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Substance Misuse

 

 

Services & Support

 

 

 

Street Agencies (e.g. Compass, Health Shop)

 

Street agencies are organisations providing a same day drop-in service for drug and alcohol users. These agencies offer a range of services, including:

 

 

  • Information

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  • Advice

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  • Counselling

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  • Group work

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  • Acupuncture

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  • Needle exchange

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    Some agencies provide outreach services. These involve workers making direct contact with drug users on the streets and in the community. They are there to give advice on drugs and services.

     

     

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