act atod conference 21/06/13

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Presentation by our CEO Laurence Alvis at the 6th ACT alcohol, tobacco and other drugs conference: New and Emerging Technologies: Alcohol and Other Drugs Research, Policy, Practice and Participation. Laurence discussed the development of ReGen's various initiatives to utilise web-based approaches to enhance its treatment, education and advocacy services.

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Evolution of a traditional drug treatment service

- Laurence Alvis

ReGen’s purpose is to promote health and reduce alcohol and other drug related harm treatment service

ReGen is an alcohol & other drug (AOD) agency operating for over 42 years in the Northern region of Melbourne (formerly Moreland Hall)We deliver a number of Statewide and National servicesRegistered Training OrganisationPart of the Uniting Care NetworkEmploy 105 staff (75 EFT)$7.2 million 2012/2013 BudgetIn 2012/13 we will deliver over 3600 episodes to 2200 clients

Services

Residential and Non Residential withdrawal for adults and youth Assessment, Counseling & Support in the community and at Port Phillip PrisonForensic ProgramsDrug Diversion ProgramsAlcohol ProgramsYouth ServicesEducation & Training programs (National)AOD Rehabilitation Programs (Catalyst)Family & Children's Services

< 2007Points of contact:•Face to face•Phone

2008New website

2008New website

2008 - 2009Bluebelly Project

2008 - 2009Bluebelly Project

2009 - 2010cIIF Project

Q&A forum

2008 - 2009Bluebelly Project

2008 - 2009Bluebelly Project

Hypermimesis – headstogether.ning.com

2011 - NowBEIP Project

MovingForward……

• Remote monitoring for non-resi withdrawal

• Remote youth project

• IT strategy

• Online treatment enhancement

Contact:

lalvis @regen.org.au

www.regen.org.au

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