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About Cranstoun, Worcestershire
Cranstoun, Worcestershire works to support those over 18 that are struggling with their alcohol or drug intake. We also offer advice, support and guidance for family members and friends to cope with someone else’s substance use through our Family Support Service.
As well as working with individuals, our Worcestershire team have services suitable for young people through our Here4YOUth service that you can access here.
Cranstoun Worcestershire operates our services across Worcestershire. With our central hub in Worcester, we deliver interventions across all six districts, via our shared care scheme and community outreach locations.
When you work with our Worcestershire team, you will have access to the following services:
Assessments.
Community outreach
Harm reduction – Needle Syringe Programme
Pharmacological interventions – prescribing services
Peer mentor programme
Housing advice, liaison and referral
Access to detox and rehab detox packages
Shared care
Access to mutual aid
Information and advice
Access to education, Training and Employment (ETE) Services, including volunteering
Social and physical activities
Family and carer support service
A young people service, Here4YOUth
If English is not your first language, ask our service about translation support.
Individual Placement & Support (IPS)
People who access our Worcestershire service will also have the opportunity to access IPS, which can support people who use our services into competitive, paid employment.
Our team of Employment Specialists work with local employers and those seeking work to find suitable work for them.
Wearable Overdose Detection Devices & Alert System (WODDAS)
Cranstoun, Worcestershire’s Drug and Alcohol treatment provider, in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, St Paul’s Hostel and Queen’s University Belfast, are embarking on a pioneering pilot project aimed at developing cutting-edge technology to mitigate the risk of fatal accidental drug overdoses.
The project, focused on wearable overdose detection devices, represents a significant step forward in safeguarding vulnerable individuals and addressing a critical health concern.