The Reasons For Use Package is an evidence-based resource that supports integrated treatment. Service users and staff across mental health, housing and alcohol and other drugs services have found using the RFUP increases staff knowledge and confidence and this in turn leads to improve service user outcomes. Hear stories directly from practice. Who should attend?
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. You will need to
Adapt your existing skills to work effectively with people who use methamphetamine. Understand how methamphetamine affects the brain and how to adapt existing treatments and strategies for people who use methamphetamine. You’ll learn the changes to approach that are needed and how to address common co-occurring conditions among people who use methamphetamine. Learning outcomes: Understand
This training is for anybody working with clients or in middle management, who would like to better identify, assess and assist people using and/or experiencing Family Violence (FV). This training is pitched at those with a beginner to intermediate comprehension of Family Violence, whose primary role is not directly within the FV sector. It is
Members of LGBTIQ+ communities are at greater risk of experiencing AOD-related harms and many face specific challenges relating to AOD and their health more broadly. Members of these communities can also be wary of accessing services due to concerns about prejudice and discrimination. This webinar will explore these issues and the service needs of
Victorian AOD + Mental Health Collaborative Service Providers’ Conference Monday, 18th July 2022 (Please note this is a rescheduled date for the conference originally scheduled on 24th June 2022) Catholic Leadership Centre, East Melbourne (and streamed online via ZOOM) The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) and Mental Health Victoria (MHV) are pleased to
This session will explore what methamphetamine is and how it affects the functioning of the brain and body during pregnancy.
The 4-hour course will teach you the skills and knowledge required to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person. You will learn practical skills to improve your confidence to provide mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.
Help your clients to manage strong emotions We all have strong emotions from time to time. Being able to recognise and self-regulate emotions and tolerate distress is a skill that can be learned. Emotion regulation is also a protective factor against mental health problems like depression and anxiety. In this workshop, you will gain strategies
Kevan Myers from Nexus Dual Diagnosis Consultation Service and Steve West from Eastern Dual Diagnosis Service will draw on practice wisdom and research to explore how MI can augment and enhance practice. Kevan and Steve have collaborated for over ten years running Motivational Interviewing courses for a cross section of professional groups and settings. Who
