Turning Point Scotland Mobile Harm Reduction Service
Last updated: 27th June 2024
Support Type:
Voluntary
Need supported:
- Alcohol
- Drugs
Aim/Purpose:
Turning Point Scotland’s Mobile Harm Reduction Service supports people who are using drugs by delivering WAND – Wound care, Assessment of injecting risk, Naloxone and Dry blood spot testing. They can also provide advice on harmful alcohol use and sexual health. A harm reduction van, staffed by harm reduction practitioners, will be in the area every fortnight on a Thursday. This is a drop-in service.
Suitability criteria:
- All genders
- Middle-aged adult (36-55), Older adult (56 and older), Young adult (18-35)
Assessment/referral process:
- Self-referral
Contact information:
Further Information:
You can call 07729 045 643 / 07729 045 183 for dates and an exact location. This is a drop-in service. if you know anyone who would benefit from this service you can contact Turning Point directly to request a WAND, you can call the office on 0141 280 3834 to arrange a suitable day and time.