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About CAHMA

CAHMA Services

Peer Education

Representation
The Connection Treatment Support Service

 

Services which CAHMA offers.

 

As a peer based group CAHMA has a first-hand knowledge and understanding of the issues encountered by people who use illicit drugs. CAHMA workers utilise this first-hand experience and understanding to provide numerous services, including peer support, education, representation and advocacy. We promote improved health for drug users and, through the provision of education and information, seek to reduce harms associated with illicit and injecting drug use.

 

CAHMA runs peer education workshops, for illicit and injecting drug users, which provide accurate and relevant information with the aim of reducing risky behaviours and drug related harms. Through education, we aim to empower drug users to take control over their health and enable people to make informed, positive lifestyle choices.

 

We provide Education and Information on:

• Drugs and their effects

• Safer injecting

• Vein Care

• Hep C, HIV/AIDS and other Blood Borne Viruses (BBV’s)

• Sexual Health and Sexually transmissible infections (STI’s)

• Over Dose Prevention

• Detox and rehabilitation

• Pharmacotherapy treatments (Methadone and Buprenorphine)

 

 

Referral and Advocacy

We can provide you with information on Alcohol and Other Drug Services, as well as other government and community agencies. CAHMA can assist you in accessing the most relevant service for your needs, can provide referral and can advocate for you (speak on our behalf) where necessary.