We Are With You (Argyll & Bute)
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| Service Details | Service Information |
|---|---|
| Service name | We Are With You (Argyll & Bute) |
| Address |
Ballochyle House Kirk Street |
| Town | Dunoon |
| Postcode | PA23 7DP |
| Telephone number | 01369 704406 or FREEPHONE 0800 2061460 |
| Organisation email | argyllandbute@wearewithyou.org.uk |
| Website | www.wearewithyou.org.uk |
| Health board area | Highland |
| Local authority area | Argyll And Bute |
| Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) area | Argyll And Bute |
| Catchment Area | Argyll & Bute |
| Type of service | Voluntary |
| Nature of service | Community Based |
| Referrals | Any Agency, Self Referral, GP, Health Professional, Social Work, Court, Other (please specify below) |
| If other has been selected, please specify | Concerned others |
| Client access (please select all that apply) | 16-18, 18+, Non-gender specific, Other (please specify below) |
| If other has been selected, please specify | We also offer support to family members or anyone affected by other's use of substances. |
| Service Access | |
| Opening days and times |
Monday:
9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Service access | By Appointment, No Appointment Required, Home Visits |
| Telephone helpline | 0800 206 1460 |
| 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 |
| Counselling | Yes |
| Counselling options | One-to-One, Motivational Interview, Cognitive Behavour Therapy, Other (please specify below) |
| If other has been selected, please specify | Concerned Others Support |
| Rehabilitation and other services | |
| Rehabilitation and other services provided | Drop-in sessions, Education and Training, Engage Volunteers, Engage peer volunteers, Groupwork |
| Criminal justice services | Yes |
| Criminal justice services options | Throughcare/transitional care, Arrest referral, Condition of a deferred sentence, Condition of a probation order, Condition of a DTTO |
| Needle Exchange | |
| Needle exchange | Yes |
| Opening days/times |
Monday:
10.00am - 4.00pm
Tuesday: 10.00am - 4.00pm Wednesday: 10.00am - 4.00pm Thursday: 10.00am - 4.00pm Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Needle exchange services | Citric acid, Water for injecting, Sterile spoons, Filters, Needles/syringes packs, Needles/syringe selection system, Pre-injection swabs, Magnetic mats, Condoms, Lubricants, Other (please specify below) |
| Needle exchange services other | Online needle exchange - argyllandbute-nx.wearewithyou.org.uk |
| Do you provide additional services? | Yes |
| Needle exchange additional services | 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)? | No |
| Information services | Yes |
| Information resources available | HIV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Safer Injecting |
| Face to face advice services | Yes |
| Face to face advice topics | HIV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Safer Injecting |
| HIV and hepatitis services | |
| HIV and hepatitis | Yes |
| HIV and hepatitis options | Specialist Worker |
| 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 |
| Further information | We Are With You cover all of the Argyll & Bute area including the Islands - contact us on freephone 0800 2061460. |