South AustraliaDRUG ARM began operations in South Australia in August 2000, and has since expanded to offices in the south, north, north-east and western areas around Adelaide. State office activities cover administration, Schoolies Week Projects, fundraising, marketing and information dissemination.PLEASE NOTE: As of 1 July 2008, there is a new name for the Community Assessment & Response Teams (CART) - this program is now referred to as Community And Family Support Service (CAFSS) Australia-wide. Contact Us
Management Team Ms Sam Raven SA Outreach Manager
Ms Jane Barr SA Treatment Manager
Ms Jane Thompson National Fundraising Manager
DRUG ARM South Australia runs six Street Outreach Services (SOS). These are: Southern SOS operating in the Onkaparinga Council region; South Western SOS operating in Mitcham, Marion and Holdfast Bay Council; Northern SOS operating in Playford and Salisbury Council regions; Gawler SOS, operating in Town of Gawler; North East SOS operating in Tea Tree Gully Council and West SOS operating in Port Adelaide and Enfield Council region. The Community And Family Support Service (CAFSS) runs in 3 council regions in the southern part of Adelaide - Marion, Onkaparinga and Holdfast Bay, and four in the north - Playford, Salisbury, Gawler and Tea Tree Gully. DRUG ARM’s Major Achievements in SA DRUG ARM’s major achievement in SA is the successful growth of state operations from a single part-time staff member, one volunteer and one vehicle to 12 staff, over 150 volunteers and ten programs throughout the State over eleven current Council regions. Looking Forward Challenges DRUG ARM faces in SA include gaining further funding for the Get Set youth program; starting up SOS programs in the City, Victor Harbor and West Southern suburbs of Adelaide; expanding CAFSS into the North Eastern and Western areas, and finding funding to put youth workers on all the SOS Vehicles. Volunteer Training The next round of Volunteer training for SOS and CART programs starts in October. Find out more or call (08) 8373 5364. Regional Contact Details and Programs Offered Southern Office:
South Western SOS CAFSS: Community And Family Support Service Cove Youth worker Southern information stand Northern Office
Gawler SOS Get Set North Eastern Office
Information stand Western Office
Programs and Regions Treatment programs CAFSS: Community And Family Support Services What does the program do? The CAFSS program is a free, confidential service that offers support, assessment, brief intervention and referral to individuals who have personal problems with alcohol or other drug (AOD) use or who are coping with someone else’s use of alcohol or other drugs. What services do we offer? CAFSS is a mobile service, offering the option of office visits or home visitation to clients in the southern and northern suburbs of Adelaide. CAFSS services are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Services provided to clients include regular support, assessment of the client’s presenting issues, brief interventions and treatment plans tailored to the individual’s needs and referral to other services where appropriate. CAFSS also provides support to clients in the Liver Clinic at Flinders Medical Centre as well as offering services to individuals who are currently hospitalised or undertaking detoxification. Who are our clients? What are their needs? Clients are individuals who aim to address alcohol or illicit drug issues in their own lives or significant others of people with AOD problems. The minimum age of clients is 16 years with no upper age limit. Clients are also provided with interventions aimed to improve other relevant areas of life including relationships, communication techniques, living skills and social skills training. Who works in the program? Services are provided by professional staff and trained volunteers. A program coordinator, project officer and support worker with backgrounds in psychology, primary health care and social work staff the program. Volunteers are from a variety of backgrounds, some holding qualifications in relevant fields and others being members of the community with a strong desire to provide assistance to others. Locations in which CAFSS operates? CAFSS is based in Glenelg and services the cities of Marion, Onkaparinga and Holdfast Bay in the south, and the cities of Playford, Salisbury, Tea Tree Gully and the town of Gawler in the north. Start/End date? South services commenced 1 July 2004, funded until 30 June 2011 and the north services commenced September 2008. Both regions are funded by The Commonwealth Government Illicit Drug Strategy NGO Treatment Grants. What support does the program need? CAFSS requires support for resources and infrastructure in terms of office space (currently provided in-kind through the City of Holdfast Bay) and vehicles for client visitation (currently donated though Group Eight Rotary Club and Mortgage Choice). The contribution of volunteer support workers is an integral resource to operate this program.
