DISC Orbit 20

The project works within a multi agency setting involving DISC, NECA and the Community Substance Misuse Team (CSMT). All three agencies are based within the same office providing a one-stop shop to enable service users to access a range of services. This service only differs from Orbit through the service provision of a different geographical area which can be found below in the referral criteria.

As an outreach team the DISC workers are in a position to meet people in an environment where they are comfortable and relaxed. Our Service Level Agreement is that we work with service users who have just started treatment on a methadone programme but whose lives are still fairly chaotic. Our role is to help place structure into the programmes user life to maintain retention in treatment and to help prepare for a life off drugs.

We work with opiate users, stimulant users, cannabis users or any illicit substance. As part of our program, service users can take part in structured sporting activities which help boost confidence and self esteem. Or partake in complimentary therapies which help relaxation andrelapse prevention work.

Work is undertaken in either one to one settings or group sessions.

Referral Criteria:
Illicit substance misuses aged 19 years and upwards living in the Bishop Auckland and Wear Valley area anyone can be referred via GP's, probation officers, social workers, consultants, housing associations, parents/cares, self referrals, schools, schools nurses, NECA, drug and alcohol service. Attendance is voluntary.

Contact
115a Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QG
Tel: 0191 - 384 2785