People in alcohol and drug recovery will benefit from access to housing support, helping to break the cycle of addiction and improve health outcomes.
£1.3 will be made available for housing support for people in drug and alcohol treatment in East Sussex through a range of programmes, including:
A team placed in each district council in the county to provide a range of support addressing tenancy start up and sustainment, and which will support people in their homes to improve engagement in treatment services.
Treatment outcomes for people in drug and alcohol recovery are often improved by addressing their housing needs at the same time, providing additional support and stability. Up to £53 million has been allocated to 28 local authorities across areas of England with the greatest need. The funding allows for local authorities to create new housing support schemes tailored to meet local need.
Examples of how the funding will be spent include specialist housing caseworkers supporting people in drug and alcohol treatment to access and maintain safe and suitable housing. Support will also look to help people create sustainable and long-term recovery by maintaining independent living.
Maria Caulfield MP said:
“I am very pleased to welcome £1.3 million to East Sussex in the aim of improving house support for drug and alcohol recovery.
This will support a range of projects over the next three years such as training to help those dealing with trauma, women’s-only housing for those who have experienced domestic violence and support for those with cognitive impairments due to acquired brain injury.
It strengthens the Government’s commitment to reducing drug use, and improving treatment outcomes, as part of the government’s 10-year drug strategy.”
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said:
“We’re supporting those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction by addressing the link between improved treatment outcomes and a stable home.
“This funding, targeted to local authorities with the greatest need, will support the government’s ambition to reduce overall drug use to a historic 30-year low.”