Drug treatment services
Derby has developed drug treatment services for the city that aim to get more people to leave treatment drug free.
Any adult with drug-related problems in Derby can get access to a full range of drug treatment services.
The first port of call for adults who want to stop their problematic drug use is Phoenix Futures. People can walk in off the street or phone to make an appointment for information and advice:
Drop in at:
12 Charnwood Street Derby DE1 2GT
Open: 10am to 4pm - Monday, Wednesday and Friday;
11am to 4pm – Tuesday
Telephone: 01332 294410
Open: 9am to 5pm - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
11am to 5pm – Tuesday
9am to 7pm - Thursday
Services provided though a referral
The Bradshaw Clinic is a specialist drug treatment service, which offers substitute prescribing, 'harm reduction' services (such as the needle and syringe programme). The Clinic is based at: 1 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GT
For more information, telephone 01332 221700.
The Drug Intervention Programme supports Class A drug users who are in the criminal justice system by helping them to get housing, treatment, education, training and benefits with an aim to reduce re-offending.
For more information, telephone 0800 197 5533.
A specialist substance misuse service is provided for people with mental health issues. The service is based at 1 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GT
For more information, telephone 01332 221700.
Consultation on adult drug treatment services
Our current treatment service contracts are due to end in 2012. We are now consulting our local partners about future requirements for the adult drug treatment system in Derby.
Local partners - view the Derby Substance Misuse Services Consultation - Information document
Local partners - view the Derby Substance Misuse Services Consultation - Questionnaire
We will be consulting current users of services, parents/carers and other interested parteis through group sessions in early 2011. If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please contact Nicola Snell on 01332 256909 or email nicola.snell@derby.gov.uk for details.
Alcohol treatment services
New alcohol treatment services have been launched for the city. These have been designed to meet the needs of local people by making it easy to get alcohol treatment and by providing a wide range of services to deal with different levels of alcohol problems.
The ADS Derby Alcohol Misuse Service offers information and advice to anyone who is concerned about their level of drinking.
Based at: Lister House Surgery, 207 St Thomas Road, Derby DE23 8RJ
Telephone: 0800 051 5857
Open: 9am to 5pm - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
9am to 7pm – Tuesday
Alcohol treatment services provided through a referral
Specialist Community Alcohol Service – this service is for clients with complex needs and is based at:
St James House, Mansfield Road, Derby DE1 3AD
For more information, telephone 01332 547900.
Substance misuse aftercare service – this service is available for people leaving drug and alcohol treatment services who may need extra support to remain drug free and to stop drinking or drink responsibly. For more information, telephone 01332 294410.
Reducing drug and alcohol misuse among young people
Services for young people
Young Addaction offers support to any young person in Derby who has a problem with drugs or alcohol.
CAMHS offers support for young people with drug or alcohol misuse and mental health issues.
Young Addaction and CAMHS are based at Suites D & G, Bateman Court, Bateman Street, Derby DE23 8JQ. For more information, telephone 01332 254505.
Consultation on young person substance misuse services
Our current treatment service contracts are due to end in 2012. We are now consulting our local partners about future requirements for the young person treatment system in Derby.
Local partners - view the Derby Substance Misuse Services Consultation - Information document
Local partners - view the Derby Substance Misuse Services Consultation - Questionnaire
We will be consulting current users of services, parents/carers and other interested parties through group sessions in early 2011. If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please contact Nicola Snell on 01332 256909 or email nicola.snell@derby.gov.uk for details.
Educating young people to prevent future alcohol misuse
Research has shown that effective alcohol education for young people can prevent future alcohol misuse. Education programmes:
- address knowledge, skills and attitudes
- provide age-appropriate and culturally-sensitive information
- challenge young people's misconceptions about the norms of their peers' behaviour and their friends' reactions to alcohol use
- use interactive teaching techniques such as discussion, small group activities and role play
- involve parents/carers as part of a wider community approach.
Derby's 'Bottle It' project was developed by the city's Healthy Schools Team in 2007/08, funded by local Communities for Health funding, the Community Safety Partnership and Teen Check. All secondary schools across Derby have been given resources to deliver the programme, which has four main strands:
- a theatre/dance workshop programme highlighting key messages around alcohol which Year 10 pupils deliver to Year 8 pupils of feeder schools
- a programme that's specific to alcohol and related anti-social behaviour for Year 9 pupils
- targeted work with vulnerable pupils
- work with parents to tell them about the signs and impact of alcohol misuse.
For more information about the project, contact Michelle Slater on 01332 25 6842; michelle.slater2@derby.gov.uk
Local services offering support on drug misuse
Breaking the cycle – this is a family support service, provided by Young Addaction, to help families affected by substance misuse.
For more information, telephone 01332 254514.
Angels provides a bereavement service for families affected by drug misuse
2 Wilson Street, Derby DE1 1PL
For more information, telephone 01332 362638.
Lauren's Link
provides support for parents/carers and families affected by drug misuse and can organise one-to-one support
2 Wilson Street, Derby DE1 1PL
For more information, telephone 01332 362744.
National self-help organisations for drug or alcohol misuse
Talk to Frank
Helpline 0800 77 66 00
A confidential helpline for anyone in the UK concerned about drug use.
Narcotics Anonymous
Helpline 0300 999 1212
NHS - drinking and its impact on health
Gives information on the dangers of excess drinking and on the recommended daily limits
Alcoholics Anonymous
Helpline 0845 769 7555