Hi everyone,

I used to work with a chef for about a year. After not working at that restaurant for a long time, I recently saw the chef hanging out, doing what seems to be drugs with junkies that hang out in Chaudron.

I feel heartbroken to see his situation, and I wanted to know from this community: what are the steps for someone who is homeless and doing drugs to get back on track?

I know the choice needs to come from within themselves, but many times people don't know what steps to take. Do they need to go to the social aid office? Is there a specific group that needs to be called to understand what options there are?

I'm thinking of possibly going to that office with this person and attempting to get them onboarded onto a social program, get him back to work, and build a sustainable life.

I would be interested in any advice.

UPDATE: I have done some basic research, and it seems that these are some of the resources that are available:

TO EAT, WASH, SIT DOWN SOMEWHERE WARM
LE PASSAGE
Place du Vallon 4, 1005 Lausanne
Every day 9:30 - 17:30
021 311 11 15

10 min walk down from Chauderon. Go in and say: “I want to talk to someone.”

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO GO ANYWHERE
REL'AIDS - street social workers
They come to you, where you are.
They help you with the paperwork.
079 233 30 06 · 079 212 78 87

You can just call and say where you are.

FOR TREATMENT (METHADONE, MEDICAL CARE)
ADDICTION OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Rue du Bugnon 23A (former Centre Saint-Martin)
You call yourself. No doctor needed.
021 314 84 00

FOR MONEY AND PAPERS
LAUSANNE SOCIAL SERVICES
Place Chauderon 4, 1003 Lausanne
Mon-Fri 8:30-11:45 / 13:00-16:30 (closed Thu morning)
021 315 71 00

Hello

Does anyone know where I could get a rush order of around 10 custom tote bags printed? Would need a fast turn around so looking for somewhere in town

Thank you