Community
The Salford Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) works closely with its partners to reduce the impact of drug and alcohol use on the community:
- Beacon Support Ltd
- Homelessness Advice and Support Service (HASS)
- Parents and carers support group
- Salford drug and alcohol service tenancy support scheme
- Service users' forum (SDAF)
- Together Women Project (TWP)
- Welfare Rights and Debt Advice Service
Our work with local communities focuses on the following areas of activity:
Beacon Support Ltd
Beacon Support Ltd offers a range of resettlement and aftercare services for offenders and/or substance misusing offenders and those on release from custody at Salford Probation Office.
Telephone: 0161 728 1222
Homelessness Advice and Support Service (HASS)
This service offers advice and support for people who are homeless:
Crompton House
100 Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 6BP
The office is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm except Wednesdays when it opens at 10.00am.
Telephone: 0161 793 2020
Parents and carers support group
The young people substance misuse service (SMART) run a group-based support programme for the families of people with drug problems. Parents and other family members can share their experiences and are able to receive professional support during a difficult period in their lives. They can be contacted at:
Salford Opportunities Centre
Paddington Close
Churchill Way
Salford
M6 5PL
Telephone: 0161 743 0167
Salford drug and alcohol service tenancy support scheme
The scheme works with clients known to drug and alcohol services in Salford, and are based on Church Street, Eccles.
The scheme is staffed by a coordinator and four tenancy support workers who are available Monday to Friday during regular office hours. They can offer help and advice with housing related issues including pre-tenancy support, help with 'Choice Based Lettings' and support into permanent accommodation.
Telephone: 0161 787 7813
Service users' forum (SDAF)
Salford DAAT supports a service user's forum which allows service users to take a role in developing services. The forum has established an office at:
GRUMPY
Orchard Street
Industrial Estate
Alderson Street
Salford
M6 6FL
Together Women Project (TWP)
TWP is a demonstration project for the Ministry of Justice National Offender Management Service. It is a support service for women which aims to reducing re-offending, prevent family breakdown and promote positive lifestyles.
The project is run by Salford Foundation from the second floor at their offices in Charles House, Eccles.
The centre is open between 10.00am to 3.00pm and provides a safe and friendly environment to access support and a range of activities such as:
- Counselling
- Drug and Alcohol support
- Health and Holistic therapies
There are also crèche facilities available.
Telephone: 0161 787 8686
Welfare Rights and Debt Advice Service
There is a dedicated Welfare Rights Officer who works within Salford Drug and Alcohol Service. The officer can be contacted via the Drug and Alcohol Service.
This page was last updated on 17 March 2011