Outreach programs Gawler SOS What does the program do? The Street Outreach Service (SOS) is a mobile patrol that engages individuals on the street who are experiencing harm associated with alcohol and other drug use, homelessness and mental health issues. In the provision of practical and educational support, the Street Outreach Service equips people to make healthier and more informed choices that will ultimately lead to a lifestyle without the use of illicit or unnecessary drugs. What services do we offer? The Street Outreach Service operates between the hours of 9pm and 2am on most Friday or Saturday evenings, depending on the needs identified within Gawler at various times. The mobile services are staffed with trained volunteers from the community who build rapport with individuals in need and offer them support, information, transport, crisis intervention and referrals to other agencies or service providers. The volunteers also contact and assist young people who are experiencing harm associated with intoxication, which is quite a common occurrence in Gawler as there are a number of hotels along the main street. Who are its clients? What are their needs? Generally, volunteers will provide care and assistance to disadvantaged young people who may be unemployed, disenfranchised, homeless and/or experiencing issues relating to alcohol or other drug dependency. The majority of clients in Gawler lie towards the older end of the 12 to 25 year old spectrum. This has much to do with the hotels in the region as the main street attracts those of drinking age. However, recent times have also seen much younger people presenting with issues around homelessness, whether “homeless” with or without shelter. While the primary target population of the SOS is young people between the ages of 12 and 25, the SOS will respond to all those in need, despite race, age, gender, sexuality or religion. Who works in the program? The Volunteer Support Worker of the Gawler Street Outreach Service comes from a background in Youth Work, while the volunteers who operate the SOS and staff the vehicles on weekend patrols come from a variety of backgrounds and thus bring invaluable diversity to the program as a whole. Backgrounds include social work, youth work and community services, while many others work in unrelated fields but hold a strong sense of social justice and care greatly for the welfare of their community. Locations in which the SOS operates? Gawler SOS operates within the town of Gawler, Lyndoch, Hewett and Willaston. Start date? December 2003 Funded by? Town Council of Gawler Department of Health DRUG ARM SA and a vehicle donated by Perpetual What support does this program need? The Gawler SOS is always in need of dedicated volunteers, who are prepared to attend regional patrols and staff the SOS vehicles. The SOS would also very much appreciate donations of any kind, whether it be monetary or resources. Common donations include tea, coffee, Milo, sugar, long life milk and biscuits. Donations of this nature are very much appreciated as volunteers often use food/drink as a means of initial contact to engage young people. Contact us: (08) 8255 0233 North Eastern SOS What does the program do? The Street Outreach Service (SOS) is a mobile patrol that engages individuals on the street who are experiencing harm associated with alcohol and other drug use, homelessness and mental health issues. The service provides information and referrals related to drugs and alcohol, as well as other life issues such as relationships and employment. To assist volunteers to engage young people the vehicle is stocked with tea, coffee and Milo and other snacks. What services do we offer in it? In the North East the program runs on Friday and Saturday throughout the region. The North East also hosts an Information Stand once a month in the Tea Tree Plaza Shopping Centre. The aim of this service is to provide information and referral options to parents and caregivers who may not come into contact with the SOS; but who are interested in the services provided, as well as to young people in the area. Who are its clients? What are their needs? The North East SOS began in July 2003 after needs analysis identified that young people in the area would benefit from having a mobile outreach service. Our primary contact group is males aged between 13 and 25, but on any given occasion we may see males and females aged from 10 - 35. The clients in this area have a range of inquiries ranging from specific drug information to locating local service providers for assistance with issues around employment, school and home life. Who works in the program? The program employs a Volunteer Support Worked with a background in Youth Work. The program continues to work collaboratively with the North East community, owing much success to the great work and hours given by its many trained volunteers and supporters. Locations in which the SOS operates? The service in the North East covers the City of Tea Tree Gully Council area, engaging young people in suburbs including Golden Grove, Holden