Battle Against Tranquillisers is now ‘PostScript 360’.
We are committed to supporting individuals to reduce the harms caused by prescribed drugs associated with dependence and withdrawal through a wrap-around service of one to one therapy, group therapy and a telephone support service.
Our service is for clients who want to withdraw safely off Benzodiazepines (Benzos) and other similar prescribed drugs and to improve their emotional and social wellbeing. If you or a loved one is finding it hard to successfully taper off benzodiazepines, please know that help is available. Contact us, our specialist practitioners can help you overcome a dependence to benzodiazepines.
We offer two types of therapy services, the first is Therapy 300 that is a face to face service, you will receive a tailored assessment and recovery support plan, ongoing support from a specialist practitioners, counselling and group therapy. We also offer advocacy service, liaising on your behalf with your GP and health.This service is available for people who can attend Gloucester House at Southmead Hospital.
Our second service is a Telephone Support Service which is talking therapy, you will receive a tailored assessment and recovery support plan, weekly counselling for 20-30 minutes, and a listening support service.
We can also train health professions, promote awareness and prevention,.
Locations we operate in
BAT - 0117 9663629
Coniston Community Centre, Patchway, BS34 5TF
- 0117 9663629
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Services we Provide
Drugs
Overview
BAT helps those who are addicted to
benzodiazepines etc, and who wish to withdraw from them, to do so as comfortably as possible, and to help them make the necessary changes in life after withdrawal.
We aim to educate and inform all those who may come across the problem of benzodiazepine addiction, either personally or professionally, towards an
understanding of the difficulties caused by this drugâs actions and the compounding of these difficulties in withdrawal.
We also strive to influence services in their prescribing, managing and supporting of clients who take/want to withdraw from, these drugs.
What we do
Support Groups
Our groups meet informally and it is not necessary to be referred by a doctor.
Groups meet in a spirit of mutual support to help anyone who wishes to consider the level of benzodiazepines etc they take or to come off these tranquillisers.
Anyone looking for help is very welcome to come along and complete confidentiality is assured.
Peer Line Support
Ring 0844 8269317 - In complete confidentiality
Calls to this service from a BT phone line will cost 5p per minute. Calls from other service providers and mobiles may cost considerably more.
Home Visits
We can offer home visits, either one-to-one or with you, your family and/or friends.
Where we do it
You can access BAT support in a number of places across Avon and Somerset.
Tues 14.30 - 15.30
DHI, The Beehive, Beehive Yard,
Walcot St, Bath BA1 5BD
Weds 11 - 12
BAT, Coniston Community
Centre, Patchway, BS34 5TF
Weds 14.00 - 15.00
DHI, The Bungalow, 24a North
Rd, Yate, BS37 7PA
Weds 18.00 - 19.00
MIND, 35 Old Market St, Bristol
BS2 0EZ
Thurs - 10.00 - 12.30
DHI, 130 Tower Road North,
Warmley, BS30 8XN
Thurs 14.30 - 16.00
Gloucester House, Southmead
Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB
Fri 11 - 12
Addaction, 35 Boulevard, Weston
Super Mare, Avon, BS23 1PE
How to access
You can access our service by calling our Peer Support Line or by droping into one of our support groups.
You do not need to be referred into our service.