Harm Reduction

Hard reduction services

Signpost harm reduction Service is currently finishing its second year of operations.

Funded through the Big Lottery Fund and starting in August 2003 the Harm Reduction service was set up to work with the more chaotic drug user. The remit of the harm reduction service is to minimalise the damage caused by drug use.

IV drug use and the spread of blood-borne virus

The bulk of the harm reduction services work is around IV drug use and the spread of blood-borne virus, however, the service will take on other clients engaged in dangerous drug use including solvents (VSA). The normal referral route for this service is through the core service.

Phone the Signpost number for more advice regarding this.

The harm reduction service also offers a comprehensive equipment exchange. This includes needles and syringes, citric acid and spoons.

Equipment from other sources can also be returned to this service for safe disposal. The service provides equipment to all manner of IV drug users including steroid users resident in the Forth Valley area.

This a door step access service and does not require a referral or assessment. Simply turn up at any of the drop-ins where exchange is available.

For up to date times and the nearest access point to you phone signpost on 01259 726602.

The harm Reduction Service also has an extensive network of partner agencies and specialists in all aspects of substance use and blood borne virus testing and treatment.

For more information regarding yourself or someone else regarding this contact Signpost and ask to speak to a Harm reduction Worker.

In partnership with Stirling Salvation Army a harm reduction clinic is in operation from 3pm to 5pm every Thursday at the Drip Road Premises.

Meals are also available free to anyone during these times.