Turning Point Scotland

Turning Point Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland.  It tackles social exclusion by developing individual care packages for people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs and people who need support because of thier drug or alcohol misuse.  These people are among the most marginalised and vulnerable in society.

Background

Our organisation has been working in social care in Scotland since 1993 as the Scottish arm of Turning Point, a charity based in London.  Due to the changes in social care in scotland and the formation of the new Scottish Parliment, we took the decision to devolve from the parent charity and in April 1999 we registered as a Scottish Charity in our own right, hence Turning Point Scotland.

Growth

At the time we had a turnover of £3.5M.  Our financial year to March 2006 saw that figure increase to £31M, a figure which is set to grow again.

Since April 19999 the number of our projects has increased from 14 to 42 and we have project representation in virtually every region of Scotland.

Funding

The vast majority of our funding (the money that pays for service care/support and staff salaries) comes from statutory sources through Local Authorities, Health Boards and the Scottish Office, giving us a greater stability.  Fundraised income therefore goes directly to the benfit of the people who use our service.

STUDIO 8

Studio 8 is a service provided by Turning Point Scotland for The Moray Council and NHS Grampian.

Studio 8 was commisioned to provide Direct Access Services to people 16+ who use alcohol and drugs throughout Moray.  The service will provide individual needs based interventions for people with a range of substance misuse issues.

Studio 8 will offer information, support and guidance in an inviting, relaxed, confidential enviroment to anyone who has concerns about their own or someone elses drug or alcohol use.

Studio 8 will be commited to providing:

• Drop in facilities
• One to one interventions
• Group work
• Telephone helpline
• Support in the community
• Arrest referral
• Email support line

Studio 8 offers help in building motivation with a problem solving approach.

Support offered to individuals while waiting to access other specialist services.

Studio 8 aims to empower individuals to achive thier own goals & aspirations throught recovery process.

Access to a service out with the normal working week.

Service and Needle Exchange Opening Times

Mon........10am ~ 6pm

Tue........10am ~ 7pm - Closed 11am - 1pm due to Team meeting/training

Wed.......10am ~ 6pm

Thu........10am ~ 7pm

Fri...........9am ~ 5pm

Sat & Sun...CLOSED

Drop in Facility

Mon.........1pm ~ 2pm

Tue..........2pm ~ 4pm

Wed.........12am ~ 1.30pm

Thu...........5pm ~ 7pm

Fri.............1pm ~ 3pm

Studio 8 is commited to providing direct access to

information , support and guidance for those who are

affected by Drugs and Alcohol in Moray.