Community Mental Health Team: Substance Misuse Service

This is a nurse-led service (with input from Consultant Psychiatrists) for those who have addictions to alcohol or drugs (whether prescribed or otherwise) and would like to access support towards recovery.

The service is available Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm and promotes healthy living and reduction from harm, working alongside other agencies to the benefit of individuals and families.

View our Lifestyle Leaflet (Lewis & Harris) here.

Referral

Lewis & Harris

  • Drug misuse Referrals to the service can be made by GPs via Sci Gateway.
  • Alcohol Misuse Referrals to the service can be made by GPs Via Sci Gateway or by Individuals themselves by telephoning 01851 763305 and leaving their contact details, name and date of birth on the answering machine.
  • Referrals for assessment can also be made by the Emergency Department, Maternity services and Hospital doctors. 

Criminal Justice service can refer to the Liaison and Diversion CPN (CMHT) for assessment of individuals with Drug and alcohol misuse issues. If medical treatment required, this can be provided by SMS.  SMS Lewis/Harris do not provide a drug testing service for criminal Justice. Individuals on court orders who are under treatment with SMS can give consent for SMS to share treatment details and Drug test results with Criminal Justice.

Uist & Barra

  • Referrals to the Uist & Barra service can be made by GPs or by individuals themselves by telephoning 01870 603279 (Uist & Barra) and leaving their contact details, name and date of birth on the answerphone. An appointment will then be provided afterwards.

The service also receives referrals from the Criminal Justice Service for the testing of and treatment for drug and alcohol misuse, as part of a Court Order.

Contact

Lewis and Harris Team
Stornoway Health Centre.
Tel. 01851 763305

Uist & Barra Team
Balivanich, Benbecula.
Tel. 01870 603279

Further information

Lewis & Harris
Debbie MacRae
Community Mental Health Nurse Manager
Stornoway Health Centre
Tel. 01851 703069

Uist & Barra
Norrie MacRitchie
Mental Health Team Lead – Uist and Barra
Balivanich, Benbecula
Tel. 01870 603279

Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership Services Directory

A detailed services directory providing assessment, treatment, advice and information on drug and alcohol use for service users, and for those who may be concerned about someone else's substance use, has been produced by the Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership. Hard copies of the directory are available locally, or to view the online version please visit www.outerhebadp.com.