Resources and Case Studies

Resources and Case Studies

Resources and Case Studies

Integrating psychology into homelessness services

Find out how Rowan Alba, a charity in Edinburgh, added a psychologist from the NHS to their team. The psychologist works inside their hostels, helping people with their mental health in a friendly and flexible way.

Rowan Alba Case Study: Integrating Psychology into Homelessness Services

Mental Health and Substance Use Updates

Catch up on the latest programme news in our Mental Health and Substance Use Updates:

Self-reflection tool

The self-reflection tool has been developed to help you think about and discuss your current position in relation to the mental health and substance use protocol, and what further developments may be required.

Self-reflection tool [.doc]

Self-reflection tool [.pdf]

Community mental health teams roles

These case studies show how mental health teams and substance use services can work together to help people.

You’ll see how good planning and talking to each other can help people get the support they need and make staff feel more confident and supported.

The role of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner supporting mental health in-patient services

Find out how a dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Angus is helping bridge the gap between inpatient mental health care and community substance use services — improving support, discharge planning, and staff confidence.

Read the Case study here

Last Updated: 11 September 2025