❓ Question regarding the availability of non-residential drug and alcohol services for young people (18-24) in WA, particularly those involved in the justice system. The answer outlines the number of services available and clarifies access procedures for justice-involved youth.
AnsweredQoN 1475Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the provision of non-residential drug and alcohol
services for young people from 18 to 24 years, and I ask: (a) how
many places are available in Western Australia; and (b) how
many of these places are available to young people in the adult or youth
justice system, specifically: (i) young
people on bail; (ii) young people on parole
or supervised release orders; and (iii) young
people otherwise accessing community justice or correctional services?
services for young people from 18 to 24 years, and I ask: (a) how
many places are available in Western Australia; and (b) how
many of these places are available to young people in the adult or youth
justice system, specifically: (i) young
people on bail; (ii) young people on parole
or supervised release orders; and (iii) young
people otherwise accessing community justice or correctional services?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 September 2018
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Mental Health
Response time
9 days
I am advised that:
(a) In total, there are 24 non-residential alcohol and other drug services available in Western Australia provided free of charge to people who require support, aged 18 years and over.
The services include: the state-wide network of community alcohol and drug services (who provide treatment and support for young people 14 years and over); regional and metropolitan outpatient counselling services; diversion services; pharmacotherapy support; and specialist services providing treatment for specialised target groups (such as women and Aboriginal people).
(b) There is no set number of places in the above services for young people in the adult or youth justice system. However, priority assessment and access is provided to people referred through the Western Australian Diversion program. Access for young people aged 18 to 24 years, who are: on bail; parole or on a supervised release order; or otherwise, accessing community justice or correctional services is determined jointly between the service provider and the Department of Justice.
(a) In total, there are 24 non-residential alcohol and other drug services available in Western Australia provided free of charge to people who require support, aged 18 years and over.
The services include: the state-wide network of community alcohol and drug services (who provide treatment and support for young people 14 years and over); regional and metropolitan outpatient counselling services; diversion services; pharmacotherapy support; and specialist services providing treatment for specialised target groups (such as women and Aboriginal people).
(b) There is no set number of places in the above services for young people in the adult or youth justice system. However, priority assessment and access is provided to people referred through the Western Australian Diversion program. Access for young people aged 18 to 24 years, who are: on bail; parole or on a supervised release order; or otherwise, accessing community justice or correctional services is determined jointly between the service provider and the Department of Justice.
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