The Following Are Accepted:
Orders of Residience
Clients Under Drug Rehabilitation Requirements ( DRR's)
Clients Under Other Community Orders
Criminal justice Referrals
Child Care Options ( Staff Can Facilitate Children Contact Through Appropriate Agencies )
To Be Accepted into The Project The Client Must Fall into the following Criteria.
Local connection policy (Torbay Council)
Substance misuse issues (historic / current)
NHS/Criminal Justice assessment pathway
Stable/continued engagement with Drug and Alcohol services
Stable on prescription medications
Abstinence from illicit drug use
Attended all prep-group work.
Jatis accepts clients who are prescribed psycho active medication such as anti-depressants or anti psychotics.
Jatis may exclude clients who have arson convictions or have a history of violence not associated with drug or alcohol misuse. Jatis also cannot meet the needs of those exhibiting florid symptoms of mental illness.
ASSESSMENT
DURING ASSESSMENT WE WILL:
Clarify The Purpose
Clarify the purpose of the admission with the professional referrer and client so that an initial plan can be in place fromt he point of admission, with proposed outcomes clearly defined.
Discuss Your History
Take a history of existing and past drug and alcohol use, including previous treatment and detoxification episodes
Identify Any Issues
Clarify any psychiatric or medical issues, identifying their likely impact on engagement, and exploring if extrernal support is needed to enable full participation.
Establish Timelines
Agree a proposed length of stay.
Complete a Risk Assessment
Carry out a comprehensive risk assessment around for example, any history of violence, arson or self-harm.
Discuss Current Medical Treatment
Note any existing drug prescriptions and other current medical treatment.
Clarify Liason Arrangements
Define clearly any appropriate liason arrangements.
Define Transport Needs
Clarify transport arrangements to and from the project.
REFERRALS
Referrals can be started by telephone, letter or email. On receipt of the application, and once eligibility has been established, an in-person assessment will be offered. Any current risk assessment should also be shared if possible.