Big River Project

Big River Project:

The Big River Project offers a Borders wide service which will work positively and flexibly with individuals who are experiencing difficulties due to their substance misuse.

We offer:

Individual Casework

• One to one ongoing support from a named worker to address issues around drug misuse
• Practical and emotional support
• Advice and information
• Signposting on to other agencies
• Advocacy support
• Move on options

We also offer support, information and advice for family members who are affected by someone else's drug use.

Needle Exchange

• Access to clean injecting equipment
• Harm reduction advice and information
• Sexual health advice
• Access to blood borne virus testing and support in partnership with NHS Borders
  

Duty/Open Access

• No appointment needed between 1pm and 4pm
• Crisis intervention
• Support and advice
• Referrals taken or referred on to other agencies
  

Access to Telephone

• Ability to contact other agencies
  

Access to Internet/Computer

• This can be used to create a CV or to jobsearch
  

Complementary Therapies

• Auricular acupuncture
• Indian Head Massage
• Reiki
• Visualisations
  

Hours of Service

The project is open:
Monday to Wednesday:         9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Thursday:                               9.00am to 8.00 pm (5pm to 8pm for needle exchange)
Friday:                                     9.00am to 4.30pm

One to one appointments are offered at various locations throughout the Borders.

The project has a 24 hour answer phone service. If you leave a message we will call you back as soon as possible.

How to refer to this service

You can refer yourself to the project by phone or fax or by completing our online referral form .You can be also be referred by another agency.

Contact us:
The Big River
79 High Street
Galashiels, TD1 1RZ
T: 01896 759 740
F: 01896 759 336
E : bigriver_admin@turningpointscotland.com