Drug & Alcohol Work
Penny Lake is our new Drug & Alcohol worker. Drug and Alcohol dependency is a nationwide problem which can affect many people. The misuse of drugs and alcohol can also have a detrimental effect on health and social well being within the local community.
Penny will be providing a new comprehensive and confidential service for drug and alcohol users combining both prevention and treatment responses. The service will also offer one-to-one key work sessions, which will provide practical and emotional support to individuals. Clients will be supported and encouraged to achieve their own personal goals and develop new interests. It will enable residents to face the reality of their dependency and promote the restoration of physical and emotional health. The aim is to bring hope and confidence which will allow residents to take control of their lives within a safe and secure environment.
In essence it will mean that as soon as a resident has been initially assessed by Penny they can then be referred to the appropriate agency for treatment and intervention. The faster this assessment can take place the faster the client can receive the right level of support they require in order to tackle their drug/alcohol dependency.