Drug & Alcohol Support
Supportive Drug & Alcohol Services
The Oasis Youth Services and Salvation Army provide supportive services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families dealing with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues.
The misuse of alcohol and other drugs can have a damaging impact on individuals, families, and communities and that’s why we are here to help. It is important to get support if you or a young person you know, needs help to manage a substance use issue and/or anger issues related to AOD.
The programs are held at Oasis Hunter location, in Hamilton - Newcastle. But they are offered to our community within the Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast regions.
Individual Casework Support
An individually tailored program that supports young people aged 12-25 years old with mild to moderate substance use. A Youth Case Worker will work with a young person to find out their needs and support them in achieving their goals and enhancing their well-being.
We do a review after 6 sessions and can offer further support if desired. We also collaborate with other services to offer practical assistance and mental health support.
How does it work?
Once a referral is received, as caseworker will contact the young person to arrange an initial appointment. At this appointment the caseworker will ask some questions to better understand the needs of the young person and work with them to develop a case plan based on their goals.
Psychology Support
Our Psychology service offers therapeutic support for young people experiencing substance use and underlying mental health issues.
At Oasis Youth Service - Hunter, we start with where you are at, and use evidence-based practice to guide all assessment and treatment planning.
Your first appointment will allow the psychologist to get to know you and what has brought you to counselling. This leads to the development of a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals. And after 6 sessions, a review will let you decide if you’d like to stay in treatment, with the possibility of extending the program.
Measuring success
At all times during the process, we collaborate with other health and mental health services to ensure you have access to the best possible care for your needs; that may include access to our Oasis caseworkers or any other relevant services.
Early Intervention Group Programs
The Early Intervention & Prevention Program was created to empower students to make informed decisions, by providing group education to young people at risk of substance misuse and exploring ways to prevent it.
This program provides group education in a safe and comfortable environment and opens the discussion to empower young people to make informed decisions.
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Education
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Intervention
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Prevention
Program Stages Outlined
- Rewarding the Centre of the Brain
- The Stages of Use
- Harms and Effects
- Stages of Change
- Making Healthy Choices
Program Instructors
Anna
Psychologist
Casey
Youth Caseworker
Elaine
Aboriginal
Youth Caseworker
Dane
Youth Caseworker