About BDP
About BDP
Our History
Our Values
Our Services
Our History
Bristol Drugs Project is an independent charity that has been supporting the people of Bristol around their drug and alcohol use for the past 38 years.
BDP has a proud history of supporting some of our communities’ most vulnerable members and pushing for progressive interventions. BDP opened one of the first needle exchanges in the UK as part of a trial aimed at reducing the spread of HIV in the UK. BDP was also among the first services to roll out a ‘shared care’ model for supporting people who use drugs in Bristol.
To this day we strive to support all members of our city in an open and inclusive service and are passionate about challenging the stigma faced by people who use drugs and alcohol wherever we see it.
Our Values
BDP is built around the shared values of the organisation, our staff and volunteers:
Building Trust
Developing trusting relationships through consistency and honesty.
Listening and learning
Using evidence to best meet the needs of the people who use our services.
Pioneering and responsive
Championing new ideas and progressive approaches.
Appreciating difference
Committing to ensure our services are accessible to every member of our community equally.
Challenging Stigma
Challenging stigma wherever we find it.
Our Services
We run a broad range of services aimed at being available and accessible for anyone who needs them. We can support you to make the changes you want to make when you are ready to.
Our services include:
- Expert one-to-one advice and support to keep your safe if you choose to use alcohol and other drugs
- A range of services for people who inject, including free sterile injecting equipment and life-saving naloxone
- On-site nursing service
- Support into a range of other treatment options, including medical detox/rehab, therapeutic group work and other treatment services through the ROADS partnership
- Support for young people & children affected by substance use
- Harm reduction outreach services around the city including hostels, clubs & festivals and specific support for students.
- Specialist support works for minority communities including women, LGBTQ+, mental health & learning difficulties and minority ethnic and religious groups.
