Way Ahead

Way Ahead is an open access drop-in service and is the first point of contact for all individuals affected by substance use in Kirklees.

There is no waiting list to access the services on offer which include;

Listening Ear – drop in provision 6 days a week
  Harm Minimisation Service – Offering on-site Needle Exchange provision
  Stimulant Service - Offering 1-1 and group activities
  Blood Bourne Virus Service – offering access to Hep B & C support
  Holistic assessment and support
o Referral on to meet individual needs ie Treatment, Housing etc
  Individual Care Coordination and Care Planning
  Out-reach support with Harm minimisation including N/E and assessment

The aim of the service is to engage and retain substance users within a supportive service which can respond to their identified needs in an holistic way, focusing not just on their substance use and showing individuals continued respect and having a commitment to harm reduction.

Triage workers will support progress with the individual via a range of engagement techniques including access to a holistic assessment of their needs. Individuals will then be supported to look at options available and what they can expect from these. This will be done by a care coordination role and will be actioned by a care plan written in partnership with the individual.