For Professionals

Work in health and social care? BDP works with many organisations in the sector to support their staff and clients around issues bought on by drugs and alcohol. We can provide support for your clients, advice for staff and training to make sure you can support vulnerable clients. 

Make a referral

Looking to refer someone you are working with into drug and alcohol services? Bristol ROADS (Recovery Orientated Alcohol and Drugs Service) provides a wide range of support for people who have problems with their alcohol or drug use.

As part of Bristol ROADS, we provide support to help adults reduce the harm drugs and alcohol can cause and provide outreach and in-reach support for people to access the full range of support offered by ROADS. We also work in partnership with GP Practices to provide alcohol detoxes, opioid substitute prescriptions and detoxes in the community.

Referring an Adult? 

Email: roads@dhi-online.org.uk.cjsm.net (Only if you have Secure Email. Please call DHI to check)
Fax: 0117 9166 593
Post: DHI, Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, BS2 8PE

For referral and assessment related inquiries please call DHI on 0117 440 0540.

Referring a young person?

The BDP Youth Team work with young people affected by their own drug use or that of somebody close to them.

To refer a young person you are working with, you will need to fill out a referral form with Creative Youth Network. 

Find the form here:

The BDP Youth Team also work with schools, colleges and other educational establishments. Find a map of institutions we work with below.

Training for you or your organisation

If you are looking for specific training around issues and techniques concerning drug and alcohol use including getting access to Naloxone please get in touch with BDP. We can then discuss your specific needs and suggest the best options for you and your organisation.