People receiving treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Wigan will be provided with extra support with a roof over their heads thanks to more than £1 million in government funding. The council is one of 28 local authorities to get a slice of the £53 million pie with £1,227,778 going towards supporting services such as ‘We Are With You’ - who provide confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
In Wigan, peer mentors with past experience of drug and alcohol treatment will provide support to people struggling to maintain independent living to sustain their accommodation and improve recovery outcomes. This money will go towards helping those who struggle with substance abuse addiction and help them maintain independent living.
Councillor Keith Cunliffe, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care, said: “This funding will be part of a three-year programme and will include the recruitment of several specialist roles to existing teams to provide enhanced support as well as capacity to enable resettlement into stable accommodation and prevent future housing need.
