The BRO-SIS Substance Misuse Service offers free and confidential help and advice to anyone from the African-Caribbean community. This includes ex drug users, family members and anyone who may be affected by drugs or someone else drug use.

BRO-SIS is not just for people with drug problems and we won't assume you have one if you use drugs.

Help is available for all drug users if they want it, and we can also refer people for treatment if this is required. However we will not presume that every drug user wants treatment. They might have tried it before and felt it didn't work.

We recognise that support is really important for people who are ready to make changes to their lifestyle, and at BRO-SIS we recognise that lasting changes takes time. The journey will be rocky at times and you don't have to go through it alone. Why not let us help you on your journey?

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

One-to-One Sessions These are designed for people who wish to make changes to their current drug use and include: goal setting, care planning, learning different ways to handle situations and exploring issues related to drug use.

Relapse Prevention Designed to help individuals develop skills and approaches that will increase their chance of remaining drug free such as coping with triggers and cravings, lifestyle changes, action planning and developing coping skills.

Drop in service (Handsworth site): Provides individuals with an opportunity to spend time with a friendly and experienced drug worker who can assist you to get advice and information on drugs, treatment available in Birmingham and elsewhere as well as practical support. It also offers signposting to multiple agencies within the West Midlands.

Harm reduction, blood borne viruses and vaccinations as well as detox advice.
Referral to other agencies should BRO-SIS be unable to fully meet your needs.
Prison and resettlement support service.
Crisis intervention and outreach service.
Access to EESPro (Employment & Education Support Project).
Access to counselling & structured interventions.
General drug related advice and information.