Services
If you want to access our services a referral can be made through the following sources;
- Self Referral
- GP Referral
- Probation
- CARAT
- DIP
- Arrest Referral
How to make a referral to access our services in:
Wiltshire
This can be done through calling 0845 6036993 or by writing to us at BADAS (Wiltshire) 29/33 Warminster Road, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 3PD
B&NES
This can be done through calling 01225 469479 or by writing to us at BADAS (B&NES) 32-33 Broad Street, Bath, BA1 5LP
- Criminal Justice Interventions Team
- Arrest Referral
- DIP Aftercare and Through Care
- ‘SHARED CARE’ Substitute Prescribing Treatment
- Complementary Therapies
- Outreach Service
- Rapid Assessment Service (Single Point of Entry)
- Needle and Syringe Exchange and Outreach Support Services
- Complementary Therapies
- ‘One to One’ Support
- BBV Advice & Initial Blood Borne Blood Virus (BBV) Testing for Hepatitis C & B
- Criminal Justice Interventions Team
- Arrest Referral
- DIP Aftercare and Through Care
- ‘SHARED CARE’ Substitute Prescribing Treatment
- Our drop in services are:
- relaxation group
- acupuncture.
- Blood Borne Virus Nurse (and appt)
- Herbal teas
- Drop in / open access for advice and info, assessments, needle exchange
- Satellite projects
- Services that can be accessed by arrangement are:
- The alcohol management group
- Preparation for change
- Seated massage
- Family support group
- Blood Borne Virus Nurse (and drop in )
Services in Detail
The Drug Interventions Programme (DIP), a Home Office funded initiative was launched in April 2003. DIP seeks to use every opportunity from arrest to sentence to get drug misusing offenders into treatment and break the link between drugs and crime.
DIP interventions form part of a beginning-to-end support programme that follows and manages offenders as they pass through the criminal justice system, covering the following areas:
- Police custody
- Courts
- Prison
- Probation
- Treatment
The BADAS Criminal Justice Interventions Team plays a key part this work through the following services;
The BADAS Arrest Referral Scheme works with people in custody whose offending behaviour is related to drug misuse. The team operates in the Police Custody Suite at Melksham and Chippenham Magistrates, however once contact is made they can support people in North & West Wiltshire and Kennet. The service operates independently from the Police, offering easy access to services for people being held in custody. The ultimate aim of the scheme is to enable offenders to engage with services at the point of arrest, in order to reduce their drug and related offending behaviour.
Clients’ motivation levels are assessed in order to measure their readiness to change. Harm reduction advice is given to people and information can be provided on how to change their lifestyle, highlighting treatment options that are available to them. Following a full assessment and with client consent, the Arrest Referral Team will refer them to a Criminal Justice Interventions Treatment Worker or another appropriate treatment service.
It is commonly accepted that people are more likely to make positive changes to their lives when faced with a crisis such as being arrested or sentenced Therefore, the Arrest Referral Scheme operating in custody suites and Courts makes links with drug users at these crisis points and can encourage them to take the crucial first step in making positive changes to their lifestyle.
DIP Aftercare and Through Care: DIP Aftercare and Through Care Service offers support which needs to be in place after a person with a history of drug-misuse is released from prison completes a community sentence or leaves treatment. The service does not only involve issues around drug treatment or maintaining their goals around being drug free , but includes access to additional support with issues which may include housing, managing finance, family issues, learning new skills and employment. Referral to this service is through Drug Interventions Programme.
The BADAS Shared Care Programme workers work alongside drug users in a joint venture between GP’s and pharmacists when the client is seeking to stop using heroin or any other opiate.
Two of the most important factors in a successful shared care programme are that the dose of methadone or subutex is adequate and that there is holistic provision of social care. Ideally, the social care is regular and has agreed aims and is provided in the person’s local surgery by our Shared Care Team.
The support is designed to meet the individual needs of the person and is regularly reviewed to ensure that the care plan is up to date and relevant.
A wide range of support is available to people on the shared care programme. As well as advice on drug use and harm reduction, support will assist with referrals to housing, education, training and other treatment options.
Referral to shared care is either through contacting the Wiltshire Team on 01373 824060 or by accessing the Outreach Team via a ‘Drop In’ session at one of many venues around the county. Please contact the office for up to date details of times and venues.
Auricular Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing. Auricular (or ear) Acupuncture uses 5 ear points which can be applied as an aid in detox and relapse prevention. Acupuncture relieves a lot of the discomfort of withdrawal while it restores the body's energy and internal functions to normal. Auricular acupuncture is an affective treatment for any person seeking to address problems with substances including Crack, Heroin, Methadone, Benzodiazepines and alcohol.
Auricular acupuncture helps relieve headaches, body aches, sweats, sleep disturbances, tremors, anxiety and depression. It also helps to improve mental clarity, decrease anger, and reduce cravings.
The acupuncture needles connect to the body's natural energy called ‘Qi’, this powers the body's organs and allows them to function. The treatments help increase the circulation of Qi so he body's organs work more efficiently, therefore you feel healthier and more alert.
The Outreach Team operates in within North & West Wiltshire, Kennet. Also, BADAS is currently delivering a Rapid Assessment Service in and around Salisbury as part of a pilot scheme.
The services offered are;
- Rapid Assessment Service (Single Point of Entry)
BADAS is Currently involved in delivery a single point of entry pilot for the county. The aim is to simplify the referral process for people seeking to address issues around their substance misuse. By calling our 0845 number a person can refer themselves to the service and a dedicated outreach worker will meet with them to carryout and initial assessment and assist with referring them to the correct service for them. As an agency we are committed to meeting a person within 5 working days from the receipt of the referral.
- Needle and Syringe Exchange and Outreach Support Services
This an open access service and may be accessed at ‘Drop In’ facilities throughout the county. For details of the location please call out main office number on 01373 824060. We currently operate out of 15 locations around the county. In addition to this we are able to meet people in their homes should there be any difficulties accessing the drop in’s.
During these sessions all clients are given safer injecting advice, blood borne virus advice and safer sex advice.
- Complementary Therapies
Complementary Therapies such as Indian Head Massage and Acupuncture can be accessed via the outreach service. Please see the section on Complementary Therapies on our website.
- ‘One to One’ Support
Once a person has been assessed they can access our ‘One to One’. This support can be tailored to help a person to stop their drug use or prevent them returning to using again. The service is person centred and aims to meet the clients individual needs around their substance misuse.
- BBV Advice & Initial Blood Borne Blood Virus (BBV) Testing for Hepatitis
C & B
The Outreach Team are able to offer people initial testing for Hepatitis C & B. This is carried out by using the Altrix Oral Fluid Testing kits. Prior to testing the client will be given advice Hepatitis C & B. When the results are obtained the client will be given advice relevant to the outcome and assisted with any further referral required.
Opening times for BADAS services are:
Bath Broad Street Offices: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30 – 4.30pm. Wednesday opening hours 11.30 – 4.30pm
Combe Down Offices: Monday – Friday 9.30-4.30pm
Westbury Offices: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30 – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30 – 4.00pm.
Drop in Session 2-4 on Thursdays, all other drop in sessions by appointment only.
Outreach and Satellite Services:
please ring either Bath or Westbury Office to find out current satellite locations and opening times across the whole of Bath & North East Somerset and Wiltshire.
