Over the last few years the AOD Provider Collaborative has explored how to support people accessing AOD services with their physical health. Findings were summarised in a news article by Te Pou.

The following resources have been developed to support people to enhance their physical health. 

• My Health: Self-Assessment form (self-print)
• My Health: Guidelines for use in AOD and mental health services (self-print)
• Finding Health Services brochure (Contact the AOD Provider Collaborative to order copies)

Training on Enhancing Physical Health

This 2-part training has been developed for staff of addiction and mental health services to assist them to support people who access services, with their physical health. It includes insights from lived experience. Before viewing, have copies of the 3 resources listed above available. See the flyer for more details.

• 2-3 hour total participation time (viewing and reflecting).
• Individuals or groups can use the training for professional development. A training facilitator’s guide is available.
• Dapaanz Addiction Practitioners and Support Workers can earn continuing professional development points. 

The “Enhancing Physical Health. My Health: Self-Assessment Form” training is presented by Catherine Kissel and Edith Moore.

Module 1 (18:48 mins)

Equally Well and the health disparities it aims to address.

Module 2 (18.42 mins)

How to use the My Health form and other resources.

Demonstration of Goal Setting (5:14 mins)

How to turn a health priority into a goal.