Basic
Needs
Bronze:
•Accessible drop in that will take ongoing substance users
who may be intoxicated.
•Provides basic opportunities to eat
and wash.
•Housing provision that does not
arbitrarily exclude active users
•Policies & staff training in place
to ensure a safe, legal but inclusive service.
Silver:
•Proactive policy within housing &
drop in to engage with substance users.
•Services offer food that helps improve
health & reflects needs of people who use drugs.
•Housing services have flexible drugs
policies that retain rather than excluding where possible.
Gold:
• Substance users receive full assessment of
basic needs. Those who are homeless are able to rapidly access
appropriate housing with support.
•Attention paid to encouraging people
to eat, take on fluids, and assisted with these basic needs where
required.