Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership

As we await the latest drug & alcohol-related death stats in August, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs (SFAD) is launching a campaign to amplify the voices of families impacted by addiction.

This year's theme is "Loss and Love," honouring those we've lost and cherishing their memories.

SFAD believes in the power of stories to foster understanding and healing. By sharing your experiences, you help highlight the personal side of these statistics, reminding everyone of the individuals behind the numbers and the love that endures despite the pain of loss.

Take a few moments to participate in the survey. Your responses will be a vital part of our public campaign, helping to bring visibility to families affected by these tragedies. If you prefer your stories to remain private, please let SFAD know in your response.

Join them in honouring loved ones and celebrating the love that remains. Your voice can make a difference.

Link to the survey is here: https://forms.office.com/e/cW81F7T36g

There are so many alcohol myths! The truth is you don't need alcohol to have fun, feel happy or to relax. Millions of us are choosing not to drink or to cut down and are enjoying lots of amazing benefits. Find out more: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/alcohol-harm-mythbusting

There are so many alcohol myths! The truth is alcohol harm affects far more of us in the UK than we realise. But by cutting down, we can feel better, improve our mood, strengthen our relationships and more. Find out more: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/alcohol-harm-mythbusting

It isn’t always easy to open up about our alcohol use. But finding out more about alcohol harm and how it affects us, can help us take better control of our drinking and improve our health and wellbeing: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/understanding-alcohol-harm

Renfrewshire ADP is taking part in which is all about understanding alcohol harm and the centre-stage role that alcohol plays in our lives. Find out more: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1

The Lived Experience Forum gives people and families affected by alcohol and drugs, an opportunity to inform the work of the ADP.

The next meeting is Thursday, 4th July at 1pm in the Glynhill Hotel in Renfrew. No registration is required.

For further information, please contact via email at [email protected].

HMP Low Moss' recovery cafe has been highlighted in the first newsletter produced by Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP).

The ADP is a strategic partnership consisting of Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership, Renfrewshire Council, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire & Rescue Services, Scottish Prison Service and the voluntary sector, which has responsibility for addressing alcohol and drug issues in local communities.

It is vital that the emergency services respond in a way that gives the best help and support to people experiencing a mental health crisis, free from stigma and discrimination.

For the last few years our partners See Me have been working with the Scottish Ambulance Service to look at how they respond to mental health emergencies – and they want to hear about your opinions.

Just follow the link to start sharing your views: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WBPZYHR

We are carrying out research to better understand the needs of people dealing with alcohol and drug issues in our community.

We need your valuable insights and experience! Whether you're a professional in the field, part of a community organisation, have personal lived experience, or are staff from local services, we invite you to join us for a stakeholder event to discuss the most important topics that need to be addressed in this study.

🗓 When: Wednesday, 19 June
🕒 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Where: Glynhill Hotel, 169 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XB

This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts, connect with others, and help develop future services in Renfrewshire.

If you would like to be considered for a place please email your name and contact details to: [email protected]

There are still spaces available for our free Naloxone training next Tuesday 11th June, 9.30am - 11.30am at Johnstone Town Hall.

The link to sign up and secure your place is here: https://forms.office.com/e/ELkqhtwczu

We look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Be a lifesaver, carry Naloxone!

Free Naloxone Training Sessions in 2024!

Renfrewshire ADP is offering Naloxone training throughout 2024.

Training will take place in Renfrew, Johnstone and Paisley.

See the flyer below for further information on Naloxone as well as locations and times of the sessions.

Book 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/ELkqhtwczu

Be a lifesaver, carry Naloxone!

Here is the official flyer for this years music festival 🔥

Thank you everyone who has contacted us, sent messages of support and have attended our event over the years. We can’t do this without your participation.

We continue to dig deep so that the event develops year after year with acts that deliver.

Please continue to share our content online and let music lovers in your circle aware of how amazing this years line-up is🎧

Can’t wait to see you all on Sunday June the 30th at Queens Park Arena Glasgow.

Here We Go✊🏻



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🚶RECOVERY WALK SCOTLAND ANNOUNCEMENT🚶‍♀️

We are delighted to announce that the Recovery Walk Scotland will be held on:

🎉7th September 2024 in Glasgow Green🎉

Registration for the event is now open. To register you and your groups please click the link below 👇
https://ow.ly/z8es50RFkOQ

Our friends Street Connect are hosting a Big Celebration Event to mark a decade of transforming lives. 🎉

Ricky McAddock, Street Connect Co-Founder & Chief Executive, will be sharing an encouraging word with attendees. There will be live worship and prayers of dedication and thanksgiving as well as a buffet supper!

⏰ 6.30pm - 9.00pm, Friday 7th June
📍 Woodhill Evangelical Church, 30 Wester Cleddens Rd, Glasgow, G64 2NH
👉 Book here: https://streetconnect.co.uk/event/the-big-celebration-event

Glasgow City HSCP have started recruiting for their Safer Drug Consumption Facility.

Information on upcoming recruitment events, both in person and online, are in the post below.⬇️

We've started recruiting for the Safer Drug Consumption Facility

Want to find out more about the roles? We're holding recruitment sessions (in person & online) on Wedneday 1 May 2024 where service leads will answer your questions. See poster for times of the sessions

Email [email protected] to book a place

Free Naloxone Training Sessions in 2024!

Renfrewshire ADP is offering Naloxone training throughout 2024.

Training will take place in Renfrew, Johnstone and Paisley.

See the flyer below for further information on Naloxone as well as locations and times of the sessions.

Book 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/ELkqhtwczu

Be a lifesaver, carry Naloxone!

Human Rights Based Advocacy - One Day Workshops.

Renfrewshire ADP invites anyone with an interest in advocacy and human rights to join us for FREE training.

📍 Station Seven, Johnstone
⏰ 5th/19th February
👉 Book: https://forms.office.com/e/DbnL4tgR1D

RSVP by the end of January.

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Here you can find out information about our services, as well as updates and highlights the work the ADP is carrying out within the local community.

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