Fourteen drugs support projects, which will help save and improve
lives as part of the Scottish Government's National Mission on
Drugs, have been awarded funding which will ensure key frontline
services continue to support those dealing with problematic drug
use.
Ten projects will receive continuation funding of £2.6 million,
with four new residential rehabilitation initiatives receiving £1
million.
The awards will allow organisations providing residential
rehabilitation to hire staff to provide more in-depth support to
people as they transition from rehab, develop a new women's
recovery house and upgrade existing properties.
Visiting Crossreach's Residential Recovery Service in Glasgow,
Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister said:
“This funding and these projects are helping to save and improve
lives across Scotland. It will support a wide range of
initiatives, from rescuing vulnerable people from having their
homes and lives taken over by drug-dealing ‘cuckooing' gangs, to
supporting outdoor recovery programmes and expanding recovery
cafes.
“It also includes a very significant investment in developing
residential rehabilitation services. Increasing access, and
improving these services is another key part of our National
Mission and we're well on our way to our target of increasing the
number of statutory funded placements to 1000 by 2026.”
Crossreach will use an award of £357,816 to employ two new staff
members to improve aftercare provision at its Glasgow residential
rehabilitation facility.
Director for Adult Care Vic Walker said:
“This funding, across three years, will allow us to maintain
support to people as they transition back into the community
after completing a residential rehab programme. Practical and
emotional support will be offered, as they link with an assertive
aftercare worker and access counselling.
"We know that this type of support is crucial, as they enter the
next stage of their recovery journey, leaving the supportive
environment of the rehabilitation service and establishing
themselves back into their local community. We will help people
to use the knowledge and skills gained in rehab, as they access
activities and services.”
Carolyn Sawers, chief executive of Corra, which has made more
than 300 National Mission grant awards to organisations across
Scotland, said:
“Corra's vision is for a society where people can create positive
change and enjoy fulfilling lives. With £3.6 million going to 14
organisations through the National Drugs Mission Fund, we will
see real impact for communities across Scotland. We are pleased
to see four new residential rehabilitation services receive
funding, taking a people-first approach that's built on
compassion, relationships, and rights.”
Background
A full list of awards can be found here
