Enhanced Addiction Casework Service

Phoenix Futures runs the innovative Enhanced Addiction Casework Service (EACS) in 13 Scottish prisons, providing support for those in prison who wish to address their alcohol and drug use.

The EACS offers:

  • Harm reduction advice and information
  • Drug and alcohol assessment within five days of referral
  • One to one motivational support and counselling
  • Alcohol groupwork
  • Pre-release groupwork
  • Smoking cessation advice and support
  • Family information sessions
  • Referral to other prison based and community services

These are provided in partnership with the Scottish Prison Service and the Local Authority Throughcare Addiction Services

The EACS operates in HMP Aberdeen, HMP Barlinnie, HMPYOI Cornton Vale, HMP Dumfries, HMP Edinburgh, HMP Glenochil, HMP Greenock, HMP Inverness, HMP Open Estate, HMP Perth, HMPYOI Polmont and HMP Shotts.

Phoenix Futures also provides a Throughcare Addiction Service for the Dumfries and Galloway area. This provides continuing support for prisoners in the area leaving custody who wish to go to further treatment.

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