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BERRY STREET VICTORIA Substance Use Policy A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

Follow the journey of developing a substance use policy at Berry Street through consultation, implementation, and collaboration. Explore tools, resources, and recommendations for effective policy development and harm minimization.

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BERRY STREET VICTORIA Substance Use Policy A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

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  1. BERRY STREET VICTORIASubstance Use PolicyA Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration Sheree Limbrick Berry Street Service Development A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  2. Outline • Sam’s Story • How the journey began … defining the needs • Biting the bullet … documentation of core policy • Coffee, talking and editing … the process of consultation • Crunch time … putting words into action • The melding of two worlds … challenges in collaboration A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  3. How the journey began … A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  4. Recommendations • Broad Policy Framework • Assessment, Casework & Critical Incident Tools • Training • Resources, information & education A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  5. Process of Policy Development • Preparation • Consultation – Internal • Consultation – External • Policy Framework • Policy Manual • Training • Evaluation • On-going Resources A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  6. Biting the Bullet … • Rationale • Principles • Definition • Application • Harm Minimisation Principles • Information Dissemination • Case Practice Tools • Training • Links with External Services • Revision of Policy • Legal Advice A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  7. Coffee, talking & editing … • Youth Substance Abuse Service • Victoria Police • Drug and Alcohol Specialist • Legal Advice • Medical Practitioners A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  8. Crunch time … • Implementation • Information Dissemination • Training • Timeline • Practice Implications • Resources A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  9. The melding of two worlds … • Drug Treatment • Secondary consultations • Training • Expertise • Towards a team approach A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  10. Tools • Agency – D&A Service Provider Protocol • Practice Standards: • Room Searches; • Monitoring Health & Well-Being; • Finding Substances on premises; • Paraphernalia on premises; • Referral to D&A Treatment Services; • Inhalant Storage & Use in Residential Units • Active & Continuous Approach with Clients who are Chroming • Client Use of Non-Prescribed Inhalants • Substance Use & Duty of Care A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  11. Tools (cont) • Training materials • Case Practice Tools: • Substance Abuse Checklist; • Emergency Services Checklist; • Substance Use Profile A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

  12. Further Information • For further information, assistance, consultation, training: BERRY STREET VICTORIA www.berrystreet.org.au slimbrick@berrystreet.org.au 0011 - 613 - 9429 9266 A Journey of Discovery, Recognition & Collaboration

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