INTRODUCING THE REFERRER’S GUIDE
This guide and website has been produced to give information that is as accurate and up-to-date as possible. It lists resources that can be accessed directly on behalf of clients who may need help with drug and alcohol problems and people affected by the drug and alcohol use of others. A key objective of the guide is to get the right help to the right person at the right time, so please take the time to read it through thoroughly.
This guide will help you identify
- The agency best able to help the person
- The referral process of the identified agency
- Whether the agency has a drop-in or appointment service
- Where the agency is When the agency is open
- Other sources of help and support
Before making a referral you may want to consider:
- What a specialist organisation can offer that you or your organisation cannot
- Why such a referral may be a good idea
- What support you can offer during and after the process of referral
The website may contain other information at times, which may be useful to you or your clients. The basic information for referral of clients with issues around substance misuse is all contained within The Referrers Guide document. This is specifically aimed at professionals who may refer. If clients, families or members of the public require more straight forward advice or information then they can be directed to the National Drugs Helpline – www.talktofrank.co.uk The information that is held by FRANK is generated from the data in the Referrers Guide but is searchable online by area, available on the helpline 0800 77 66 00 and consists of basic referral information.
To update entries to this guide or to order printed copies please contact:
Glen Jarvis Nottingham Crime and Drugs Partnership Barrasford House Goldsmith Street Nottingham NG1 5JJ
Tel: (0115) 915 6360 Fax: (0115) 915 6361 Email: glen.jarvis@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
NB: included in this guide are support services/projects that whilst not specifically drug and alcohol treatment providers, may be identified as offering additional support options, which may compliment and enhance the overarching treatment goals.
Updated April 2010
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