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Oldham Drug Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) Response to GMP Drugs Raid
Help and advice for those affected by drugs in Oldham: 0808 161 1221
‘The DAAT is a strategic partnership which coordinates all statutory and voluntary organisations involved in drug and alcohol issues in Oldham’ comments Oldham DAAT Manager Kay French.
‘Through successful partnership working we are helping people get off drugs and rebuild their lives as well as minimising the harm caused to families and the community at large.’
‘The first point of contact for those wishing to seek help should be the 24 hour free phone number. From the point of calling the helpline, individuals are guaranteed information, support, and guidance whatever the nature of their problem and if needed, they can be referred to one of our substance misuse services that same day.’
‘We work with clients through a way that’s best suited to them, from counselling sessions and structured day programmes, to education, training and employment support activities, which help rebuild services users lives.‘
‘Our services are also extended to young people through a specialist young people’s service, delivered through the Connexions centre on Union Street, in addition to families and carers, whose lives are affected by the substance misuse of others. There is help and support available to all residents of Oldham - you just need to pick up the phone and ask.’
For further information contact Nyree Hood, Marketing and Communications Officer positive steps on 0161 621 9395, nyreehood@positivestepsoldham.org.uk
Notes to editors There are a range of different services available in Oldham depending on your need, amongst these are:
Oasis@ Connexions Offers confidential and non-judgemental advice and information and treatment for young people under 19, also offers support to young people whose life is affected by others substance misuse, as well as support and advice for parents and carers. Young people can drop into the Connexions centre and speak to someone from Oasis, call 0161 621 9600, or visit oasis.connexions-oldham.org.uk
Oldham Alcohol and Drugs Service (ADS) Offers counselling sessions, structured group work, social and leisure activities. Also runs a ‘Concerned Others’ group Thursday evening from 6.00-8.00pm, ADS can be contacted on 0161 624 9595 or e mail oldham@alcoholanddrugsservices.org.uk
Oldham Substance Misuse Service (SMS) A community specialist drug service for adults, offering: substitute prescribing, specialist support for pregnant substance misusing women, and in patient or community detoxification. SMS can be contacted on 0161 621 9722.
Booth Street Low Threshold Service and Needle Exchange Offering advice and support to clients who do not feel ready for prescribing services. Services include: needle exchange, harm reduction advice and information and referral to treatment services. Booth Street can be contacted on 0161 909 8242.
A full copy of the Directory of Drug and Alcohol Services in Oldham can be requested by calling 0161 621 9400.
