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Adult Substance Misuse Social Care and Social Work Service

What service does your agency offer?
This specialist adult substance misuse and social work service supports people with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health problems. Clients who have substance misuse problems can access:

• Community care assessment
• Regular contact with someone who can support them through the process of change
• Referrals to other useful agencies
• Admission to Residential Rehab

Who can contact your agency?

Clients wanting to access support can make self referrals to Newport City Council duty team (01633) 235636. Referrals can also be made by other agencies, family, friends and GP.

What age range of clients does your agency provide a service to?

Service provided to anyone over the age of 18.

Which geographical areas within Newport does your agency operate?

Support is offered to anyone living in the Newport area.

What happens when someone first contacts you?

Once referral has been received contact offering client an appointment can be arranged within two-three weeks. During the first appointment the client’s needs will be identified and how they would like these to be met. After three meetings a care plan with the client will be produced stating their goals and the appropriate intervention to meet their needs.

Does your agency provide prescriptions?

No

Does your agency offer residential care?

Clients wanting to access residential rehab will need funding approved by Newport City Council.

Contact Details

Adult Substance Misuse Social Care and Social Work Service

Exchange High Street, Newport
Tel: 01633 656656

Operating Hours
Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm

Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

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