IAPK, Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross- Drug & Alcohol Peer Advocacy

Service Provision

IAPK provides independent advocacy for people who are affected by alcohol and substance dependency with a rights based approach to improve access to local supports, navigate systems such as child protection and maximise their personal resources and power.

We can:

• Help you to prepare for meetings – what you want to say
• Attend meetings  with you or for you
• Provide you with information to enable you to make informed decisions
• Help you look at and consider your options
• Help you to access a solicitor

We will:

• Support you in expressing your views, and represent your views if necessary
• Respect your individuality and your right to be socially included

We will not:

• Judge what you say, think or feel
• Tell you what you should do
• Encourage you to make a particular decision

We work in a non-judgemental and empathetic way so you will not be judged.

You are welcome to call us on 01738 587887 or your worker can refer you to our service.

The mobile number for the Drug & Alcohol Advocate Carolann Barnes 07736 947799.