South Ayrshire Treatment and Recovery Team (START)
Support Type:
Need supported:
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Mental Health
- Recovery
Aim/Purpose:
The South Ayrshire Treatment and Recovery Team (START) service is in place in South Ayrshire which provides a treatment and recovery service to anyone aged 16 years and over by offering a variety of specialist treatment and support services for those with chaotic or problematic alcohol and drug use.
Suitability criteria:
- All genders
- Adolescent (17 and under), Middle-aged adult (36-55), Older adult (56 and older), Young adult (18-35)
Assessment/referral process:
- Any agency, Court, GP, Health professional, Self-referral, Social work, Other
Anyone can refer as long as they have permission from the person they are referring. You can also self-refer. We offer flexible appointments at a time and day to suit you. You may wish to ask a relative, carer or friend to attend your appointment with you for additional support.
Contact information:
Further Information:
START is a treatment and recovery service and available to anyone aged 16 years and over. You can contact us from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday on 01292 559800. Out of hours contact for help and support is NHS24 on 111. What do we offer: • Mental Health related support • Physical and sexual health interventions • Opiate Replacement Therapy prescribing and recovery support • Injecting equipment provision (including Naloxone training and supply) • Detoxification from opiates (could also include prescribed opiate medication) • Detoxification from alcohol *Detoxification can be carried out within the community setting or hospital based dependent on your needs