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Drug Intervention Programme (DIP)

 The Drug Interventions Programme (DIP) offers quick access to drug treatment for those involved in the criminal justice system.  It is a 12 week programme that prepares service users to move onto a longer term treatment package that specifically suits their needs.  There are four teams across the City, based in Sheldon, Kings Norton, Perry Barr and the City Centre as well as a team in Solihull.

 

DIP Provides…

  • Assertive outreach
  • Community work
  • Structured treatment intervention such as specialist prescribing and structured drug work
  • Community psychiatric nurse access
  • Stimulant work
  • Close work with local prisons to engage with those being released from prison.
  • Close work with criminal justice agencies such as the court to support required assessment and restriction on bail packages.
  • Access to employment training and education, and housing advice.