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Choices: Substance Misuse: Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention, Education and Treatment Service

Aims of the Project:

create understanding and increase knowledge about alcohol and substance misuse among ethnic communities with a focus on young people

help them with a better understanding of preventative measures and associated health risks from alcohol and substance misuse

create awareness of the services provided by the mainstream and other bodies withing Glasgow South on substance misuse

encourage adults to come forward and seek help on substance misuse issues among their children

encourage young individuals to come and seek help including help for their peers and siblings

Services of the Project:
Participative Educational Workshops - delivered to young ethnic minority individuals via Holyrood Secondary, Shawlands Academy & Bellahouston Academy (2012-2-14).

Drop in Surgeries - at the above schools giving information & advice to pupils.

Advice & Counselling Service - Providing free one to one confidential advice.

Information & Awareness Sessions - delivered to voluntary sector, community groups and the general puplic to empower them with knowledge of drugs, alcohol and tobacco and it's impact on health.

Treatment Service - provided to all including treatment and medication via our partners South Glasgow Community Addiction Team and others.

Though the funding available is to work with ethnic minorities, workshops will benefit all pupils irrespective of their ethnicity or race:
We accept referrals from the following:

Self referral

GP's

Healthcare Professionals

Community Mental Health Teams

Statutory Services

Voluntary Organisations

Community Groups

Family and Friends

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ASIA ALI ON 0141 585 8023 or email asia@reachhealth.org.uk

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