What is Onwards?
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based approach with a proven track record of supporting people with serious mental health difficulties to find the employment of their choosing. This has now been expanded to include people who are currently receiving structured treatment for drug and alcohol misuse to aid their recovery.
Who is Onwards for?
This service is available to any adult from the age of 18 who is working with Change Grow Live (CGL) and engaging in structured treatment to support their recovery from drug and alcohol misuse.
How do I access this service?
- Client can speak to their recovery worker at CGL regarding a referral.
- Referrals can be submitted by CGL staff on the Onwards Referral form.
- Referrals can be submitted by other agencies (using the Onwards Referral form) however, the agency will need to confirm that the client is actively engaged in structured treatment with CGL before they can submit a referral.
How do I find out more about this service?
Call us on 0300 330 5488 option 1 or email rictriage@norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk where you will be met by a Recovery Triage Operator who will provide you with further information about this service.
Whether it’s you, someone in your family, a friend or a work colleague, we are here to support you.