Drug Services
There is no charge for our services, and for the majority there is no wait either.
Every service mentioned below operates within our core values, which means that people are offered a safe, confidential, non-judgemental place to talk and to be heard.
Advice and Information/initial assessment
Starting at the most simple level, Independence Trust makes itself available to provide information and advice. That might be a short telephone conversation, an email exchange or a short face to face session.
Our offices are “open access” which means that anyone wanting to see us in person doesn’t need an appointment; they can just walk in and will be seen quickly. Our open access services operate in all of our drug and alcohol bases other than the CIS Structured Day Programme. The Contact Us page gives addresses and opening times.
There is no complicated process to getting more at Independence Trust. Following a short conversation the visitor and our member of staff can identify together any further support that might be helpful.
This can include:
• Assessment and referral
A referral for a medical intervention (such as the NHS specialist service CSSMS) can be carried out, and we can also make a referral to our Day Programme, or to rehab (or indeed other services such as housing, education etc).
Essentially, as Independence Trust is the first step for many people wanting help for a drug or alcohol problem, coming to us first is the right step, and we will help assess the next step and arrange referral.
• One to One talk therapy
After an initial assessment, and possibly alongside any referrals to other services, we offer ongoing appointments to help and support the person reach their goals.
• Complementary Therapies
We offer complementary therapies to help people relax and handle cravings and feelings of stress.
Group work
Some people find that they prefer to access support in small groups and we run various groups around the county where people can address their drinking or drug use. Details are available from any of our staff team.
Needle Exchange
Independence Trust runs needle exchange services around the county providing safe injecting equipment as well as advice, information, guidance and the opportunity to access our other services. People using the NX are asked and positively encouraged to return needles to us after use and we provide facilities for this to happen safely.
Day Programme
Our rehabilitation day programme, called CIS (Community Integration Service) is designed for people who need more substantial support than is mentioned in any of the information above. It includes both one to one and group work. Everyone’s programme is individually tailored to suit their needs. A variety of ‘modules’ are available including:
- Relapse Prevention
- Key working sessions and action planning
- Life skills
- IT
- Literacy & Numeracy
- Cooking
- Recreation
- Welfare
To find out more or to discuss a referral please call 01452 553599 or email cis@independencetrust.co.uk
Floating Support
This community based service helps individuals to maintain their independence. The aim is to support people to:
Helping people find work
We help people identify volunteering opportunities, benefit from training and education, and achieve employment. They can get:
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Help in identifying and overcoming barriers into employment
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C.V. writing
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Disclosure of criminal convictions advice
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Job searching advice and facilities
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Interview techniques
There are also individual keyworking sessions and groups, sometimes with guest speakers. Specialist advice and guidance is available to help people explore their options and prepare the best route to employment. To find out more contact Matt on 01452 553450.