CAHMA releases Australian first Peer Treatment Support Service Model of Care

A unique and person centered model of care, crafted by peers for peers – the CAHMA PTSS Model of Care sets the benchmark for compassionate care for People Who Use Drugs.

Today CAHMA launches our nation leading model of care which has been 7 years in the development. It codifies the work of our unique and person centered individual care team, blending complex “case management” with peer support to give a unique, one on one, human rights and person centred model of care. We also share our challenges and learnings from operating a peer based organisation focused on harm reduction and drug and alcohol treatment support.

A blueprint for organisations operating in the alcohol, tobacco and other drugs sector – we pass on our knowledge with the hope that it can help drive change for people who use drugs and people who use drug treatment services in accessing support and treatment pathways.

Special thanks to ATODA & Elisabeth Yar, Canon Hanly, AIVL, Brindabella Print, Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith and the ATOD Policy Unit at Health and Community Services Directorate for their support. special thanks also goes to the Capital Health Network for part funding the PTSS service.

Download a copy below or contact mitchl@cahma.org.au for a hard copy (limited copies available).

Written by Mitch Lamb