Working with Substance Misuse in a Homeless Setting
Code: SMH
Duration: 3 days
Provides those working in hostel settings or with clients experiencing homelessness with a detailed examination of the issues surrounding substance use for their clients, effects on health, harm reduction and appropriate signposting/supports.
Eligibility: This course is available free to anyone working in the statutory or voluntary sector in Northern Ireland working in a homeless setting
Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will;
- Have an understanding of the impact of substance misuse on homelessness
- Understand the basic principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and how they can be used within the homeless settings
- Know about the drugs of misuse and the specific risks to users
- Understand the nature and risks of poly drug use
- Understand a range of harm reduction practices
- Understand the importance of nutrition in reducing substance misuse related harm
- Understand the risks and personal safety issues for staff related to working with drug and alcohol users, and the importance of relevant protocols
- Know about blood born infections and the risks they hold
- Understand the risks of alcohol withdrawal and how to respond to such events
- Know how to signpost and refer individuals to other services
- Be able to provide support and deliver brief interventions to the homeless population who are using substances
Relevance
This course is relevant to professionals working in a homeless setting or that encounter clients affected by substance misuse that are homeless
What’s included in this course:
Course Materials (Digital Download)
PDF Certificate on Completion
PDF Certificate on Completion
