Intro to Inspire ( Professionals Only )at Accrington Inspire Service

Intro to Inspire ( Professionals Only )at Accrington Inspire Service

A brief overview of Inspire services, what we offer as a service and an overview of a service user journey from start to finish.

By Inspire Drug & Alcohol Service

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Thu, 22 May 2025 13:30 - 16:00 GMT+1

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Inspire East Lancashire

33 Eagle Street Accrington BB5 1LN United Kingdom

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Introduction to Inspire Drug and Alcohol Service


Join us for an introduction to Inspire Drug and Alcohol Service, where we will provide a brief overview of our services and what we offer to those seeking help for drug and alcohol problems.


Our course will cover the following topics:


A brief overview of Inspire services: What services we offer, including counseling, group therapy, harm reduction, needle exchange, and aftercare.


What we offer as a service: How we support individuals who are seeking help for drug and alcohol problems, including assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing support.


An overview of a service user journey: What a service user can expect from start to finish, from the initial contact with our service to the end of their treatment journey.


By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of Inspire services and what we offer to those seeking help for drug and alcohol problems. Join us and discover how we can support you or someone you care about.

* This training is only for East Lancs professionals in this area.

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Inspire Drug & Alcohol Service

Welcome to Inspire's free training packages for professionals across East Lancashire. Our team offers both online and face-to-face sessions tailored to your team's needs. If your venue isn't suitable, we can arrange for your training at one of Inspire's hubs in Burnley or Accrington.

Additionally, we host quarterly Open Days for professionals, providing an opportunity to explore our services, meet our team, and gain insight into our work.

Our training packages, typically scheduled from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, include:

Drug Awareness & Brief Interventions: An introduction to various drugs, their effects, dependency issues, and harm reduction strategies.

Alcohol Awareness & Brief Interventions: A comprehensive look at alcohol, including unit measurements, short- and long-term effects, dependency, and techniques for delivering brief interventions.

Naloxone & Overdose Awareness: A 'train the trainer' model focusing on administering naloxone and training others in its use. Participants receive naloxone kits upon completion.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (Currently on Hold): An overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), their impact on individuals, families, and communities, and guidance on supporting those affected by ACEs within the context of substance misuse.

Introduction to Inspire Services: An overview of the services we offer and a walkthrough of a service user's journey from initial contact to completion.

For more information or to schedule a training session, please contact us at eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk or call 01254 495 382.