What do we do

 

This is a programme designed to enhance the quality of life for people aged 65 years and over, who are concerned about their use of alcohol and other drugs, including prescribed medication and Co-existing Mental Health and Medical problems

 

Services Offered

 

-Consultation for other services

-Education training to other services on working  with older people experiencing alcohol or other  drugs concerns

-Facilitation of specialist services

-Joint case work

-Support to develop screening and brief  treatment within services

-Development of groups in partnership with  other services

-Specialist case management and treatment

-Co-Existing Problems treatment

-This is a home-based community service.

-We offer a Comprehensive Assessment by registered professional staff and personalised   treatment, based on individual need.

-Case management- we work co-operatively with  other services, that cater for the medical  (including detox), psychiatric and social/ support  needs of seniors.

-We offer education and support to assist  change for affected seniors and their  families/whanau, with the focus on wellbeing.

-Aftercare planning and follow-up, including  referrals to support agencies.

-We provide Linkage to Older Persons Health  Specialist Services.

-We undertake presentations to other services  and interested community organisations.

-We are able to assist services develop screening  and treatment supports