Mental Health Directorate
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Mental Health Directorate
The Learning Centre
Support and response options for clients with mental health and AOD co-morbidity
Workshop Aim
This workshop aims to inform clinicians and workers of the treatment and service options available in both the mental health sector and the alcohol and drug sector, including those offered by Community Mental Health and Non-Government Organisations. It will address the various referral pathways available and how both the mental health and alcohol and drug sectors can work collaboratively to the benefit of the client/consumer.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Identify the range of treatment options and services available to clients/consumers with AOD issues
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of the adolescent and adult mental health services provided by SA Health, including Community Mental Health Teams and Mental Health Triage
- Identify the mental health programs and services provided by non-government organisations
- Implement the most appropriate referral pathway to ensure the best service outcome for the client/consumer
- Recognise how the different mental health and AOD services can work together
Eligibility / Entry Requirements
Open to all service providers for whom working with mental health and alcohol and other drug issues forms a part of their daily work in policy, practice and service delivery.
Date, Time and Location
This workshop will be held in the Administration & Learning Services Building, Meeting Rooms 4 & 5, Glenside Campus, 226 Fullarton Road, Glenside
- Friday 10th June 2016 9.00am – 12.30pm, including a 30 minute morning tea and networking break
Cost
No cost.
Convener
Pam McEvoy - Co-Morbidity Project Worker - The Salvation Army Towards Independence Network of Services
Presenters
Vita Berghout - Comorbidity Specialist - Eastern Community Mental Health Services
Sam Raven - Senior Policy and Project Officer - South Australian Network of Drug and Alcohol Services (SANDAS)
Paul Creedon, Manager Community Mental Health Programs- Uniting Care Wesley Port Adelaide.
Applications
SA Health employees can download and complete an application form from the Learning Centre intranet page or by completing the application form below.
Non SA Health employees can complete the application form below.
Please ensure you have your manager’s approval to attend, the form has been signed by them, and then submit to:
Annette Farrell
Administration Assistant
Learning Centre
Tel:(08) 7087 1800 (Monday – Thursday)
Fax:(08) 7087 1930
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Application Form
To enrol in a course offered at the Learning Centre, this form must be completed and submitted to the Learning Centre prior to the closing date for applications. Enter details on this electronic form before printing, then scan or fax.
Course information
Course title:Support and response options for clients with mental health and AOD co-morbidity
Course date:10/06/2016
Course time:09.00am – 12.30pm, including a 30 minute morning tea and networking break
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