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Turning Point ScotlandAbstinence Project 161-181 Whitefield RoadGlasgowG51 2SDT 0141 445 1198E lynfoy@turningpointscotland.comW www.turningpointscotland.com

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Turning Point Scotland54 Govan RoadGlasgowG51 1JLT 0141 427 8200F 0141 427 8201E info@turningpointscotland.comW www.turningpointscotland.com

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Turning Point Scotland is a company limited by guarantee No 194639 (Scotland) Registered Office 7 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1BA. Charity No SCO28827.

Turning Point ScotlandAbstinence Project

Turning Point Scotland Abstinence Project aims to support individuals looking to achieve and sustain recovery from usingalcohol and/or drugs whilst living in ordinarycommunity settings.

The service is committed to achievingabstinence in recovery and is at the heart ofwhat we do. We believe everyone is capable of recovery. We offer a range of support toempower individuals to achieve and maintainrecovery in the longer term.

Turning Point Scotland has over a decade of experience in supporting people to achieverecovery in community-based services across Scotland.

The service has a committed and experiencedteam of staff and volunteers who draw on awealth of knowledge, skills and experience;including peer led lived experience.

The service has been developed further bybuilding on those skills to deliver a uniqueabstinence based therapeutic communityrecovery service.

The service delivers a group work programmefor up to 6 months supporting your recoveryjourney where you can achieve totalabstinence from all substances and ORT based medications.

The service works closely with you and otherprofessionals (where relevant) to deliver yourrecovery plan in order that you can achieveabstinence in recovery.

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What will happen when I come to the Abstinence Project?

• We offer community abstinence basedtreatment. Individuals attending the servicewill want to stop using alcohol and/or drugs entirely

• We offer an individual assessment appointmentto identify an appropriate personal recoveryplan for you

• We allocate a key worker to provide 1-1therapeutic support who will work with you onyour personal recovery plan

• We regularly review your progress with you to set new goals and objectives and meet yourrecovery outcomes

• We offer progression routes to access training,employment and volunteering opportunities

• You have access to holistic therapy workshopsand recovery shares, that will include music, art, acupuncture, health and wellbeing, relaxation techniques

• We offer links with existing Recovery Support Networks

• We offer regular recovery check ups

Turning Point Scotland Abstinence ProjectPrior to engaging in the three stages to the programme,there will be a referral and assessment process.

Referral— 4 days abstinence from alcohol and/or drugs along with a willingness to change is required at referral stage and assessmentappointment given.

Referrals can be made through Alcohol and Drug services, G.P., Mental Health service and

Criminal Justice services, along with other relevantprofessional organisations.

Assessment— If entry requirements met,individuals will be offered a place on the Access to Recovery Programme.

The group-work programme at Turning PointScotland’s Abstinence Project consists of:

Access to Recovery (4 weeks)— An introduction to group work.

The aim at this stage is to promote self-belief andconfidence and help to define goals.Group work discussions will explore topics such as,Supportive Relationships, Overcoming Stigma andAssuming Control.You will be expected to attend 2 groups per week as part of your individual Recovery Plan.You will also attend the weekly share & closedrecovery café.

Achieving Abstinence (12 weeks)— In this phaseof the programme there is opportunity to explorealcohol and/or drug use in more detail, with time for self-exploration and reflection. Getting anunderstanding of your addiction through differentmodels of recovery, including, 12 steps, SMARTrecovery and personal development based group work.

Sustaining Recovery (8 weeks)— The emphasis in this phase of the programme is to enhance your aspirations beyond the Abstinence Project and assist you to engage as an active member of your community.

You will build your own recovery capital in order tohelp you sustain your recovery in the long term.

You will take part in an 8 week group workprogramme consisting of CBT, Steps to Excellence,which will help you to challenge your own beliefsystems and unhelpful thinking styles.

Aftercare (8 weeks)— On completion of theprogramme there is an extended period of 1-1support, tailored to your individual needs.

Therapeutic group work programme offers various models of recovery including:• Personal Development• 12 STEPS• SMART• Positive Outlooks• Brief Solution Focused • SUSTAIN

AccessThe service is available to individuals living inGlasgow who are experiencing issues in relation to alcohol and/or drug use and want to becometotally abstinent.

Referrals• Community Addiction Team (CAT)• GPs• Mental health organisations• Social work department• Criminal justice service• Other professional organisations

Opening TimesIn Glasgow groups will run for 5 days per week with further access to a recovery café one day per week. Telephone referrals can be made Mon-Friday between 10am and 4pm, or alternatively by email.

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