Health Speak?

Why less people are accessing professional support for addictions during COVID-19


Listen Later

For some social and community services the demand for support has gone up during during COVID-19, however two local services say they've seen a drop in referrals or enquires from people with addictions. So what's going on? And how can we help? Stephen Hill from City Mission and Hilary Ivery from Relationships Australia talk about what they've seen, what their clients tell them and have some really practical things we can all do (or just think about) right now.
SHOW NOTES:
are waiving its usual client fees for the next three months.Relationships Australia TasmaniaYou can call on 1300 364 277 or send an email to [email protected]https://www.tas.relationships.org.au
You can check out all the support services at at www.citymission.org.auor call on 6335 3000 or contact Missiondale directly on 6391 8013 or email [email protected] Mission
is a one-stop shop for ALL your housing and support needs. One assessment for everything from emergency accommodation to a long-term home. You can call on 1800 800 588Housing Connect

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Health Speak?By Penny Terry