2.00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Information services | Yes |
| Information resources available | HIV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Safer Injecting, Wound Care, IPEDS, Other (please specify below) |
| Information services other | Sexual health |
| Face to face advice services | Yes |
| Face to face advice topics | HIV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Safer Injecting, Wound Care, IPEDS |
| HIV and hepatitis services | |
| HIV and hepatitis | Yes |
| HIV and hepatitis options | HIV Testing, Hepatitis A Testing, Hepatitis B Testing, Hepatitis C Testing, Specialist Worker, Dry blood spot testing |
| Naloxone services | |
| Naxalone training | Yes |
| Training provision | Overdose Training, Naloxone Training |
| Naloxone supply | First supply of Naloxone kits, Re-supply Naloxone kits following use, Facility for the return of used Naloxone kits |