apas offers services to the public, to the community, and to a range of professional bodies. We provide reports for employers, doctors, social services, probation, solicitors and courts. We are involved in a number of government supported schemes which allow us to provide extra support to those members of society who maybe vulnerable and isolated due to their substance misuse and the other problems that go along with it.

As well as providing help and support to people around controlling or stopping their drinking, we also provide advice, support and links to a range of issues that maybe affecting their lives, such as healthcare, education, training, housing, benefits and other community and leisure services. See apas posters for printable versions of our posters (please note that you will need adobe reader to view these)

Professional Services

apas Direct - no waiting, person to person advice and information service. Professionals can signpost or accompany their client to this service daily. Available Monday to Thursday 12.30pm - 6.30pm, Fridays 12.30pm to 4.30pm and Saturdays 9.00am to 12.30pm.

Assessment Service - standardised assessment of the nature and extent of the problem including psychometric evaluation. Shared-care approach for professional referrals.

Alcoline - advice and information available for professional callers, just telephone us on 0845 762 6316 (Lo-call) then press 1 or (0115) 941 4747 and press 1. Available from 9.00am until 7.00pm, Monday through to Friday and Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm (answerphone at all other times).

Email Service - professional advice and information by email. info@ apas.org.uk

Gambling Support Service - in partnership with Gamcare apas can offer confidential advice, information and support to individuals worried about their own or someone else's gambling behaviour (see our Gambling section for more information)

Domestic Violence Service - support and joined up working with professional services for clients and families where there are concerns that domestic violence or child abuse occurs. Alcohol awareness, training and support available for individuals working

Priory Programme - in partnership with The Priory Clinic, Nottingham, an intensive intervention is available on either an inpatient or day care basis for individuals needing a more intensive support package.

Report Service - apas provides written reports for Individuals, the Probation service, the Police, Courts, Solicitors (see also Service in Focus), Tribunals, Social Services and Employers.

Tenancy Support - a specialised service offering a more intensive support package including access to a range of holistic services, available to problem drinkers in their tenancies under the Supporting People scheme. Alcohol awareness training and support available to Housing officers and Housing association workers. (See Supporting People)

Employment Services - support to employers and employees where alcohol is a factor in the work environment.

Criminal Justice - Fast and effective interventions in support of the court, the police, the probation service and the legal professions. Alcohol awareness training and support available to probation officers, the police and prison workers. Fast track assessment and advocacy, regular progress reports on clients referred through these services. Prison Writing service also available to provide support and guidance to prisoners with alcohol and or drug problems. See our service in focus section on apas Court Reports for more information.

Consultancy - Service available to health and social care colleagues and Employers regarding their patients / clients.

GP Practice Support - apas offers assessment, advice, information and counselling services in health centres and surgeries.

Referral on - apas refers to selected residential primary treatment units and extended care facilities locally and further a field.

Liver Function Test - can be arranged for clients through the NHS or privately.

Detoxification - can be arranged for clients through the NHS or privately.

Education and Training - Training courses available for professionals working with problem drinkers including : Alcohol and Drugs in perspective; Substance misuse; Recognition and Response; Motivational Interviewing and more.

apas at Work - Short courses for industry particularly Occupational Health and Personnel staff. Advice and assistance with design and implementation of workplace policies and services. Prevention and safety campaigns.

Training Centre - Our fully equipped training facility can be made available for your organisation for private training functions. Please call or e-mail us to discuss your requirements.

For more information on any of our services please contact apas

Who are we? See the staff team at Who's Who at apas

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