National Ice Action Strategy Programs

(NIAS Social Worker)

Know the Risks of Meth

Methamphetamine (also known as meth or crystal meth) is a manmade illegal drug. It affects how the brain works. Over time, it can change the way you think and act. Some of these changes can cause you great distress. And they can disrupt your life. But methamphetamine addiction can be treated. If you or a loved one has a substance use disorder, tell someone you trust. That is the first step

How can you get help?

In many cases, you’re Social Worker from DAS, Mental Health Team, UTHS Clinic and Rehabilitation centres can help. Through evidence-based treatment and support, it is possible to live life free from meth. While there are currently no Food and Drug Administration-approved medications to treat meth addiction, behavioral therapies can be effective. One example is cognitivebehavioral therapy, which helps people cope with situations that may prompt drug use. Another example uses motivational incentives in the form of vouchers or rewards that the person can earn as encouragement for not using meth or other substances.

We are providing:

 One-on-one counselling sessions (12 weeks plan)

 Educational sessions and Awareness Programs (eg: Ice Workshop)

 Access to Rehabilitation services

March 2023

Call 08 8672 5255 to book an appointment.

Between 8.30am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday).

Feedback forms are available at Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation Reception (At the main office & the DAS building).

Indigenous Australian people need traumainformed services and trauma-specific care for psychological well-being

Trauma can be caused by intergenerational trauma and painful life circumstances. Although childhood trauma is a genuine issue that requires immediate attention, it is critical to recognise the strength and resilience of Indigenous people and culture in Australia in the face of great adversity. Trauma -informed services and trauma-specific care are critical for those who are unable or unwilling to heal from trauma. Although there are an increasing number of early development programmes geared specifically towards Indigenous people, the majority do not stem from trauma-informed services or contain trauma-specific treatment.

Trauma-informed services and trauma-specific treatment models tap into the hearts of trauma victims/survivors as well as their families. Practitioners and service providers describe educational, therapeutic, and enrichment programmes aimed at meeting the needs of indigenous people, especially their neurological growth. Many of their stated practises are rooted in the diversity of people's cultural and spiritual heritage. Such culturally informed techniques acknowledge Indigenous worldviews as a means of developing cultural and spiritual identity in early development and throughout life.

As a far regional located organisation, our organisation (UTHS) has taken a variety of actions to address these traumatic clients in our Umoona community through various programs such as:

 We provide psychiatrist services to clients in Coober Pedy community and other neighbourhood communities such as Oodnadatta, with a focus on resilience and emotional well-being.

 Self-compassion as a means of providing psychologist services for stress reduction

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Providing mental health support after hours through comprehensive mental health assessment and care planning, brief intervention, counselling, and so on.