Substance Misuse

Accessing services

In Highland there are a wide range of services which address the complex nature of substance misuse.

The development of the Highland Drug & Alcohol Partnership has led to the building of a network linking NHS Highland,  Highland Council Services, Northern Constabulary and Voluntary Organisations.

Area Community Care Social Work Services and Youth Action Teams can offer general advice and guidance:-

  • Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey
    Adult Community Care Tel: 01463-711744
    YAT Tel: 01463-256603
  • Ross, Skye & Lochaber
    Adult Community Care Tel: 01349-709830
    YAT Tel: 01349-868700
  • Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross
    Adult Community Care Tel: 01349-853636
    YAT Tel: 01955-605792

For detailed information about the full range of services:

  • Getting Help
  • Community based and residential resources
  • Local advice and support services
  • Needle exchange schemes in Highland
  • Links to national advice and support services

view the HDAP website www.highland-adp.org.uk