act atod conference 21/06/13
DESCRIPTION
Presentation by our CEO Laurence Alvis at the 6th ACT alcohol, tobacco and other drugs conference: New and Emerging Technologies: Alcohol and Other Drugs Research, Policy, Practice and Participation. Laurence discussed the development of ReGen's various initiatives to utilise web-based approaches to enhance its treatment, education and advocacy services.TRANSCRIPT
Evolution of a traditional drug treatment service
- Laurence Alvis
ReGen’s purpose is to promote health and reduce alcohol and other drug related harm treatment service
ReGen is an alcohol & other drug (AOD) agency operating for over 42 years in the Northern region of Melbourne (formerly Moreland Hall)We deliver a number of Statewide and National servicesRegistered Training OrganisationPart of the Uniting Care NetworkEmploy 105 staff (75 EFT)$7.2 million 2012/2013 BudgetIn 2012/13 we will deliver over 3600 episodes to 2200 clients
Services
Residential and Non Residential withdrawal for adults and youth Assessment, Counseling & Support in the community and at Port Phillip PrisonForensic ProgramsDrug Diversion ProgramsAlcohol ProgramsYouth ServicesEducation & Training programs (National)AOD Rehabilitation Programs (Catalyst)Family & Children's Services
< 2007Points of contact:•Face to face•Phone
2008New website
2008New website
2008 - 2009Bluebelly Project
2008 - 2009Bluebelly Project
2009 - 2010cIIF Project
Q&A forum
2008 - 2009Bluebelly Project
2008 - 2009Bluebelly Project
Hypermimesis – headstogether.ning.com
2011 - NowBEIP Project
MovingForward……
• Remote monitoring for non-resi withdrawal
• Remote youth project
• IT strategy
• Online treatment enhancement
Contact:
lalvis @regen.org.au
www.regen.org.au