DATRIG - Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Recovery and Improvement Grant
Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Recovery and Improvement Grant (DATRIG) Project
The DATRIG project is designed to offer holistic support to people dealing with substance misuse and its impact on various life areas. The project supports people involved in local drug and alcohol services by offering expert guidance and advice.
Project overview:
The DATRIG initiative focuses on reducing drug-related deaths, drug-related offences, and addressing high-risk drug networks. It provides in-depth support through advisers, caseworkers, and social prescribers who work together to address peoples’ financial, practical, and social needs.
What support looks like:
- Adviser support: Addresses immediate concerns with general advice in areas like housing, benefits, debt, and discrimination. Advisers help people understand their rights, conduct benefit checks, complete debt assessments, and refer them to relevant local services for additional support.
- Caseworker assistance: Designed for people who need continued and in-depth support on complex matters, such as applying for benefits (like Personal Independence Payment or Universal Credit), revisiting benefit decisions through mandatory reconsiderations, and making financial assistance applications. This ongoing support often involves detailed planning to address peoples’ long-term needs.
- Social Prescribing Link Worker: For people facing emotional and social issues that impact their well-being, the social prescriber helps clients define their challenges and goals. Together, they create an action plan with steps toward achieving these goals, whether through community groups, workshops, or one-on-one guidance. This is often a longer-term engagement, with an average of 9–12 contacts to provide consistent and individualised support.
Accessibility:
People can access DATRIG support at walk-up locations on designated days, or by scheduled appointments. Support is offered through multiple channels, including face-to-face, phone, video calls, and email, ensuring flexibility based on individual needs.