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What will a support service ask me?

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It’s easier to give services a call when you know what you might expect from them.

Seeking support can be frightening, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Here is the low down on what you can expect.

When you first seek support you will probably participate in an ‘assessment’. Different services might have slightly different ways of going about assessment but there are pretty similar.

The assessment isn’t about grading you, but about understanding what you need. It’s just about getting to know you, what’s going on, and what you’re after. The worker will ask you questions about your drug use, (you can be honest, they’ve heard it all!) and questions about other areas of your life. This is to understand if there’s anything else you might want help with, and to see how other things in your life influence you and your drug use. You’ll be asked about where you live, your family, and your mental and emotional wellbeing, physical health and some other areas.
Services collect this information to get a ‘big picture’ of who you are and to help support you most effectively. You never have to answer anything you don’t want and only have to give as much information as you are comfortable with. All your information is confidential.

It takes courage to change. Remember you are not alone & other young people have been in your shoes.

Get help now

YoDAA is a free and confidential online and phone service that offers supports to young people, families and professionals. You can contact 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

Further Reading

Slip-ups and using again

Looking after yourself when you’re using

Cutting down without stopping

Early Psychosis Program | headspace

What is psychosis? | headspace

Understanding why I use

Cannabis

Anxiety | What is Anxiety & The Effects in Young People | headspace

How does alcohol affect mental health | headspace

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