freephone 0800 0733011 tel 01454 868750 fax 01454 868755 email info@dhisouthglos.org.

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www.dhi-online.org.uk

freephone 0800 0733011 tel 01454 868750 fax 01454 868755 email info@dhisouthglos.org.uk
www.dhi-online.org.uk

South Gloucestershire

Drugs & Homeless Initiative

Eligibility/Referral Criteria Service users who would like support with benefits/debts, employment, training, education and social activities Availability/Opening Hours Office hours Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Some evening appointments and groups are available please contact us for further details.

Drugs & Homeless Initiative

Meeting the needs of the individual Making a difference in the community

Aftercare

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www.dhi-online.org.uk Overview Aftercare at DHI focuses on assisting clients to develop a satisfying, balanced and meaningful life. The aftercare co-ordinator works on a 1-1 basis with clients to assist them to identify their own long and short term lifestyle goals, which may include, employment, voluntary work, training, education, skills development, health, social life and to provide and access support and funding. Jobs, Education Training
Signposting to education, employment and training. We offer support with accessing and funding college courses. Access to some free or reduced cost courses at Filton College and community learning courses. Links with recruiters for employment opportunities. Advice, information and support with benefits, accessing grants and letter writing.

Accessing our Services

We have tried to make the service open and accessible to all. If you feel you may have difficulty accessing the service (e.g. disability, language, or child care) please contact us directly so we can look at what things we can put in place to allow you to take up the service. We have access to translation services and will endeavour to produce documents in other formats on request.

Social Activities
We can offer support with starting new activities, e.g. finding voluntary work, reduced cost access to leisure centres and other sports activities. Information, advice and guidance on help with funding activities.

Complaints, Compliments, Queries

We aim to give everyone the best possible service. To enable us to do this we encourage feedback about our services. If you are: l Unhappy with the service we have provided you with and wish to complain. l Want to ask a question about the support or service you have received. l Or have any comments about the service. We encourage you to contact us. Either call or write to the Director of Operations via the details below. We will acknowledge your communication within 5 working days. Head Office DHI Swindon 15-16 Milsom St, House The Old School Bath. BA1 1DE Tel: 01225Street Maxwell 329 411 Fax: 01225 334 734 Swindon SNI 5DR
Company No 3830311 Registered Charity No 1078154 Drugs and Homeless Initiative is the trading

Peer Groups
Our Social Club is involved in organising activities that service users can do together, e.g. adventure pursuits, walks, gardening, quizzes and film nights. Ideas and suggestions from service users are always welcome.

Complementary therapies
A changing menu of time limited alternative / complementary therapies is also available. This includes: auricular acupuncture, homeopathy, creative visualisation, massage, reflexology, reiki, polarity therapy and massage.

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