INVERCLYDE Alcohol and Drug Partnership has set out its plans to reduce harm caused by drugs and alcohol over the next four years.
The partnership brings together statutory and voluntary organisations to implement local and national strategies with the aim of reducing alcohol and drug misuse in the district.
It has just published its new five-year strategic plan which will form the focus of the service.
There are four main objectives:
— Reduce deaths and improve lives
— Embed a whole family approach to treatment and support
— Ensure a co-ordinated and whole-system approach
— Deliver trauma-informed practice.
The independent chair of the partnership, Kenny Leinster, said: “This strategy has clear aims and, importantly, a clear direction to achieve these aims.
“The thread running through this plan is making sure we and our partners work closely together to make sure we’re all playing our part in reducing harm caused by drugs and alcohol, as well as making sure recovery and wellbeing are within reach for all.
“We are well aware of the challenges facing us here in Inverclyde but we are determined, with a clear vision, and are hopeful we can overcome them.
“This strategy is not just a plan; it is a promise to the people of Inverclyde — a promise to support, to protect, and to enable every individual to thrive.
“We invite everyone in our community to join us in this vital work. Together, we can make a lasting difference.”
The partners involved include Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Police Scotland, Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs, Moving on Inverclyde, Your Voice, The Haven and The Jericho Society.
Councillor Francesca Brennan, vice-chair of Inverclyde Integrated Joint Board, said: “Working with people across Inverclyde to reduce harm caused by drugs and alcohol is one of the most important jobs we can do.
“Lots of work is already happening here in Inverclyde and this plan gives a new focus to make sure as many people as possible can play their part in tackling the drug and alcohol misuse that has already taken too many lives in our communities.”
A number of booklets and information cards are being produced and will be available in GP surgeries, libraries and also posted through doors in targeted areas.
Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Partnership
