Bristol ROADS (Recovery Orientated Alcohol & Drugs Service) is Bristol's service for people seeking help with drug or alcohol problems.
It is delivered by 5 providers ARA, BDP, BSDAS, DHI and St Mungo’s Broadway.
BDP is the first point-of-contact for referrals and initial assessments, helping you to identify the most appropriate treatment options.
ROADS is funded by Safer Bristol Partnership.
* needle exchange
* brief interventions
* assertive outreach
* transition from young people services
* harm reduction and health care intervention
* shared care
* specialist prescribing
* group work
* psychosocial interventions
* in patient services
* maternity and family support services
* relapse prevention
* training, education, volunteering and employment
* volunteering
* tackling discrimination and stigma
* carer support
* peer support
* advocacy
* floating support
* supported accommodation
Bristol ROADS delivery is supported by SARI & The Diversity Trust who work to deliver culturally competent services responsive to the needs of Bristol’s increasingly diverse population
Breaking Free Online is available for anyone in contact with ROADS at any stage of treatment and provides a 12 week on-line treatment and recovery programme.
SMART Recovery UK groups compliment Bristol’s thriving network of 12-Step Fellowship meetings.
Locations we operate in
DHI - 01225 478 730
Brunswick Court, Bristol, BS2 8PE
BDP - 0117 987 6000
11 Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Services we Provide
Drugs
Overview
Bristol ROADS provides a wide range of service for individuals wishing to access support and treatment for problematic drug use.
An initial assessment of needs is undertaken by BDP to identify the most appropriate treatment options.
What we do
Engagement Services
Engagement services are primarily delivered by Bdp.
Engagement offers people their route into ROADS treatment and support services. A single assessment will be undertaken by ROADS workers who will make appropriate treatment and intervention referrals based on needs.
Low Threshold and Brief Interventions
There are separate routes for primary drug users which include:
• Brief interventions for users of non-opiates
• Preparation for Recovery groups
Needle and Syringe Programme
Sterile injecting equipment and safe disposal facilities. Harm reduction and healthcare
interventions include Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C testing and Hepatitis B vaccinations.
Transitions from Young People’s Drug Treatment Services
The safe transition of young substance users from Bristol’s Young People’s Drug Treatment Service to adult services where appropriate.
Change
The Change Service provides the core treatment elements of Bristol ROADS. There are separate pathways for drugs and alcohol which are designed to promote recovery. A range of psychosocial groupwork and individual care interventions are available, which include:
Shared Care - Opioid substitution treatment provided by GPs in partnership with Bdp.
Specialist Prescribing - Opioid substitution treatment for people with more complex needs, including prescribing to prevent relapse and daily dispensing service.
Inpatient Service - 5 beds available for stabilisation and detoxification at BSDAS’ Acer unit.
Groupwork:
• Recovery Day Programme - using MI and CBT approaches.
• Inroads programme - using 12-step model.
Psychological interventions - Using motivational interviewing techniques alongside ITEP/BTEI approaches.
Maternity and Family Support Services -
• Maternity drug and alcohol liaison service.
• Intensive family support for parents whose drug or alcohol use is problematic, delivered through home visiting for up to 6 months
Completion
Supporting individuals in the final stage of their treatment, or after completing treatment successfully, to sustain the changes they have made.
Services include:
Recovery Sustainment Programmes -
• Inroads 12-step aftercare programme
• Community Programme - using community reinforcement approach (CRA)
• Relapse Prevention groups - separate groups for alcohol and drugs
Training Education Volunteering & Employment (TEVE) Opportunities
Offering meaningful activity for individuals who are approaching the end of their treatment, or who have successfully completed treatment. Delivered in partnership with Windmill Hill City Farm, Demand Energy Equality, Business in the Community, Volunteer Bristol, The Community Farm and Coexist Community Kitchen.
• TEVE-Lite - short-term focused sessions (1-3) to explore options and opportunities for TEVE and their readiness for work.
• TEVE Rewards - This will be targeted intervention over 3-5 sessions which identifies behaviours and activities which are meaningful to an individual and can earn them ‘rewards for recovery' which can be used to access volunteering, apprenticeship and community engagement opportunities.
Support Service
Delivered by DHI along with The Care Forum.
Tackling Discrimination and Stigma
Engaging local communities to dispel misunderstandings around drugs and alcohol, to promote treatment opportunities and support reintegration of people with drug and alcohol problems into their communities.
Carer Support
Advice, information, one to one and group support for families and carers of those affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. Also training for family members to become ‘family champions’ who can help run peer led family groups.
Peer Support
Recruiting, training and supporting people in recovery so that they can develop skills for their own future whilst being visible role models for others.
Advocacy
The Care Forum provide advocacy support for individuals to resolve issues in relation to their treatment.
How to access
BDP is the first point-of-contact for accessing ROADS services:
11 Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Tel: 0117 987 6000
Email: info@bdp.org.uk
Self referrals can be made by visiting BDP
Monday - Friday: 9am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: closed
Professional referrals can also be made by faxing across a one page referral form.
Fax: 0117 942 9820
Support Service
For family and carers services, peer support and tackling stigma and discrimination, contact DHI:
Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Tel: 0117 916 6588
Email:info@dhibristol.org.uk
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Alcohol
Overview
Bristol ROADS provides a wide range of service for individuals wishing to access support and treatment for problematic alcohol use.
An initial assessment of needs is undertaken by BDP to identify the most appropriate treatment options.
What we do
Engagement Services
Engagement services are primarily delivered by Bdp.
