Easy access to drug and alcohol services
The Aberdeenshire Drug and Alcohol Service has set up Step-In points in five main towns so anyone wanting support with drug and alcohol use can get same day treatment. If you wish to access the service you can drop in to these Step-In locations or you will be offered an appointment on the day we get a referral.
The Step-In approach offers intensive care to provide a non-judgemental, welcoming and responsive service. All concerns and needs identified at assessment will be listened to. Actions to support these will be provided and included in individualised care plans. This might include rehabilitation or detoxification as best suited to your needs. Harm reduction advice and equipment is also available at the locations.
Our multi-disciplinary teams are ready to help anyone needing support with problematic drug or alcohol use. The team is made up of a range of different practitioners:
- Nurse - to advise on and prescribe treatment of choice
- Social Worker - to provide a range of different supports as part of recovery
- Health Care Support Worker - to provide wider health checks and screening
- Local Area Coordinator – to provide practical support and access to wider activities
- Support Worker from Alcohol and Drugs Action - to support people who do not require clinical or social work interventions
The Step-Ins will continue to develop and provide easy access to a wide range of support from key partners including advocacy, housing, welfare benefits and employability.
The Step-In points are open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Appointments will be offered out with these times for people who need it. If you don't live close to these locations our Step-In staff can arrange transport, or they can see you at a time and place suitable to you.
Banff
Seafield House, 37 Castle Street, Banff, AB45 1FQ
stepinbanffsu@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for people wishing to use the service.
stepinbanff@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for referring organisations.
Inverurie
Lumphart Cottage (at rear of Inverurie Town Hall), Port Road, Inverurie, AB51 3SP
stepincands@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for people wishing to use the service and for referring organisations.
Peterhead
88 King Street, Peterhead, AB42 1UH
peterheadstepinsu@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for people wishing to use the service.
peterheadstepin@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for referring organisations.
Stonehaven
Until premises secured people will be seen at the most appropriate venue suited to their location.
stepincands@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for people wishing to use the service and for referring organisations.
Fraserburgh
Faithlie Centre, 1 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh, AB43 9DA
stepinbrochsu@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for people wishing to use the service.
stepinbroch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for referring organisations.
Medication Assisted Treatment standards
The Scottish Government introduced ten Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards to address the increase in drug related deaths. This is so people can get same day treatment, if appropriate, and access to harm reduction support. Aberdeenshire Drug and Alcohol services set up five Step-In points to meet these requirements.