Community Drug Team
The Community Drug Team (CDT) is a specialist service for those aged 26 and over, supporting people who misuse both illegal and prescribed drugs.
Blood-borne Viruses
Vaccinations for both Hepatitis A and B are available for those who
inject drugs. The CDT also provides blood-borne virus screening and
advice on how to reduce the risk of contracting these viruses.
Needle Exchange
Clean needles and injecting equipment are available at the CDT's
needle exchange as well as confidential advice on safer injecting
and reducing the chances of infection.
Pregnancy and Sexual Health
The CDT can offer special support to pregnant drug users.
Detoxification
The CDT offers the option of detoxification, either at home or by
accessing an in-patient unit in hospital. The option of a referral
to a residential rehabilitation service is also available.
Visit the Stockport
Drug and Alcohol Services website
The Community Drug Team are based at Cirtek House,
Higher Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3QD. You can phone them
directly on 0161 249 4000 but we recommend that you get in touch by
using the contact details below:
Useful contacts
Substance Misuse Single Point of Contact
Address: Regal House, Stockport SK1 3DA
Phone: 0161 474 3141
Web: www.stockportdrugsandalcohol.org
Email: drugsandalcohol@stockport.gov.uk
The team provide a range of medical help as well as one-to-one support and group work.