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Studio 8
Studio 8 is the strategic response from The Moray Council and NHS Grampian, through the Alcohol and Drug Action Team, to the following requirements:
The objectives of Studio 8 are:
1. To increase the amount of people attending substance misuse services through:
a. Monitoring opening times
b. Promoting effective pathways
c. Advertising our service
d. Providing accessible services
2. To reduce waiting times in Moray by:
a. Providing a direct access service
b. Aleviating the waiting times of specialist services to work with more chaotic and vulnerable people
c. Working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary services
3. To widen and improve the range of services available in Moray by providing:
a. an assessment within 72 hours
b. an arrest referral scheme
c. one to one work
d. accessible group work sessions
e. complementary therapies
f. motivational interviewing
g. solution focused interventions
h. and also sharing space with other agencies providing clear and concise risk management
Service delivery:
Studio 8 will work towards the National Quality Standards for drug and alcohol services and staff will demonstrate competence through DANOS standards. The service will be delivered through:
Direct Access
This will allow people to engage with support staff through self referral by walking into our modern access point in South Street in Elgin. For people who are unable to travel to Elgin we will make a commitment to offer access services across Moray. Staff at Studio 8 will then refer on to a specialist agency or offer a programme of support through a person centred plan.
Drop-in:
At Studio 8 we appreciate that not everyone wants to have a ‘caseworker' or ‘keyworker' but still want to access some form of support and guidance. We also want to be able to offer a service to everyone. Therefore a drop-in facility will be available six days a week at the following times:
Mon, Wed and Fri 1500 - 1700 hrs; Tue & Thur 1500 -1900 hours; Saturday 1000 - 1230 hours
Arrest Referral:
This will offer those affected by substance misuse access to a service at a point of crisis in their lives. An agreement will be entered into with Grampian Police to allow people to access advice, guidance and support at the point of being within the criminal justice system.
Group work:
Studio 8 will offer groups in a number of areas and this will include alternative therapies, art and crafts, peer support, family support, harm reduction, anger management and safe working practices. Studio 8 will adapt to need and offer what is required by those wishing to access the service.
You can access Studio 8:
Monday 9-5. Tuesday 9-7, Wednesday 1-5, Thursday 9-7, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-4, CLOSED on Sundays.
Needle Exchange:
As of 3 September a needle exchange will be available from our service on South Street. Watch this space for details......
Contact details:
Studio 8, Direct Access Service
7 North Guildry Street,
Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1LE
T : 01343 543792
F : 01343 549808
E : studio08@turningpointscotland.com
O: http://www.turningpointscotland.com/