RAP and Rights Based Advocacy
LAAS have been working closely and in collaboration with Scottish Recovery Consortium, our Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership along with REACH Advocacy Scotland and the CORRA Foundation and have made significant developments in establishing advocacy provisions for people in Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire who are seeking assistance in their recovery journey or for their rights to be upheld.
Our Lived experience advocates are skilled in supporting those challenged by alcohol or substance use and to assist and support people seeking recovery to be supported, and for anyone challenged by drugs and alcohol to have their rights upheld, be valued, respected and heard in their journeys. This service is available in West Dunbartonshire and most areas of Argyll and Bute
Contact details for Peer Advocates:
Jane Methven: jane.methven@laas.org.uk
Jamie Campbell: jamie.campbell@laas.org.uk
Pauline Davies: pauline.davies@laas.org.uk
Sara MacLeod: sara.macleod@laas.org.uk
Stories of Hope
We have created a Book of Hope Stories, sharing positive images of recovery and how advocacy can enable people in their recovery. We are keen that these books are offered to all the people who work with us, hopefully offering some insights into how other people have achieved their recovery, instilling a sense of hope and aspiration.” They apply a human rights-based approach within their advocacy work. Stories of Hope booklet
A huge thank you to the Corra Foundation for providing LAAS with this grant to enable us to undertake this incredibly important work. You can find out more about them by visiting their website.