Hill, Ridgehaven, Modbury and Paradise. Start date? July 2003 Funded by? City of Campbelltown City of Tea Tree Gully Department of Health DRUG ARM SA Vehicle donated by San Remo Pasta What support does this program need? The service always welcomes more dedicated volunteers willing to commit to providing this valuable service in their area. Additionally donations of tea, coffee, Milo, sugar, long life milk etc are very much appreciated. Contact us: (08) 8396 7177 Northern SOS What does the program do? The Street Outreach Service (SOS) is a mobile patrol that engages individuals on the street who are experiencing harm associated with alcohol and other drug use, homelessness and mental health issues. In the provision of practical and educational support, the Street Outreach Service equips people to make healthier and more informed choices that will ultimately lead to a lifestyle without the use of illicit or unnecessary drugs. What services do we offer in it? The Northern Street Outreach Service operates between the hours of 8pm and 1am, on Friday and Saturday evenings. The mobile services are staffed with trained volunteers from the community who build rapport with individuals in need and offer them support, information, transport, crisis intervention and referrals to other agencies or service providers. The volunteers also contact and assist young people who are experiencing harm associated with intoxication. Who are its clients? What are their needs? Volunteers in the North provide care and assistance to disadvantaged young people who may be unemployed, disenfranchised, homeless and/or experiencing issues relating to alcohol or other drug dependency. Volunteers will also respond to those young people displaying “at risk” behaviours, as well as young people who are actually at risk of moral or physical danger or cultural exclusion. Clients throughout the Northern region are generally younger than clients from other areas, with excessive alcohol and other drug use the main social issue. Whilst the primary target population of the SOS is young people between the ages of 12 and 25, the SOS will respond to all those in need, despite race, age, gender, sexuality or religion. Who works in the program? The Volunteer Support Worker of the Northern Street Outreach Services comes from a background in Youth Work, while volunteers who operate the SOS and staff the vehicle on weekend patrols come from a variety of backgrounds and thus bring invaluable diversity to the program as a whole. Volunteer backgrounds include social work, social science, psychology, youth work and community services, while many other volunteers work in unrelated fields but hold a strong sense of social justice and care greatly for the welfare of their communities. Locations in which the SOS operates? The Northern SOS operates throughout the Playford and Salisbury regions, and is specifically focussed on the suburbs of Elizabeth, Hillbank, Craigmore, Davoren Park, Munno Para, Smithfield, Salisbury and Pooraka. Start date? July 2002 Funded by? City of Salisbury Department of Health DRUG ARM SA Vehicle donated by United Way What support does this program need? The SOS is always in need of dedicated volunteers, who are prepared to attend regional patrols and staff the SOS vehicles. The SOS would also very much appreciate donations of any kind, whether it be monetary or resources. Common donations include tea, coffee, Milo, sugar, long life milk and biscuits. Donations of this nature are very much appreciated as volunteers often use food/drink as a means of initial contact to engage young people. Contact us: (08) 8255 0233 South Western SOS What does the program do? The Street Outreach Service (SOS) is a mobile information and referral service that engages with and provides support to individuals on the street. What services do we offer in it? The South Western Street Outreach Service operates between the hours of 8pm and 2am on Friday nights. The services are staffed with trained volunteers from the community who build rapport with individuals and offer support, information, crisis intervention and referrals to other agencies or service providers. Who are its clients? What are their needs? Volunteers provide care and assistance to young people who may be unemployed, disenfranchised, homeless and/or experiencing issues relating to alcohol or other drug use or dependency. Whilst the target population for the SOS is young people between the ages of 12 and 25, the SOS will respond to anyone in need, regardless of race, age, gender, sexuality or religion. Who works in the program? The program is coordinated by Regional Coordinators, whose backgrounds are in social work, social science, psychology, youth work and community services. Volunteers in this program may come from similar backgrounds, while some work in unrelated field but have a strong sense of social justice and caring for their community. Locations in which the SOS operates? The South Western SOS is based at Glenelg and covers Marion, Holdfast Bay and Mitcham council regions an area extending north