The Department of Health’s Midland Intervention and Withdrawal Centre has been officially opened.
Minister for Mental Health, Stephen Dawson said the six-bed service would support up to 117 people per year.
“It is unique in Western Australia as it will provide people withdrawing from alcohol or drugs such as methamphetamine, the option of a lengthier stay, family support services and fast-tracked accessibility,” Mr Dawson said.
“The service will deliver a program of up to 21 days during which an individual’s medical, psychological and social needs can be assessed,” he said.
“Staff will work with consumers to develop individualised treatments and plans.”
He said the service would work assertively to support a client’s transition to ongoing treatment according to their individual needs.
“Brief intervention, education or referral will be available for the families and significant others of clients accessing the service,” the Minister said.
“The facility is a response to recommendations made by the Methamphetamine Action Plan Taskforce report that proposed alternative approaches to help reduce the demand, harm and supply of drugs throughout the community.”
Mr Dawson said the Mental Health Commission had contracted specialist community-based alcohol and drug treatment provider, Cyrenian House to operate the service, working in partnership with mental health specialist organisation, Richmond Wellbeing.
