Build your skills in responding to people with alcohol and other drug problems in mental health settings

When: Monday 27 October 2025
Time: 9:30am–1:00pm
Duration: 3.5 hours
Location: Online

Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this new series of half day workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug presentations in your clients. Walk away with practical knowledge and skills to respond effectively to clients who experience co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues. 

Deepen your understanding of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues, and build your knowledge, confidence and skills to respond effectively. Learn all about current alcohol and other drug issues, evidence based treatments, and how to effectively incorporate best practice responses into mental health treatment for clients with alcohol and other drug issues.

Essential MI and Relapse Prevention

Learn about evidence based alcohol and other drug interventions that can be integrated into the mental health context. Improve your skills and confidence in adapting these key approaches to people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues.

Learning outcomes

• Learn key motivational and relapse prevention approaches to alcohol and other drug use conditions
• Learn how to respond therapeutically and effectively in the mental health setting

Who should attend

This specialist skills workshop series is suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners in clinical mental health settings.

Facilitator: Dr Richard Cash

“Great trainer. I enjoyed the topics, group work and detailed examples of potential client situations. ”

- Commissioned workshop participant, 2024