to West Beach, south to Hallett Cove, and east to cover the Marion and Mitcham Council regions. Start date? South Western SOS was started in December 2004. Funded by? South Western SOS is funded by the State Government Department of Health and the City of Marion. Our vehicle is kindly donated by Group 8 Rotary Clubs. What support does the program need? SOS is always in need of dedicated volunteers, training opportunities are provided throughout the year. Donations in the form of Milo, coffee, sugar, and long life milk are always appreciated. Contact us: (08) 8376 3522 Southern SOS What does the program do? The Street Outreach Service (SOS) is a mobile information and referral service that engages with and provides support to individuals on the street. What services do we offer in it? The Southern Street Outreach Service operates between the hours of 8pm and 2am on Friday and Saturday nights. The services are staffed with trained volunteers from the community who build rapport with individuals and offer support, information, crisis intervention and referrals to other agencies or service providers. Who are its clients? What are their needs? Volunteers provide care and assistance to young people who may be unemployed, disenfranchised, homeless and/or experiencing issues relating to alcohol or other drug use or dependency. Whilst the target population for the SOS is young people between the ages of 12-25, the SOS will respond to anyone in need, regardless of race, age, gender, sexuality or religion. Who works in the program? The program is coordinated by Regional Coordinators, whose backgrounds are in social work, social science, psychology, youth work and community services. Volunteers in this program may come from similar backgrounds, while some work in unrelated field but have a strong sense of social justice and caring for their community. Locations in which the SOS operates? The Southern SOS is based in Hallett Cove and covers Onkaparinga council region, an area extending south to Aldinga and Willunga, and east to Aberfoyle Park. Start date? SOS in the Southern region commenced in August 2001 Funded by? Southern SOS is funded by the State Government, the City of Onkaparinga, and DRUG ARM. Our vehicle has been donated by Wendy Higgins Mortgage Choice. What support does the program need? SOS is always in need of dedicated volunteers, and training opportunities are provided throughout the year. Donations in the form of Milo, coffee, sugar, and long life milk are always appreciated. Contact us: (08) 8376 3522 Western SOS What does the program do? The Street Outreach Service (SOS) is a mobile patrol that engages individuals on the street who are experiencing harm associated with alcohol and other drug use, homelessness and mental health issues. In the provision of practical and educational support, the Street Outreach Service equips people to make healthier and more informed choices that will ultimately lead to a lifestyle without the use of illicit or unnecessary drugs. What services do we offer in it? The Western Street Outreach Service currently operates between the hours of 8.30pm and 2am, Friday and Saturday evenings, and endeavours to implement a third patrol on Thursday evenings as the program becomes more recognised within the new region. The mobile services are staffed with trained volunteers from the community who build rapport with individuals in need and offer support, information, transport, crisis intervention and referrals to other agencies or service providers. The volunteers also contact and assist young people who are experiencing harm associated with intoxication. Who are its clients? What are their needs? Specifically, volunteers will provide care and assistance to disadvantaged young people who may be unemployed, disenfranchised, homeless and/or experiencing issues relating to alcohol or other drug dependency. Volunteers will also respond to those young people displaying “at risk” behaviours, as well as young people who are actually at risk of moral or physical danger or cultural exclusion. Who works in the program? The Support Worker of the Street Outreach Services comes from a youth work background. Many of the trained volunteers who staff the SOS vehicles also come from backgrounds of this nature, while many others work in unrelated fields but hold a strong sense of social justice and care greatly for the welfare of their communities. Locations in which the SOS operates The Western SOS currently patrols the foreshore thoroughly, patrolling all regions of the Port Adelaide Enfield council region from Taperoo to Broadview, including the Semaphore Showgrounds, North Haven, and from Kilburn up to Enfield. Start date? Nov 2005 Funded by? Council of Port Adelaide Enfield Department of Health DRUG ARM Australasia Major Achievements? The Western SOS is a new development for DRUG ARM South Australia, launching its service in November 2005. In this short time it is proving to be successful and welcomed by the youth community. Major Challenges? The Western SOS is a new and exciting development within the