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The South Westminster Health and Wellbeing Network is one of four themed networks that comprise the South Westminster Action Network. The aim of the networks, individually and collectively, is to bring together stakeholders across south Westminster and facilitate joint working, better communication, improved services and increased quality of life/health outcomes for local communities. For more information, contact Phayza Fudlalla, Abbey Community Association & Centre [email protected]TRANSCRIPT
South Westminster
Drug & Alcohol
Service
Who are Turning Point?
TP is the UK’s leading social care organisation & has been providing services for over 40 years
TP provide support & care in 5 sectors
– Substance Misuse
– Mental Health
– Young People
– Learning Disability
– Employment
TP is part of the Voluntary Sector with most of its work being commissioned from Local Authorities
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
Who are we?
Commissioned by Westminster to:
Provide support & access to treatment for residents & those confirmed as responsibility of Westminster who live in the South of the Borough
Work with both Drug & Alcohol Users – anyone who sees their use as a problem
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
Who are we?
We are an adult service, & will work with any resident of South Westminster over the age of 18 years old
Our Young Peoples Service is very separate & will take referrals from Families, Social Services, Youth Offending team, Schools, Mental Health Services & hospitals
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
Our Reception Service is based in Soho
32a Wardour St
London
W1D 6QR
We are open:
Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri: 10.00am – 5.00pm Except Wed: 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Sat: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
For the Open Access Reception Service
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
Abstinent Service based near Parliament Sq
2 Old Queen St
London
SW1H 9HP
We are open:
Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri: 10.00am – 5.00pm Except Wed: 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Sat: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
Who do we work with?
Problematic Drug Users
Chaotic Street Homeless Crack/Heroin Users
Chaotic Street Drinkers
Dependant Drinkers
Stable Users
Abstinent Clients
Friends & Families
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
What do we offer?
One to one Counselling
One to one Key Working
Structured Group Day Program
Education, Training, Volunteering & Employment Training
Support for friends & family
Relapse Prevention
Referral into residential detox & rehab
Aftercare Support
Complementary Therapies
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
Group Program
Step 1: Introduction to Groups – Suitable for chaotic users. Easy Access support for those not yet ready to commit to a structured program
Step 2: Stabilisation Groups: - 12 Five day week, which must be attended a minimum of two days.
Step 3: Moving Forward: - 6 week program for those who are stable & motivated but not abstinent
Step 4: Abstinent: 12 week program open to those who do not want residential rehab, may have finished rehab but needs further support or released from prison or discharged from hospital
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
What do we offer?
Complementary Therapies
Homeopathy
Shiatsu Massage
Qi Gong
Auricular Acupuncture
Park Fit Sessions
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
What do we offer?
We can arrange to do information workshops for staff of organisations who work with or have regular contact with drug & alcohol users. (Westminster only)
Staff from other agencies can, and are encouraged to call for information, advice & support. This includes any concerns they have about their service users
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
What do we offer?
Education, Training, Volunteering & Employment Support
In house specialist who supports clients with ETE needs & goals
IT & ETE groups as part of the group program
Accredited Peer Mentor training program & placements
With Westminster Volunteer Centre, volunteer prep training & supported placements at other organisations
South Westminster Drug and
Alcohol Service
Friends and Family Service? Support friends and family affected by someone’s drug
use
1:1
Group work -Advice and information
-Understanding of treatment services and treatment options
-Drug and alcohol awareness
-Develop better coping responses
-increase support networks
South Westminster Drug and
Alcohol Services
Substance misusing parents;
Addressing the impact of substance misuse on children through
1:1
Group work (Mum’s and Dad’s Group) -Impact of substance misuse on parenting
-Support with parenting skills
-Build resilience and improve relationships
-Increase support networks for family network
-Advocacy support with children’s services
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
Medical Team Consists of 2 doctors, 1 psychologist, 1 psychiatrist & 2 nurses
who provide
substitute prescribing for opiate & alcohol users
Psychiatric Assessments
Hep B & C Tests
Hep A Vaccinations
Hep B Vaccinations
Liver Function Tests
Home assessments
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
External Services
Outreach Support - work closely with all the Building Based Services Teams, Connections at St Martins & Passage Day Centre
Hostel Support - We have staff based in 7 hostels where we support residents who find it hard to access the main service due to physical ailments or the chaos of their use or drinking
South Westminster Drug &
Alcohol Service
Detox: ave cost £2,300 for 10 days
Rehab: ave cost £7,800 for 12 weeks
Number of clients put through detox and/or rehab since
2010 - 137
101 completed detox
83 referred onto rehab. 54 completed & are still
substance free