Western Region Drugs Task Force (WRDTF): Drug and alcohol family support needs analysis report 2015

This report presents the research findings of the WRDTF Family Support Needs Analysis. Its purpose is to create greater understanding of the ways families affected by substance misuse seek support. It explores the availability and effectiveness of such support as well as providing information useful to service agencies, families and communities on existing drug and alcohol services and supports in the western region. This research contributes to the development of a family support strategy to identify and help improve service provision to families affected by substance use. Specifically, it will help to: • Develop a greater understanding of the ways in which families seek support, and their perceived expectations in doing so; • Identify gaps in existing service provision for drug and alcohol family support; • Contribute to the continuing development of drug and alcohol family support services in the region; • Highlight appropriate training services as identified by relevant services; and • Ensure that interventions and services remain an integral part of WRDTF work with children and families affected by substance use.