Services

ADS Staffordshire

Information about this service

ADS Staffordshire provides a free and confidential service to anyone who is 18 years and over, who lives in the Staffordshire area and has a problem with drug misuse. We also provide support and advice to those who may be concerned or worried about a family member with a drug misuse problem.

We accept referrals via our partner agencies or you can self-refer.

How to find us

Our central office is conveniently situated in Stafford town centre, just off Greengate Street.

Outreach

We operate from centres across Staffordshire, providing drop-in sessions, one-to-one support and workshops. Our drop-in times for each venue are:

Stafford

18 Martin Street, Stafford -Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 13:30 – 15:30

Cannock

St Luke’s Church, Mill Street, Cannock - Tuesday 12:00 – 15:00
Mill Street Methodist Church,Mill Street, Cannock – Friday 11:00 – 14:00

Rugeley

St Paul’s Church,Lichfield Street, Rugeley – Monday 12:30 – 15.30

Burton

Burton Caribbean Centre, Uxbridge Street, Burton – Monday & Tuesday 10:00 – 15:00

Tamworth

Tamworth Youth Centre, Albert Road, Tamworth – Thursday 10:00 – 15:00 (SDC) Thursday 13:00 – 15:00 (DIP) Friday 12:30 – 14:30(SDC only

Lichfield

United Reform Church, Wade Street, Lichfield – Tuesday – 13:00 – 15:00

Newcastle

Salvation Army, bridge Street, Newcastle - Thursday – 10:00 – 15:30 Friday 12:00- 15:00

Leek

Resource Centre, Russell Street, Leek - Tuesday 14:00 – 16:00

We can also offer alternative pre-booked appointments. Please ring us for more information.

Services Provided

Commissioned by Staffordshire County Council Substance Misuse Commissioning Team, we deliver the Drug Intervention Programme (DIP) and Structured Day Care services in Staffordshire.

ADS Staffordshire is divided into three operational areas, each with a structured day care worker, DIP worker, DIP support worker and intergrated offender management DIP worker. 

The DIP team offer support to those involved in the criminal justice system by providing:

• access to treatment
• one-to-one support and motivation towards maintaining a healthy and drug-free lifestyle
• advise on harm reduction and harm minimisation
• your one point of contact for all other related services (e.g. housing, training, employment)
• prison link work to ensure the continuation of treatment and care planning upon release

The structured day care programme is available to anyone with a history of drug misuse. The team provides structured psycho-social interventions to complement prescribing. They can assist you by providing:

• One-to-one support
• a wide range of structured motivational workshops
• service user groups
• social and leisure activities
• auricular acupuncture
• partner and family support
• referral to other specialist services

What happens when we meet

You will get a warm welcome and meet your worker who will carry out an assessment with you. Together you will decide on a care plan that best suits your needs.

What we offer

Working in partnership with community substance misuse teams, probation, courts, prison CARAT’s (Counselling, Assessment, Referral, Advice and Throughcare) service, housing providers, social services, we are a well established provision within Staffordshire.

With three workers in each area offering a range of treatment options and support packages to those with problems associated with drug use, we offer comprehensive assessment, care planning, and support to address identified needs.

We’ll make you welcome

• Contact us by phone for advice and information
• Book an appointment by phone or in person
• Call in to one of our drop-in sessions