Testimonials from external participants of the two day Models of Care (Tier 1): Introduction to Substance Misuse course

“[I] have learnt a lot.  The course was extremely beneficial and has given me confidence and awareness I didn’t previously possess.” 

Young People’s worker

 

“[The course] refreshed my knowledge of substance misuse, [and has given me] greater understanding of drug, [their] effects and risks, other agencies and [the] referral process.”

Housing worker

 

“[The course] has helped me to be more confident and clearer about what other services are out there to support clients.”

Housing worker

 

“[The course] has enabled me to empathise better with clients affected by substance misuse issues and explain options to them if appropriate.”

Criminal Justice worker

 

“Despite working in substance misuse for [many] years, I have learnt, on this course, a great deal of new information.”

Health worker

 

“[I] feel more confident when clients express concerns and feel I will be able to use the knowledge and information to help client [to be] more aware or where to go for help.”

Mental Health worker