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1 SUBSTANCE MISUSE - RESOURCES CENTRES CONSULTATION INFORMATION

2 Do you have a drink or drug problem? Do you need to kick the habit or do you know a user or their family who may need support? There s no need to feel alone because there are agencies out there that can help. All you need to do is call them. Substance Misuse: Substance misuse can wreck lives and harm communities. It is a complex problem, which can be linked to crime, poverty, homelessness, the break-up of families and the deterioration in health or even death of the individual who engages in it. Drug & Alcohol Services There are numerous agencies operating in the Caerphilly county borough, offering help and support to anyone affected by substance misuse. If you are concerned, you can contact any of the agencies below for free advice and information.

3 Caerphilly Social Services Drug & Alcohol Team Provides a service to people over 18 with a substance misuse problem. All referrals must be made through the Adult Services Duty and Information Team (ASDIT) on Drugaid Drugaid is a registered charity offering a range of therapeutic and information services, including assessment, information and advice, relapse prevention and rehabilitation programmes and support groups for ex drug and alcohol users. St Fagan s House, St Fagan s Street, Caerphilly. Tel: (029) office@drugaidcymru.com Website: Drugs and Alcohol Family Support (DAFS) DAFS offers telephone, one-to-one and other group support to any person who is affected by or concerned about someone else s substance misuse (including alcohol). Swyffryd Clinic, Walters Avenue, Swyffryd, NP11 5HT. Tel: (01495) or (01495) mike.blanche@gwentalcoholproject.org.uk

4 FUSION YOUNG PEOPLES DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICE Fusion offers free confidential counselling and educational information to young people who are concerned about their own or someone else s alcohol or drug use. Fusion, First Floor, 42 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly. Tel: (0800) (Freephone for clients only) admin@fusion-online.org.uk GP Consortium Community Prescribing This service provides, among other things, advice and information, substitute prescribing and testing for blood borne viruses. The Old School Building, Mill Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3FD. Tel: Jeff Evans (029) GWENT ALCOHOL PROJECT Free confidential advice, information and counselling for anyone aged 16 or over, who has concerns about their own drinking, or that of a friend or relative. Gwent Alcohol Project, First Floor, 42 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly. Tel: (029) admin@gwentalcoholproject.org.uk

5 STIMULANT TREATMENT SERVICE Is a service aimed at addressing the use of Crack Cocaine and/or other stimulant substances. Stimulant Treatment Service, St Fagan s House, St Fagan s Street, Caerphilly. Tel: (029) HOME DETOX SERVICE The Alcohol Home Detox Service provides alcohol-dependant residents with a community based medical and therapeutic intervention, which within a 10-week programme has the aim of helping to make and maintain positive changes in participants alcohol use. The programme includes assessment, preparation for change, alcohol education, lapse management and medical supervision for withdrawal symptoms. St Fagan s House, St Fagan s Street, Caerphilly. Tel: (029)

6 OPEN ACCESS ALCOHOL SERVICES The alcohol service provides effective treatment to both reduce the harm caused through alcohol consumption and increase the individuals access to more rewarding lives. This service provides information, advice, counselling and support services to alcohol users and concerned others. Care and interventions provided includes, but is not limited to: Outreach services Direct access sessions Advice and guidance Care planning and structured counselling Group work Diversionary activities Relapse prevention St Fagan s House, St Fagan s Street, Caerphilly. Tel: (029) , 07 08

7 GWENT OPEN ACCESS LOCAL SERVICES (GOALS) This service is for drug and alcohol users who live in Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouthshire. This is a new and innovative service, designed to address the needs of those individuals experiencing problems as a result of their substance misuse. GOALS are a gateway to accessing a number of different treatment options to help individuals change their drug using behaviour. St Fagan s House, St Fagan s Street, Caerphilly. Tel: (0870) COMMUNITY SAFETY Substance misuse is a priority being tackled by the multi-agency Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership. Made up of five statutory organisations Caerphilly County Borough Council, Gwent Police, Caerphilly Teaching Local Health Board, South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and Gwent Police Authority the partnership addresses crime, anti-social behaviour, substance misuse and the fear of crime in the local area. Safer Caerphilly Tel: (01443) or visit the website: where you will find links to national substance misuse awareness agencies.

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