Western suburbs of Adelaide. Still in its embryonic stages, the Western SOS covers a vast region and deals with a wide range of social issues. The Western SOS’s greatest challenge involves consciousness-raising with local people and gaining social acceptance and understanding from the community, although the need for such a service has been recognized and supported by local council and residents. The Western SOS is committed to ‘equipping people to make a positive change’. What support does this program need? The SOS is always in need of dedicated volunteers, who are prepared to attend regional patrols and staff the SOS vehicles. These volunteers make the SOS the success it is. The SOS would also very much appreciate donations of any kind, whether it be monetary or resources, to aid the continued work of helping others make positive changes. Contact us: (08) 8242 0677 Cove Youth Worker: Southern Outreach Youth Project What does the program do? The Southern Outreach Youth Project is an initiative delivered in conjunction with Cove Youth Services in Hallett Cove. This project focuses on increasing awareness of relevant issues including alcohol and other drugs, safe partying, prevention strategies and practical living skills through the provision of workshops, training and outreach activities. This is a free service. What services do we offer? This project delivers workshops focusing on alcohol and other drug use and safe partying to young people, parents, community and other agency workers, in addition to providing information, education and referral to young people through designated outreach activities. Who are our clients? What are their needs? Clients are young people, parents, other agency workers and members of the wider community who desire further information on alcohol and other drug related issues. Young people (12-25 years) are offered outreach activities including the provision of information and referral within schools and youth centres. Who works in the program? The Southern Outreach Youth Project is facilitated by a youth worker, with the assistance of DRUG ARM volunteers where relevant. The project works collaboratively with other agencies and schools for the purpose or information provision, workshop deliver and client referrals. Locations in which this program operates? This project in based at Cove Youth Services in Hallett Cove, and provides services focusing on the Hallett Cove region but also encompassing the wider City of Marion. Start/End date? Commenced 1 July 2007, and funded until 30 June 2009 by the City of Marion. Office space is provided in kind by Cove Youth Services. What support does the program need? The Southern Outreach Youth Project requires support from other agencies, schools and the wider community for the promotion, facilitation and engagement in workshops and outreach activities. Contact us: (08) 8376 3522 Youth programs Northern Get Set: Peer Leadership and Mentoring Program What does the program do? The Get Set program identifies and brings together young people at risk from their illicit drug use and encourages them to build strategies to develop protective factors within their communities. Get Set delivers peer education strategies to empower a greater number of young people to make informed decisions about their life and behaviours surrounding drug use. What services do we offer? Get Set operates from the City of Playford. Get Set offers regular support to young people including matching each young person with an individual mentor, weekly peer support meetings, a team building camp, and skills development and training. Information and referral are also provided to young people on the program. Regular debriefing, training and development opportunities are available for mentors. Who are our clients? What are their needs? Clients are young people (12-25 years) who have experienced difficulties due to illicit drug use. Clients are provided with ongoing support, team building and training opportunities in order to develop peer leadership resources for use within their local community. Who works in the program? Get Set is serviced by a coordinator and trained volunteer mentors. A steering committee assists in guiding the program. Volunteers are from a variety of backgrounds, some holding qualifications in relevant fields and others being members of the community with a strong desire to provide assistance to others. The young people on the program form a youth committee that determines the peer leadership activities and program directions. Locations in which Get Set operates? Get Set is based in Elizabeth, and services the cities of Playford, Salisbury and Tea Tree Gully. Start/End date? Commenced 1 July 2007, and funded until 1 December 2008 by The Commonwealth Government Illicit Drug Strategy Community Partnerships Initiative. What support does the program need? Get Set requires support through ongoing funding to keep the program operating, and also through the contribution of volunteer mentors who are an integral resource to operate this program. Contact us: (08) 8255 0233 |
