ALCOHOL & DRUGS CO ORDINATOR, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM FOR OLDER PEOPLE 65YRS +

Drug & Alcohol Service for Older People - Domiciliary Outreach Programme This programme concentrates on those older people with drug and alcohol related problems, their carer’s, family and friends within the northern sector of the WHSCT. The programme is delivered by a Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordinator. There are 3 main elements to the service. These include: • Assessment and specialist interventions with clients and their families • Training on substance abuse in older people. This targets staff working with older people from the Statutory, voluntary, community and independent sectors. The training is tailored to the participant’s needs and job role. Staff can range from home helps, health professionals, housing officers, community workers • Awareness raising initiatives which look at prevention, early detection and promotion of local services. These can range from local campaigns, health fairs and information sessions for older people A helpline has also been set up Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Its accessible to members of the public and professionals who need information and advice on how to deal with substance abuse and the services available. For further information contact: Evelyn Brett, Co-ordinator Tel: 028 7131 4239

Referral via GP, Self, Family & Other