❓ The WA parliamentary question addresses methamphetamine use in regional areas, specifically the Mining and Pastoral region, and inquires about support structures and rehabilitation service availability. The answer details existing services and funding allocations, highlighting waiting lists for residential treatment.
AnsweredQoN 5686Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 October 2019
Member
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to media reports of high methamphetamine use in regional areas, and I ask: (a) What support structures are in place in the Mining and Pastoral region to assist people who want to stop using drugs; and (b) Are all rehabilitation requests in North West Central able to be supported and fulfilled?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
26 November 2019
Response time
10 days
I am advised:
(a) The following services are available in the Mining and Pastoral region to assist people who want to stop using drugs;
Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) teams are the main region-wide providers of outpatient counselling for individuals and families, prevention activities and diversion services. The CADS teams are located in the Kimberley, Midwest, Pilbara, Goldfields and Wheatbelt regions. The services in the Kimberley and the Midwest are integrated with the public community mental health team which facilitates coordinated client care across both services.
Breakdown of location of each CADS is detailed below:
In addition to the CADS the following services are available in the Mining and Pastoral Region:
As part of the Methamphetamine Action Plan additional funding was allocated via the 2019/20 Budget process, for services in the Mining and Pastoral region:
(b) The nearest residential alcohol and drug treatment services to the Northwest Central region are located at Port Hedland and Geraldton. As of 17 October 2019, the Turner River facility (a commonwealth funded service, provided by Yaandina Community Services) in Port Hedland has a three month waiting list. There is currently no waiting list for the Hope Community Services facility (a state funded service, provided by Hope Community Services) in Geraldton.
(a) The following services are available in the Mining and Pastoral region to assist people who want to stop using drugs;
Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) teams are the main region-wide providers of outpatient counselling for individuals and families, prevention activities and diversion services. The CADS teams are located in the Kimberley, Midwest, Pilbara, Goldfields and Wheatbelt regions. The services in the Kimberley and the Midwest are integrated with the public community mental health team which facilitates coordinated client care across both services.
Breakdown of location of each CADS is detailed below:
In addition to the CADS the following services are available in the Mining and Pastoral Region:
As part of the Methamphetamine Action Plan additional funding was allocated via the 2019/20 Budget process, for services in the Mining and Pastoral region:
(b) The nearest residential alcohol and drug treatment services to the Northwest Central region are located at Port Hedland and Geraldton. As of 17 October 2019, the Turner River facility (a commonwealth funded service, provided by Yaandina Community Services) in Port Hedland has a three month waiting list. There is currently no waiting list for the Hope Community Services facility (a state funded service, provided by Hope Community Services) in Geraldton.
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