Inverclyde will benefit from nearly £700,000 of new investment to support people affected by drugs and alcohol, including earlier intervention and better family support.
This is part of a nationwide announcement by the SNP Scottish Government, with a total of 77 initiatives the length and breadth of Scotland benefitting from £25 million over the next five years.
The Children and Family Fund and the Improvement Fund were established to provide direct financial support to front line services and third sector organisations.
Commenting, Stuart said:
“I am delighted that local services in Inverclyde will benefit from an additional £699,991 from the national Improvement Fund that the SNP Scottish Government established last year.
“This funding will enable services to increase and improve support provided to those affected by drug and alcohol use including their families.
“Through their residential rehabilitation centres, The Jericho Society helps change people’s lives for the better – and this funding will enable them to support more people.
“I’m also pleased this funding award will enable Inverclyde HSCP to employ staff to support the development of a new local residential rehabilitation model.
“This additional investment will help local services in Inverclyde to work together and respond to problems earlier to prevent people from reaching the point of crisis.”
