Navigating Alcohol and Other Drug Services

Aim

Develop your skills and increase your knowledge around supporting individuals who present with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. Learn to recognise problematic AOD use, positive strategies to respond in an empathetic and supportive way, how to access support services in Canterbury and gain an understanding of the impact on the individual and their whānau.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• Consider why we use substances and identify harmful/hazardous substance use

• Positive strategies to respond in an empathic and supportive way

• Explore the concept of addiction

• Explore the impact of problematic AOD use on the individual and their whānau

• The impact of stigma and discrimination

• Potential barriers for individuals in accessing AOD treatment and how to support them in overcoming these

• Overview of AOD support and treatment services in the Canterbury region, and how to access these

Let's Get Real

1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs

2. Working with Māori 

3. Working with whānau

4. Working within communities

5. Challenging discrimination 

7. Maintaining professional and personal development

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided

• Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

• Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

• No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

• MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

• Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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