What We Offer

EDP works in the community, across both Devon and Dorset, and in prisons.

EDP COMMUNITY SERVICES across DEVON and DORSET (Adults)


Direct Access Services

Anyone with concerns about illicit drug use (their own or someone else's) can walk in or ring to speak to a drugs worker without making an appointment first.  This is also where you can access Needle Exchange Services and obtain Safer Injecting Advice.  EDP provides this service in the following areas;  please call your local number for availability and opening times:

Devon

Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon:  Newton Abbot  01626 351144

Satellite services in Tavistock and Dawlish. Please call our Newton Abbot Office for availability.
 
North Devon: Barnstaple Office  01271 859044

Satellite services in Bideford and Ilfracombe. Please call our Barnstaple office for availability.

We also cover localities in North Devon with a mobile needle exchange van.  For details of times and locations please contact the Barnstaple office.
 
Exeter, East and Mid Devon: Exeter helpline:  0845 371 9988
Exeter based direct access services are supported by outreach workers.
 

Dorset

Bridport: 01308 427 195
 
Blandford: 01258 450 862
 
Swanage: 01929 422 777
 
Weymouth: 01305 760 799

Gillingham and Christchurch are served via an outreach service.  Please contact the Weymouth office for further information.

Initial Assessments

We provide Initial Assessments for any adult entering treatment services in Devon (excluding Plymouth or Torbay) and in Dorset, with either EDP or prescribing services. You can self refer for an initial assessment by contacting your local Direct Access Service as listed above or, if you prefer, through your GP.

EDP Treatment Services (Devon Only)

If you're referred to treatment services in Devon with EDP you will be given a key-worker with whom you'll further assess your needs and make a plan of how you can reach your goals (called a care plan).

EDP may offer: one to one sessions; workshops; male or female only groups; peer support training; liaison/referral to other agencies, as ways of doing this.

You and your key-worker will regularly review the goals you've set to see how you're doing.

EDP provides treatment services in the following areas:
 
Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon:  Newton Abbot  01626 351144
 
Torbay: Paignton  01803 604330
 
Exeter, East and Mid Devon:  Exeter 0845 371 9988
 
North Devon: 01271 859044

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  • Our Mission‘To reduce the harm caused by substance misuse and social exclusion through work with individuals, families and communities’.
  • Our Vision‘Fulfilling lives for people affected by substance misuse and social exclusion’.