Substance Misuse
Level 1 Substance Misuse Training
Aimed at:
This introductory one day course is for anyone who has not had any previous substance misuse training, or who would like to update their knowledge of young people’s substance use. It is also for workers who are not familiar with the Opening Doors substance misuse support services for young people in Bristol.
Aims:
This one day course will help workers to improve their knowledge of young people’s substance use and forms an important foundation for those wishing to improve their skills in talking to individual young people about whom they are concerned.
Learning Outcomes:
• Patterns of substance use among young people
• Myths, facts and our own beliefs and values about substance use
• Factors that increase risk
• Identify young people who are vulnerable
• Talk to a young person about the risks associated with their drug and alcohol use, using the substance used screening tool (SUST) as a framework
• Signpost and referral to young people’s drug and alcohol services
Trainers:
Geraldine Smyth, Jess Baugh
Duration:
1 day
Frequency:
6 times a year
Dates:
Tuesday 1st November 2011, at The Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Rd, Hartcliffe BS13 9JN
Friday 20th January 2012, at The Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Rd, Hartcliffe BS13 9JN
Monday 12th March 2012, at The Wild Goose Space. The Yard, Mina Road, St Werburghs, BS2 9YP
Friday 6th July 2012, at RNIB Bedminster, 10 Still House Lane, Bedminster BS3 4EB
Please complete the form below at least 3 weeks before the date you have chosen. You will receive a letter 2 weeks before the course confirming your place & providing details of the venue. You can use the same form to apply for more than one course but please ensure you include the title AND date of all the courses you wish to attend. These courses are free but if you cannot attend, you must let us know by 9a.m. on the day before the course or you will be charged £50 for full-day courses and £25 for half-day courses. Please email 4yptraining@bristol.nhs.uk or call 0117 900 2289 if you cannot attend.
