Family Drug Support - Bridging the Divide

Overview

The project will support the delivery of evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment services through developing partnerships, assisting with quality management, and conducting organisation and workforce development activities. The program will have a national focus (extends beyond regional or state reach) that offers drug and alcohol treatment services and support across Australia, including the development and enhancement of the existing national telephone support line and its workforce, including volunteers.   The objectives of this grant opportunity are to:  support drug and alcohol treatment services to deliver evidence-based and best practice treatment modalities for drug and alcohol use   assist individuals to reduce/cease drug and alcohol use  support service linkages between drug and alcohol treatment and mental health services as well as social, educational, and vocational long-term support services  develop Strategies to support vulnerable populations including women, youth and First Nations peoples  support the national 24/7 day a week telephone service for family and friends of those people experiencing harm from illicit drug and alcohol to achieve improved health and social outcomes, and  have an accessible, trained, national volunteer workforce to support friends and families of those people experiencing harm from illicit drugs and alcohol.  To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side.