Organisations that support people with problem drug use are being
invited to apply for funding to expand their residential
rehabilitation provision.
The Residential Rehabilitation Rapid Capacity Programme fund
(RRRCP) is part of the additional £100 million announced as part
of the National Mission to improve access to residential
rehabilitation, trebling the number of publicly funded places by
2026.
Applications for this latest round of funding will close on 9
January 2023 with priority given to projects increasing services
in areas where residential rehabilitation provision is lower so
people can access treatment regardless of where they live.
Phoenix Futures was supported by the RRRCP to develop their
National Families Service, Harper House in Saltcoats which was
opened by the First Minister on 21 November.
Minister for Drugs Policy said:
“I have always said I want every penny of the additional funds
announced as part of the National Mission to make a difference
and this fund is already having a positive impact on the lives of
people with problem drug use.
“The opening of the Harper House - which can support to up to 20
families at a time - and the recent expansion of detox and rehab
services at the Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP)
are just a couple of examples of how this money is being used to
increase the options available to people who want help.
“While there is much to be done to address our drug deaths crisis
these projects show we are making changes to support people to
access the treatment and recovery that is right for them.”
BACKGROUND
The Scottish Government has committed to increase the number of
publicly funded residential rehabilitation placements by 300% and
the number of beds by 50% by 2026
National drugs mission
funds: guidance - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Residential Rehabilitation
Rapid Capacity Programme: guidance - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
