BIRMINGHAM HYPODERMIC

BRO-SIS

Prospect Hal
12 Colege Walk
Address:Birmingham
B29 6LE

Catchment Area:City Wide

Telephone:0121 415 6670

Fax:0121 415 6699

Website:www.freshwinds.org.uk

Self:YES

Referal Process:Concerned Other:YES

Professional:YES



Service Opening Times:YES

OpeningTimes:Walk In:NO

Needle Exchange:NO

Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm (Tuesdays late til
Specific Opening Times:8.30pm)



Answer Phone Service:YES

Confidentiality Policy:YES

Information Sharing Protocol:YES

Problem drug users:YES

Target Groups:Problem alcohol users:NO

Problem volatile substance users:NO



gender Specific Services:NO



BME Specific Services:YES

BME Specific Details:Service for Black Afro-Caribbean drug users



Over 18:YES
Age Group:
Under 18:NO
Exclusion Criteria:Under 18s

User Travel Expenses:NO



Services Provided

Tier 1- Non drug treatment specific services

Advice andinformation:YES

Screening/Asessment/Referal:YES

Basic Drug Awareness Training:YES

Employment/Education/Training service:NO

Tier 2- Open access drug services

Drugspecific advice and information:YES

Generalsupport:YES

Crisis accommodation:NO

Triage/Riskassessment:YES

Basic care planning:YES

Needle exchange:NO

Outreach:YES

Tier 3- Structured community based treatment services

Careplanning/Co-ordination:YES

Specialist subscribing:NO

Structured counseling/CBT:YES

Group work:NO

Structured day care:NO

Communitydetoxification:NO

BBV screening/testing/immunising:NO

Supervised Consumption:NO

Liaison services:YES

Complimentary therapies:YES

Specific therapies provided:Auricular Acupunture / Reiki / Body Massage
In-patienttreatment:NO

Communitycare assessment:NO

Tier 4b - Specialist non-substance misusespecific services

BBV In/Out Patient Treatment Services:NO

Forensic Mental Health Services:NO

After care services

Respite accommodation:NO

Service user/carer support groups:NO

Self help group N/A- A/A:NO

OtherServices

Any other services provided?YES

Description of otherservices:HIV Support Service /DIP Prison Outreach Service

Carepathway(s):YES







Homevisits:NO

Support accommodation:NO

Tier 4a - Residential and inpatient drug treatment services

BRO-SIS is an initiative which aims to raise awareness about sexual health, drug and crime issues specific to the African Caribbean community. It also provides support and help for those affected by such issues.
The initiative is the first of its kind in the UK, and as the target clients for the scheme are young people, many celebrities have willingly pledged their support to BRO-SIS. The launch of the programme took place in August 2003 at a live open-air music event, supported by prominent African Caribbean celebrities and attended by approximately 7000 revelers
BRO-SIS employs a dedicated team of African Caribbean drug workers, criminal justice worker, support workers, mentors and volunteers to provide a grass roots level service to clients.

The BRO-SIS Substance Misuse Service offers free and confidential help and advice to anyone from the African-Caribbean community. This includes ex drug users, family members and anyone who may be affected by drugs or someone else drug use.
BRO-SIS is not just for people with drug problems and we won't assume you have one if you use drugs.
Help is available for all drug users if they want it, and we can also refer people for treatment if this is required. However we will not presume that every drug user wants treatment. They might have tried it before and felt it didn't work.
We recognise that support is really important for people who are ready to make changes to their lifestyle, and at BRO-SIS we recognise that lasting changes takes time. The journey will be rocky at times and you don't have to go through it alone. Why not let us help you on your journey?

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

One-to-One Sessions These are designed for people who wish to make changes to their current drug use and include: goal setting, care planning, learning different ways to handle situations and exploring issues related to drug use.
Relapse Prevention Designed to help individuals develop skills and approaches that will increase their chance of remaining drug free such as coping with triggers and cravings, lifestyle changes, action planning and developing coping skills.
Drop in service (Handsworth site): Provides individuals with an opportunity to spend time with a friendly and experienced drug worker who can assist you to get advice and information on drugs, treatment available in Birmingham and elsewhere as well as practical support. It also offers signposting to multiple agencies within the West Midlands.
Harm reduction, blood borne viruses and vaccinations as well as detox advice.
Referral to other agencies should BRO-SIS be unable to fully meet your needs.
Prison and resettlement support service.
Crisis intervention and outreach service.
Access to EESPro (Employment & Education Support Project).
Access to counselling & structured interventions.
General drug related advice and information.

2.1.2007BRO-SIS Expands to HandsworthBRO-SIS has now expanded to Handsworth in partnership with Law, Leisure and Learning. BRO-SIS Handsworth will offer a drop in service for those living in and around the Handsworth area. Those accessing the service will also get the opportunity and access to...
Games Room
On-Site Employment Opportunities
PC Suite - for job searches etc.
Please find the address for BRO-SIS Handsworth below...BRO-SISLaw, Leisure and Learning Centre2-10 Queens Head RoadHandsworthBirminghamB21 0QG Link to Streetmapt 0121 551 5110