Vision and Aims

LOCAL VISION
The Outer Hebrides is a respectful healthy community where individuals, families and communities have the right to health and a life free from the harms of alcohol and drugs, where recovery is fully supported by all within the community

LOCAL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Prevention and Early InterventionDeveloping a Recovery Orientated Systems of Care (ROSC)Children and Families Inclusive ServiceOuter Hebrides Healthy Communities

LOCAL OUTCOMES
Less people develop problems from the use of alcohol and drugsRecovery is supported, visible and achievable and accessibleFamilies are respected, included and listened toEmbed a culture change so that communities are equally accountable, transparent and open


The Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership (ADP) is a strategic partnership which will work towards the following:

Vision:
The Outer Hebrides is a healthy community where the problems of substance use are prevented and reduced.

Aim:
• Prevent problems arising from substance use
• Reduce problems and harm caused by substance use


The Outer Hebrides ADP will work towards this vision through the following strategic priorities:

1. Early years:

• Children 0-5 years affected by substance use
• Children affected by parental substance use

2. Early intervention:

• Young people aged 5–25 years affected by substance use
• Families and young people affected by substance use
• Vulnerable groups
• Harmful and hazardous drinkers and substance users

3. Problem drinkers and substance users

• Dependent Drinkers and Substance Users
• Persistent heavy drinkers and persistent substance users

4. Assist in the promotion of a healthy Outer Hebrides (with our partners)

• Promote positive attitudes
• Promote positive choices