COVID – Shetland Substance Misuse Recovery Service (SMRS)
Covid Update
- NHS based service.
- Local services are still in operation.
- SMRS can be contacted by telephone on 01595 743006
- Kantersted Pharmacy is providing sterile injecting equipment in the same way as usual
- If you are experiencing barriers to services at this time and feel that you need to get in touch with the ADP – please do so. Either via Facebook messenger or by email Wendy.mcconnachie@nhs.scot or carol.scott21@nhs.scot
Service provision
Provides support and/or structured treatment to individuals who either have their own substance use issues or are affected by someone else’s. This is provided by a team which are based within the mental health team. Support available from;
- Substance Misuse Nurses
- Substitute Prescribing & Alcohol Detox
- Substance Misuse CPN
- Substitute Prescribing GP
- GP with Specialist Interest in Dual Diagnosis (mental health and addiction)
- Support Worker
Services they provide are Drop in informal support, Needle Exchange, Family Support Groups – FABA Group), Recovery Groups and Young Person services
Services Offered
- Adult Alcohol Treatment
- Adult Drug Treatment
- Harm Reduction
- Needle Exchange
- Young Persons Alcohol Treatment
- Young Persons Drug Treatment