Provide Services to Those Affected by Someone Else's Substance Use

Learning outcomes

1 Know about the available support services

1.1 Identify the forms of support which may be available (e.g. counselling, financial, emotional, medical, self-help groups)

1.2 Identify relevant agencies and services in the local area and how to access them

2 Understand issues that affect children and young people within families affected by drug and alcohol use

2.1 Describe a range of family structures and give examples of how family dynamics work

2.2 Describe the issues that affect children and young people within families affected by drug and alcohol use

2.3 Identify the protection that children and young people affected by someone else’s substance use may require and how to make this protection available

2.4 Describe the legislation and policies relevant to working with children, young people and families

3 Identify options for individuals affected by someone else’s substance use

3.1 Demonstrate how motivational techniques may be used

3.2 Support the individual to:

Identify issues concerning them

Explore and consider the options open to them

Plan required actions

3.3 Assist the individual in accessing the required services

3.4 Support and motivate the individual without infringing on the individual’s freedom

4 Enable individuals affected by someone else’s substance use to review the effectiveness of selected options

4.1 Support the individual to review and feedback on:

Progress

The effectiveness of support obtained

4.2 Identify any significant positive changes in the individual

4.3 Complete reports accurately and store records which maintains the individual’s confidentiality