Engagement offers people their route into ROADS treatment and support services. A single assessment will be undertaken by ROADS workers who will make appropriate treatment and intervention referrals based on needs.
Low Threshold and Brief Interventions
There are separate routes for primary drug users which include:
• Controlled Drinking
• Preparation for Alcohol Detox
• Alcohol Detox Support groups
Transitions from Young People’s Drug Treatment Services
The safe transition of young substance users from Bristol’s Young People’s Drug Treatment Service to adult services where appropriate.
Change
The Change Service provides the core treatment elements of Bristol ROADS. There are separate pathways for drugs and alcohol which are designed to promote recovery. A range of psychosocial groupwork and individual care interventions are available, which include:
Inpatient Service - 5 beds available for stabilisation and detoxification at BSDAS’ Acer unit.
Groupwork:
• Recovery Day Programme - using MI and CBT approaches.
• Inroads programme - using 12-step model.
• Alcohol Detox Support Group - for people pursuing alcohol detox through specialist services and shared care.
Psychological interventions - Using motivational interviewing techniques alongside ITEP/BTEI approaches.
Maternity and Family Support Services -
• Maternity drug and alcohol liaison service.
• Intensive family support for parents whose drug or alcohol use is problematic, delivered through home visiting for up to 6 months
Completion
Supporting individuals in the final stage of their treatment, or after completing treatment successfully, to sustain the changes they have made.
Services include:
Recovery Sustainment Programmes -
• Inroads 12-step aftercare programme
• Community Programme - using community reinforcement approach (CRA)
• Relapse Prevention groups - separate groups for alcohol and drugs
Training Education Volunteering & Employment (TEVE) Opportunities
Offering meaningful activity for individuals who are approaching the end of their treatment, or who have successfully completed treatment. Delivered in partnership with Windmill Hill City Farm, Demand Energy Equality, Business in the Community, Volunteer Bristol, The Community Farm and Coexist Community Kitchen.
• TEVE-Lite - short-term focused sessions (1-3) to explore options and opportunities for TEVE and their readiness for work.
• TEVE Rewards - This will be targeted intervention over 3-5 sessions which identifies behaviours and activities which are meaningful to an individual and can earn them ‘rewards for recovery' which can be used to access volunteering, apprenticeship and community engagement opportunities.
Support Service
Delivered by DHI along with The Care Forum.
Tackling Discrimination and Stigma
Engaging local communities to dispel misunderstandings around drugs and alcohol, to promote treatment opportunities and support reintegration of people with drug and alcohol problems into their communities.
Carer Support
Advice, information, one to one and group support for families and carers of those affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. Also training for family members to become ‘family champions’ who can help run peer led family groups.
Peer Support
Recruiting, training and supporting people in recovery so that they can develop skills for their own future whilst being visible role models for others.
Advocacy
The Care Forum provide advocacy support for individuals to resolve issues in relation to their treatment.
How to access
BDP is the first point-of-contact for accessing ROADS services:
11 Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Tel: 0117 987 6000
Email: info@bdp.org.uk
Self referrals can be made by visiting BDP
Monday - Friday: 9am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: closed
Professional referrals can also be made by faxing across a one page referral form.
Fax: 0117 942 9820
Support Service
For family and carers services, peer support and tackling stigma and discrimination, contact DHI:
Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Tel: 0117 916 6588
Email:info@dhibristol.org.uk
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Accommodation
Overview
Accommodation services are provided by ARA with partners The Salvation Army and The Junction Project. Referral through Bristol Housing Support Register.
What we do
Housing Support
Preparation Intake
Housing and intensive support to enable rapid stabilisation of drug and alcohol use – for up to 2 months.
Preparation
Housing and support to get drug and alcohol use under control during the early stages of treatment – up to 6 months.
In-treatment
For people who are stable on medications and working towards non problematic use. Available for 12 months.
In-treatment Abstinent
For people who are abstinent from all drugs and alcohol after detox programme needing an abstinent environment.
Abstinent
For people who have completed a substance misuse treatment programme and achieved abstinence. Available for 6 months.
Floating Support
For people who are willing to engage with Bristol ROADS. Floating support will work with service users at all stages of engagement and where there is a risk of homelessness or treatment breakdown which would jeopardise the tenancy. This will be available for 12 months.
How to access
BDP is the first point-of-contact for accessing ROADS services:
11 Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Tel: 0117 987 6000
Email: info@bdp.org.uk
Self referrals can be made by visiting BDP
Monday - Friday: 9am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: closed
Professional referrals can also be made by faxing across a one page referral form.
Fax: 0117 942 9820
Support Service
For family and carers services, peer support and tackling stigma and discrimination, contact DHI:
Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Tel: 0117 916 6588
Email:info@dhibristol.org.uk
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Healthy Relationships and Women
Overview
Women only service provided by BDP
What we do
Women-only drop-in
Bdp runs a women-only drop-in on Wednesday mornings from 11am - 1pm. You can talk in safety about your alcohol or drug use or that of someone close to you. You can also pick up information, speak to other women or talk in confidence to a worker at BDP. No appointment is necessary.
Free refreshments.
Complimentary Therapies may be available some mornings.
Crèche
BDP provides a crèche from 11am – 1pm on Wednesdays (at No.11 Brunswick Square) during the women's drop-in, which is run by qualified play workers. This gives you the chance to talk with a worker whilst your children play in a safe environment.
Where we do it
Run from BDP at No.11 Brunswick Square, Bristol
How to access
Get in Touch, contact us on: 0117 987 6000