The Devon Drug and Alcohol Strategic Partnership (DDASP) was formed in November 2022 following publication of the National 10 year dugs strategy and action plan From Harm to Hope: a 10-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives. The partnership covers the Devon County Council footprint and aims to deliver the ambition of the National Drug Strategy locally including:
- Increase numbers of people in treatment
- Reduce alcohol and drug related deaths
- Improve continuity of care for people engaged in the criminal justice system
- Reduce the supply and demand for illicit substances
The partnership is chaired by Steve Brown, the Director of Public Health (Devon County Council) and has representation from a number of key partners including drug and alcohol treatment services, Devon and Cornwall police, Devon health partners, Probation Service South West and Voluntary and Community Sector partners.
If you would like further information about the partnership, or would like to be involved please contact publichealth-mailbox@devon.gov.uk.
For anyone who lives within the Devon County Council boundary who has concerns about their or a loved one’s use of alcohol or other drugs, advice, guidance and signposting to support is available at Local support for adults with drug and alcohol problems.
Annual Reports
Health Needs Assessments