The Drugs & Homeless Initiative provide services in South Gloucestershire as part of South Gloucestershire Drug and Alcohol Services (SGDAS) in partnership with Safer South Gloucestershire Drug and Action Team.
We offer an individualised programme of care for those requiring drug and alcohol support, treatment and rehabilitation in South Gloucestershire. All clients start their programme with us with an assessment, which is done within 5 days of initial contact with us. Following this we provide a care plan and an individualised programme of services appropriate to clients' needs, including individual one to one sessions, workshops, complementary therapies, activities and group work.
Our Services
Structured Day Care Programme
Our new Structured Day Care Programme has been developed in response to monitoring and consultation with existing and potential service users. It consists of a 12 week programme specifically for clients motivated to change and needing support to reduce dependency, and includes one to one sessions, workshops, complementary therapies and activities. Groups are offered on a daily basis (Monday to Friday).
Drug and Alcohol Counselling
This service provides 'one to one' counselling in Yate, Thornbury, Patchway, Cadbury Heath and Staple Hill. We offer twelve 50 minute sessions with a review after 6 sessions. Our purpose is to help clients achieve what they need in relation to their substance use.
Complementary Therapies
Complementary therapies have been proven to hep assist withdrawal symptoms and promote relaxation. At DHI in South Gloucestershire we offer our clients therapies such as auricular acupuncture and Indian head massage. We also run meditation and relaxation groups.
Proactive Outreach
Outreach provides support and advice for clients whose lifestyle may prevent them accessing mainstream services, or who have difficulty accessing our treatment centres. We offer advice, guidance and support in assessment, harm reduction, needle exchange and relapse prevention.
Needle Exchange
An important part of our Harm Reduction Clinics is the Needle Exchange where we are able to offer free clean needles. We also offer an assessment clinic and advice and information around safer injecting and blood born viruses. The clinics are open to anyone, whether in treatment or not.
Groupwork
We offer a variety of structured groups at our centres in Yate and Thornbury, including Motivation for Change, Developing Recovery and Relapse Prevention. Our Harm Minimisation/Topic Group includes themes such as Assertiveness, Hep C awareness, Swapping addictions and Safer Injecting.
Through Care
The Though Care team are available to offer advice, guidance and support in preparation for work, education and training, employment, benefits, life skills and housing. There are courses aimed at increasing confidence and assertiveness, plus career support workshops and drop in sessions for help and advice.
Shared Care
Our Shared Care, in partnership with GP's in South Gloucestershire, provides support to clients who are receiving substitute prescribing for opiate dependency, addressing physical and emotional needs, social and legal issues.
Families Also Matter (FAM)
This service offers support to anyone who is affected by somebody's alcohol and/or drug misuse. We offer support groups, one to one counselling, couples counselling and family meetings.
For help or advice or to access or services in South Gloucestershire please telephone 01454 868750 or 0800 0733011