Drugs Interventions Programme (DIP) Sunderland
Drug Interventions Programme (DIP) Throughcare and Aftercare operates across Leeds, Sunderland, Bradford and Hartlepool, providing a range of services for drug users within the Criminal Justice System. We work in close partnership with clinical providers, Prison Service, CARATs, Police, Arrest Referral, Courts and Probation to deliver a quality and coordinated service.
Adopting a case management approach the team work intensively with individuals, using assertive outreach methods to engage and retain clients in treatment or to help individuals to maintain a drug free status and support community reintegration. Interventions can include:-
- Harm minimisation
- Assessment and support to access specialist prescribing
- Home visits
- Prison gate pick up on release
- Support to access housing and debt advice also includes court liaison work, specific interventions for those with restriction place upon their bail and direct work with prolific offenders.
- Class A drug users
- 18+
- Involved in criminal justice system
- Living or NFA in Leeds/Sunderland/Hartlepool
- Referred from CARATs and Probation Service
Contact
DIP Sunderland
Suite 26/27, Bridge House, Off Bedford Street, Sunderland SR1 1TE
Tel: 0191 510 8252