❓ Reports on the number of children and adolescents in the South West region identified as having alcohol and/or drug abuse issues and their engagement with treatment services in 2015. Data on referrals to mental health services was unavailable.
AnsweredQoN 4077Legislative Council
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(1) In 2015, how many children and adolescents living in the South West region were identified by the South West Community Drug and Alcohol team as having abused alcohol and/or other drugs? (2) Of the children and adolescents in (1), how many were: (a) under the age of 12 years; (b) 12-16 years of age; (c) 16-18 years of age; and (d) 18-24 years of age? (3) Of the children and adolescents in (1), how many were referred to South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for assessment and/or treatment?
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Answered
10 May 2016
Responded by
Minister for Planning representing the Minister for Mental Health
Response time
34 days
(1) In 2015 there were 389 opened alcohol and other drug treatment episodes [1] for children and adolescents (up to the age of 24 years) living in the South West Health region. These children and adolescents may have sought treatment anywhere in the State and therefore a unique client count cannot be determined as one person can go to many services.
Of those 389 opened treatment episodes, 321 were provided by the South West Community Alcohol Drug Service Team (SWCADS), operated by St John of God Health Care.
The SWCADS are contracted to provide assessment, treatment and referral of clients (aged 14 years and over) experiencing problems with alcohol and drug use (although in certain circumstances they can also provide treatment to children under 14 years of age). The service is also contracted to assist in a coordinated response to alcohol and drug use by working with other services, and directly supporting parents, families and significant others.
(2) 319 unique individuals made up the 321 treatment episodes. Of the 319 individuals who received treatment provided by the SWCADS;
(a) 1 (0.3%) was for a person under the age of 12 years;
(b) 57 (%) were for people aged 12 to 16 years (inclusive);
(c) 70 (21.9%) were for people aged 17 to 18 years (inclusive); and
(d) 191 (59.9%) were for people aged 19 to 24 years (inclusive).
(3) Not available.
[1] For their own/own plus others alcohol or drug use.
Of those 389 opened treatment episodes, 321 were provided by the South West Community Alcohol Drug Service Team (SWCADS), operated by St John of God Health Care.
The SWCADS are contracted to provide assessment, treatment and referral of clients (aged 14 years and over) experiencing problems with alcohol and drug use (although in certain circumstances they can also provide treatment to children under 14 years of age). The service is also contracted to assist in a coordinated response to alcohol and drug use by working with other services, and directly supporting parents, families and significant others.
(2) 319 unique individuals made up the 321 treatment episodes. Of the 319 individuals who received treatment provided by the SWCADS;
(a) 1 (0.3%) was for a person under the age of 12 years;
(b) 57 (%) were for people aged 12 to 16 years (inclusive);
(c) 70 (21.9%) were for people aged 17 to 18 years (inclusive); and
(d) 191 (59.9%) were for people aged 19 to 24 years (inclusive).
(3) Not available.
[1] For their own/own plus others alcohol or drug use.
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