DIP Gwent, Newport

Who we are

Gwent DIP provides a throughcare and aftercare service for class A drug users who have come into contact with the police and criminal justice system due to their drug use. This includes being arrested for possession; receiving a fixed penalty and caution; or a charge leading to a court appearance. Class A drugs are cocaine, heroin and crack cocaine.

What the service offers:

- a single point of contact
- advice information and triage
- service user forums
- harm minimisation
- relapse prevention
- housing advice
- family support
- education, training and employment
- mentoring and volunteer opportunities

You can access the service if you live in the Gwent area and:

- are over 18
- are in contact with the criminal justice system
- have drug and alcohol misuse issues

The service incorporates:

- arrest referral
- prison resettlement
- one-to-one support
- structured group work
- alternative therapies