Organizational Assessment Tool for Substance Use and Stigma

Guide or handbook
by
Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA) & Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)

Release Date

2023

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English and French

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Findings/Key points

Reducing stigma and discrimination requires a multifaceted approach. Stigma and discrimination arise from the attitudes, values, beliefs and practices of individuals in addition to the policies, procedures, culture and environment of service organizations.

The assessment tool will help organizations to:

  • identify their strengths and challenges related to stigma and discrimination;
  • increase awareness of organizational issues (e.g., policies, procedures, culture and environment) that promote stigma and discrimination against people accessing substance use health care; and
  • develop strategies to decrease stigma and discrimination and promote safer and more supportive environments.

Français : https://substanceuse.ca/sites/default/files/2023-01/CPHA%26CAPSA-OrgAss…

Keywords

Stigma
About prescribers
Social services
Policy/Regulatory
Barriers and enablers
Clinical guidance