Alcohol Care Teams
Alcohol Care Teams are specialist staff that can support you to;
- Recognise the impact alcohol has on your physical health, mental health, relationships and other matters.
- Reduce or manage the risks of harm associated with alcohol use.
- Reduce or manage your alcohol use or become alcohol-free.
- To remain alcohol-free.
- Access the right support and help for you in the community.
Alcohol Care Teams do this by undertaking a specialist assessment of your needs, by delivering talking therapies (psychosocial interventions) and by liaising with and referring on to hospital-based and community services.
Some teams are able to undertake assertive outreach and to support patients that have started a detox in hospital to complete it at home. Whether this service is available will depend on your area of residence and your suitability for the service.
Alcohol Care Teams also work with relatives and carers, providing them with support and guidance.