Sanitary and social program – Justice

Rapid reception by appointment
Immediate support of sanitary and social aspects (accommodation, substitute treatment, social follow-up)
Assessment and orientation towards a suitable structure at longer-term

Individuals with addictions to legal or illegal substances who are involved with the justice system

Any individuals released from prison within the last six months or subject to a court-ordered measure, referred by a healthcare or legal professional

• volunteers
• adults
• individuals in precarious housing situations

The team receives all requests submitted by professionals (legal, medical, social, etc.).
Immediate assistance for a maximum of 3 months.
Depending on needs:

• Social and educational support
• Hotel room accommodations, renewed weekly
• Arrangement of medical care (HIV, hepatitis, etc.)
• Specific addiction treatment (detoxification, substitution therapy, psychotherapy, etc.)
• Development of a plan for social and professional reintegration

After this 3 month social support period, the patient must be able to integrate the existing support structures at longer-term, depending on his needs.

Corinne Gerber, social worker, responsable de l’unité
Iris Riedel, special education teacher
Frédéric Babbucci, special education teacher