BHCC would like to hear your thoughts on the draft Drugs and Alcohol Strategy that's been developed for Brighton & Hove.
Your feedback is very important and a vital part of the consultation process.
BHCC want to hear on where you think they are getting it right and where there might be room for improvement or specific focus.
The survey closes on Sunday 12 January.
You can read the full 28-page draft strategy at the bottom of this link before taking part in the consultation, or we've summarised the key approaches (called workstreams) with some of questions to help frame your responses.
More information
The development of this draft Drugs and Alcohol Strategy has been a collaborative effort, led by the city's Combatting Drugs Partnership Board and informed by a recent needs assessment.
The partnership includes representatives from services across Brighton & Hove, including council departments, health and social care, the police, treatment services and the voluntary and community sector.
BHCC have also worked with people with lived experience who have helped shape the priorities to align with local and national aims.
The artwork used in the strategy was provided by Cascade Creative Recovery, which supports people in recovery.
Our Vision
The vision is to make Brighton & Hove a place where everyone will be safe from the harm caused by drugs and alcohol.
In developing this strategy and in its implementation BHCC aims to:
Reduce stigma
Provide a fair service to reduce inequalities and target money and staff according to residents’ needs
Be guided by the latest evidence, local data and intelligence
Work in partnership with people with lived experience of drug and alcohol harms
Work collaboratively with people and communities as effectively as possible
The reducing harm from drugs and alcohol strategy” consultation is now live.
The consultation can be found here: https://yourvoice.brighton-hove.gov.uk/en-GB/