Nurse-led Services: Substance Nurse Service

Substance Nurse Service

Coleen Mcleod
Substance Service Team Lead
Health Centre, Springfield Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2PS
Tel. 01851 703069
Email: coleen.mcleod@nhs.scot

Coleen Mcleod
Substance Service Team Lead
Health Centre, Springfield Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2PS.
Tel. 01851 703069
Email: coleen.mcleod@nhs.scot

The Substance Nurse Service offers specialist advice and treatment towards recovery for those with dependence to alcohol or drugs.

This is a nurse-led service (with input from Consultant Psychiatrists and Primary Care Doctors) for those who have dependence to alcohol or drugs (whether prescribed or otherwise) and would like to access treatment towards recovery. The service is available Monday to Thursday from 9am-5pm and Friday from 9am-4.30pm, and promotes healthy living and reduction from harm, working alongside other agencies to the benefit of individuals and families.

Appointments can be held across NHS Western Isles sites.

This service is offered to those living and working within the Western Isles.

Referrals to the service can be made by GPs. An appointment will then be provided afterwards.

We offer specialist treatment towards recovery for those with a dependence to alcohol or drugs; this comprises:

• Alcohol dependence
• Drug dependence
• Poly Substance Use
• Dual Diagnosis
• Harm Reduction
• GP Shared care
• Assertive outreach

Information support for those experiencing alcohol and drug misuse

• Lifestyle Support: Lewis & Harris
• Lifestyle Support: Uist & Barra

Appointments can be held within NHS Western Isles sites.

Referrals to the service can be made by GPs.  An appointment will then be provided afterwards.

Western Isles Team – tel. 01851 703069.

Visit: Mental Health and Learning Disability Services – NHS Western Isles | Serving the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

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.

• NHS inform
• Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership
• Know The Score
• Frank
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Al-Anon Family Groups
• Alateen
• Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Gamblers Anonymous