Mind in Brighton and Hove recognises that substance misuse service users often encounter the same difficulties as mental health service users.

In some cases, a substance misuse service user may have a 'dual diagnosis'. This is when an individual has both mental health problems and a drug or alcohol dependency.

Due to the complexity of issues and agencies involved in providing support for those with substance misuse problems or dual diagnosis, too often people fall between the gaps, sometimes with tragic consequences.

The Mind in Brighton and Hove service user involvement worker's role is to motivate substance misuse service users to regain control over their lives and to empower them to contribute to planning of services and challenge poor practice.

Brighton and Hove Substance Misuse Service User Involvement
In Brighton and Hove regular user groups are offered in conjunction with the Substance Misuse Service, St Thomas's Fund and The Recovery Project.

Hepatitis C workshops and user group forums are available to service users. We also run a Brighton and Hove Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) Service User Involvement Group.

Service Opening Hours
The Brighton and Hove Substance Misuse service operates 9am - 5pm, Tuesday – Thursday. We are based in our central office.

Project Funding
The Brighton and Hove Substance Misuse project is funded by Brighton and Hove Drug and Alcohol Action Team and Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust.

Downloads
Service User Involvement Strategy for Substance Misuse Project