What is Oxygen Routes?

Oxygen Routes is a new service from Druglink, funded by Hertfordshire County Council. Routes supports Hertfordshire residents – struggling with alcohol and other drugs – to maintain a tenancy by navigating them along a person-centred support pathway. Download the Routes flyer.

How does Oxygen Routes help?

Person-centred intervention support plans for each resident
Linking residents into other providers
Encouraging residents to work with local services to help maintain their tenancy
Key areas of intervention support can include:
- Drugs and alcohol
- Advocacy
- Mental health
- Medical
- Financial help
- Homelessness
- Criminal justice

Routes Referral Form

Referral Criteria

Single, 18+ living in Hertfordshire
Living in temporary/ hostel accommodation
Engaged with a service providing support for drug and alcohol use
At risk of becoming homeless

Referral Route

Hostels/ temporary housing refer into Oxygen Routes
No direct referrals from individuals
Referral form to be emailed to routesreferral@druglink.ltd.uk
Assessment by Routes team – response within 48 hrs

Who does Oxygen Routes help?

Single adults, over 18, living in Hertfordshire
People who are living in temporary accommodation and hostel settings
Those struggling with substance misuse
Residents who are in danger of losing their tenancy and becoming homeless
People who would benefit from advocacy on their behalf to help them maintain their tenancy

Contact Oxygen Routes

Enquiries: oxygenroutes@druglink.ltd.uk

Referrals: routesreferral@druglink.ltd.uk