Assess people with substance use concerns using standardized assessment tools * develop treatment plans, including referrals to other organizations where appropriate
treatment planning and community-based outpatient treatment for people with a substance use concern * Treatment models are based on cognitive-behavioural, stages of change, harm reduction, multidisciplinary, and are solution-focused
Services include:
- ongoing assessments and on-going adjustment of the treatment plan
- linking to and coordinating required services
- monitoring and supporting
- developing and implementing the discharge plan
- advocacy
Treatment sessions develop skills to manage substance use and related concerns, and maintain and enhance treatment goals * activities such as relapse prevention, guided self-change, follow-up and aftercare are included as well as programming to support/educate family