severe consequences of harm associated with alcohol and other drug use, such as criminal involvement or social disadvantage, and whose home setting or social circumstances are not supportive of treatment options. Purpose The primary purpose of the youth residential rehabilitation program is to provide the opportunity for young people to address their alcohol and other drug problems and develop skills that enable them to the community. Target group The target age for the service is young adults aged 16-21 years wishing to address their problematic alcohol and other drug use and equip themselves with life skills that enable them to live independently in the community. It should be a matter of clinical judgement and client choice whether young people up to age 25 years are considered developmentally appropriate for the youth residential service, or would be more suited to a general adult residential rehabilitation service. Referrals to the program may be from youth and adult alcohol and other drug treatment services and other youth service providers. Key service requirements To provide an intensive rehabilitation program to clients of alcohol and other drug services who have undergone an alcohol and other drug withdrawal program or who require such treatment to manage their alcohol and other drug use problems. To provide a range of treatment interventions, which includes behavioural treatment approaches, social and community living skills, training relevant to the young person’s needs, counselling, group work and relapse prevention. To provide case management for clients including a negotiated Individual Treatment Plan with a community reintegration component. To facilitate access and link the client to other services appropriate to their health and welfare needs including educational/vocational training and employment skills. Where appropriate, to support the client to return to their family home, or obtain safe, secure and affordable accommodation. To provide appropriate services for carers and families of affected by alcohol and other drug use. To establish and maintain strong professional links with other relevant agencies. To enhance rehabilitation with a strong focus on counselling and integration including other community health, welfare and educational/vocational support services. The program should address long term client needs through establishing referrals and support linkages to education, accommodation, vocational, health and other identified services. Aboriginal AOD treatment and support services The Department of Health and Human Services works with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities, other parts of government and the Commonwealth to ensure access for Aboriginal people to a range of alcohol and other drug treatment services.
severe consequences of harm associated with alcohol and other drug use, such as criminal involvement or social disadvantage, and whose home setting or social circumstances are not supportive of treatment options. Purpose The primary purpose of the youth residential rehabilitation program is to provide the opportunity for young people to address their alcohol and other drug problems and develop skills that enable them to the community. Target group The target age for the service is young adults aged 16-21 years wishing to address their problematic alcohol and other drug use and equip themselves with life skills that enable them to live independently in the community. It should be a matter of clinical judgement and client choice whether young people up to age 25 years are considered developmentally appropriate for the youth residential service, or would be more suited to a general adult residential rehabilitation service. Referrals to the program may be from youth and adult alcohol and other drug treatment services and other youth service providers. Key service requirements To provide an intensive rehabilitation program to clients of alcohol and other drug services who have undergone an alcohol and other drug withdrawal program or who require such treatment to manage their alcohol and other drug use problems. To provide a range of treatment interventions, which includes behavioural treatment approaches, social and community living skills, training relevant to the young person’s needs, counselling, group work and relapse prevention. To provide case management for clients including a negotiated Individual Treatment Plan with a community reintegration component. To facilitate access and link the client to other services appropriate to their health and welfare needs including educational/vocational training and employment skills. Where appropriate, to support the client to return to their family home, or obtain safe, secure and affordable accommodation. To provide appropriate services for carers and families of affected by alcohol and other drug use. To establish and maintain strong professional links with other relevant agencies. To enhance rehabilitation with a strong focus on counselling and integration including other community health, welfare and educational/vocational support services. The program should address long term client needs through establishing referrals and support linkages to education, accommodation, vocational, health and other identified services. Aboriginal AOD treatment and support services The Department of Health and Human Services works with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities, other parts of government and the Commonwealth to ensure access for Aboriginal people to a range of alcohol and other drug treatment services.
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