There has been a common theme in the press this week:
Rising demand for alcohol misuse treatment.
This has been reflected in our own service, New Directions, which has seen an increase in individuals seeking treatment for alcohol misuse during the coronavirus pandemic.
In response, the service has shifted priorities and resources to meet this need and to support the Alcohol Team with increased caseloads.
As part of this, Drink Down Groups have been developed and delivered, which acknowledges that many drinkers have recognised an increase in their consumption since Covid and want to return to less harmful levels.
Neil Horsley, Change Team Leader for New Direction, has told us:
“Having delivered groups myself I have been struck by the broad and diverse client base from a wide range of backgrounds. This shows that there are no socio economic groups that have escaped the current situation and to a certain extent has engaged groups that would be traditionally reluctant to seek treatment.”
For more information on our New Directions service, and how we may be able to help, please visit our website ⬇️
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4 days ago ·
The overall aim of this service is to engage customers of Job Centre sites who have an unmet substance misuse treatment need, to competently assess this need and proactively support the individual to access the local treatment and related services.
Building on our years of successfully delivering this service model across Bradford District Job Centre sites, we have been invited by the DWP to deliver across Leeds, Wakefield, and Calderdale.
We are now looking for a highly motivated individual, for an immediate start, who can cover across all three areas of Leeds, Wakefield and Calderdale Job Centre Plus sites on a fixed term contract basis to March 31st 2021. The post holder will be supported by the Service Team Leader.
IMPORTANT: you MUST complete the application form on our website to be considered for the role. You can find this here:
thebridgeproject.org.uk/job/substance-misuse-treatment-link-worker/
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1 week ago ·
Today is #suicidepreventionday
If you are concerned about someone, but don't know what to say or do, remember that you don't have to be an expert to reach out and connect.
💙 Mind have some really useful tips on how you can help ⬇️
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2 weeks ago ·
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Thank you Project 6 for raising awareness of FASD (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder).
For more information, please follow the link ⬇️ to read their blog post on the subject. ... See MoreSee Less
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