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.

Here you will find the details of our Worcester hub.

When you refer into the service, we will identify the closest location to you for help and support.

If you are a registered patient at one of our shared care surgeries, speak to your GP or keyworker to arrange an appointment at your surgery.

You can view the list of surgeries here.

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.

Find out more about IPS here.

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.

Link to find out more about WODDAS

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