Low Threshold Medication Programme for injecting drug users via drop – in: substitute prescribing, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and clinical psychology. Self – referral is encouraged for clients motivated to change. Once stable, referral to other support and treatment options. Needle Exchange drop – in. Women’s Clinic and Midwife Service: family planning and sexual health service for clients involved in the sex industry or who have problems with drugs or alcohol. Dental Service: drop – in and appointment drug users unable to access dental care. Wound Care Clinic: for clients with drug-related skin care problems. NEON – Needle Exchange Outreach Network: support to pharmacies and drug agencies offering needle exchange and outreach services. Training on harm reduction for individuals and organisations as per HRT training manual.
Contact details:
- Phone: 0131 537 8300
- Website: http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Services/A-Z/HarmReductionTeam/Pages/default.aspx
Support options
1 to 1 professional support; Peer support; Injecting equipment; C:card
Referral method
You do not need to contact them to arrange a place. Drop in to the centre whenever the service is open.
Address:
Spittal Street Centre22 – 24 Spittal Street,
Edinburgh
EH3 9DU
