A rural ecosystem of recovery: Lessons from substance users' experiences of accessing services in Western Australia's South West

Original research
par
Cuesta-Briand, Beatriz, Michael Taran & Mathew Coleman

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Australia

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This paper presents results from a study exploring substance users' experiences of accessing services in Western Australia's South West.

Constatations/points à retenir

An effective ecosystem of support for alcohol and other drugs users in the South West should include expanded access to health, community and welfare services, with an emphasis on peer-led support programs, and strong cross-sector collaboration to mitigate the access barriers operating at the broader community level.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Semi-structured telephone interviews (n=22)

Mots clés

Rural/remote
About PWUD
Wrap-around services
Transitions in care/treatment