The WA Parliament Question on Notice 3113, asked by Hon Adele Farina, investigates the number of children and adolescents in the South West region identified as abusing alcohol and/or other substances and their referral rates to mental health services.

AnsweredQoN 3113Legislative Council
Asked
7 May 2015
Portfolio
Mental Health

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(1) For each of the years 2013 and 2014, 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 substances? (2) For each year specified in (1), how many were: (a) under the age of 12 years; (b) 12 to 16 years of age; (c) 16 to 18 years of age; and (d) 18 to 24 years of age? (3) For each of the years specified in (1), how many were referred to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for assessment and/or treatment?

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Answered
18 June 2015
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
42 days
1 In 2013, there were 44 people between the ages of 12 and 16 inclusive who accessed treatment or other support from the South West Community Alcohol and Drug Service.
In 2014, there were 35 people between the ages of 12 and 16 inclusive who accessed treatment or other support from the South West Community Alcohol and Drug Service.
2.
(a) 2013 = 0 2014 = 0
(b) 2013 = 44 2014 = 35
(c) 2013 = 51 2014 = 73
(d) 2013 = 223 2014 = 231
3. 2013 - 4
2014 - 1

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