Community based low threshold substance use services: Practitioner approaches and challenges

Report
by
Morton, Sarah & Laura O'Reilly

Release Date

2016

Geography

Ireland

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Objective

To explore the efficacy and challenges of delivering low threshold substance use services within a community setting, with particular consideration of practitioner approaches

Findings/Key points

A lot of emphasis on relationship-building and trust as key factors, as well as adaptability and flexibility. Outcomes can include the relationship itself, in some cases, and the time spent with providers. Can be difficult to measure. Discusses grief and burnout.

Design/methods

Practitioner reflective sessions

Keywords

Evidence base
Wrap-around services
About prescribers
Social services
Barriers and enablers
Outcomes