South Westminster Promoting Services Presentation
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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