Substance use service
The substance use team is a specialist team within Sefton Council’s Adult Social Care. The team works with individuals aged 18 and over to combat their addictions with drugs and alcohol. The team will complete specialist assessment with individual and organise inpatient detoxes and residential rehab placements.
The team have access to number of specialist rehab providers offering either a 12 Step Rehab Program or a Therapeutic Community Program.
The team also provide advice and support to other teams in Adult and Children’s Services to support them with complex cases. We will work collaboratively with other teams and agencies attending MDT’s, visits, Drop-ins and so on to offer any support.
What is a 12 step Rehab?
The 12-step program originates from AA and NA groups and is often associated with being a religious program however, this approach has been adapted over time and now a person’s ‘higher power’ can be interpreted by both religious and non-religious beliefs.
What are the 12 steps?
Step 1 - Accept the reality
Step 2 - Have faith in a higher power
Step 3 – Submit to the higher power
Step 4 – Embark on some soul- searching
Step 5 – Admit your failings
Step 6 – Be ready to let go
Step 7- Show humility
Step 8 – Show willingness to make amends
Step 9 – Begin to make amends
Step 10- Check in with your progress
Step 11 – Discover your plan and purpose
Step 12 – Share the message
What is a Therapeutic Community rehab?
A Therapeutic Community rehab focuses on a person-centered approach, the aim of this type of rehab is to place the individual at the centre of their treatment.
A Therapeutic Community rehab places an emphasis on community support networks, helping individuals to overcome their addiction. This is carried out through group work, peer support and 1-2-1 sessions.
If you would like more information regarding inpatient detox and rehab Call Adult Social Care on 0151 934 3100 and ask to speak to somebody from the Substance use Team or email Substance@sefton.gov.uk
How to access a residential rehab
The team’s main source of referrals are received from Change, Grow, Live (CGL) they have a site in both Bootle and Southport, ask your key worker about accessing a residential rehab placement. However, we do also have links with the Prison, Probation and Hospital teams.
Bootle CGL
The Green House, 2 Bridle Way, L30 4UA.
Southport CGL
8 Church Street, Southport, Merseyside. PR9 0QT