Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership
Drug, Alcohol, Blood Borne, Carers, Homeless Resettlement Team

- Stage 1
Referral
Reaching out and supporting individuals into regular activity and positive routines
- Stage 2
Assess Needs
Assess initial needs and agree key activities to address barriers to employment and training
- Stage 3
Vocational Activity
A range of core skills employability and accredited training and job search activities.
- Stage 4
Employers & Job Matching
Arranging work or volunteer placements with employers
- Stage 5
In Work Support & Aftercare
Supporting individuals to maintain and progress within the workplace
Contacts
Colin Paton,
Team Leader
01738 474455daservices@pkc.gov.ukDrug and Alcohol TeamOpening Times
9am to 5pm,To request Direct Access to services please call 01738 474455 between 9:30am and 4:30pm.
The Drug and Alcohol Team is a specialist service that will support you to deal with an alcohol or substance misuse problem. Through your personal recovery journey, we will work with you, your family, your employer and any other important people in your community to help you make the positive changes you want in your life. Should you need help to keep your job or find new work, the Team can help you directly, or bring in Employability Network partners such as Housing, or the Welfare Rights Team to assist with any issues that need to be tackled before you enter the employment market.
We are keen to support both you and your employer if you are in work, or new to a job.
The Perth and Kinross Drug and Alcohol Team work with people to support positive change and to reduce harm caused by drug and/or alcohol use. We offer a free service to residents in Perth and Kinross who -
- Are over 16 years of age;
- Would like support to help with their recovery from substance misuse;
- Would like support with issues of Blood Borne Viruses;
- Would like support with homelessness.
What can we offer?
- An individual assessment
- A personal support / outcome focused plan, agreed with you
- Advice & Information
- Learning & Lifestyle opportunities
- One to One based support
- Emotional & practical support
There is now a Joint Assessment Drop-In Clinic at Highland House every Monday from 9.30am till 12.00, this is a great opportunity to address your substance use and start your recovery journey, you will be assessed by a trained substance use worker, who will discuss different options for intervention. Please watch the small video - YouTube Video