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Women in the ACT who are experiencing a problematic dependence on drugs and alcohol present with a unique set of consequences, challenges and barriers. Therefore, specialist, gender-specific care is paramount to their journey. We commissioned the Toora Women AOD Service (and Day Program) to provide support for women, non-binary and feminine-identifying individuals to address problematic drug use in the ACT.
Toora provides an 8-week Day Program, where women develop the skills to live a full and meaningful life free from substance misuse, covering topics such as relapse prevention, stress management and relationship skills. Each client is assigned a Case Coordinator to create an individualised treatment plan and make sure that they receive full wrap-around care. Up to 12 sessions of free, specialist AOD counselling are available to women so that they can begin to explore and address the underlying causes or challenges related to trauma, mental health and domestic abuse.
Achievements
- Toora supported 99 women with their service, who received a total of 144 episodes of care.
- 100% of surveyed participants agreed that the Day Program met their needs and indicated they would recommend it to others
- Toora launched the Bullandyimma Yurwangdyimma Program, employing a First Nations Counsellor to support women facing substance dependency, homelessness, domestic violence, mental health challenges and institutional trauma.
Testimonials
“My counsellor was supportive and engaged during our sessions. We worked on my AOD goals, as well as focusing on parenting strategies and restoring my relationship with my daughter. She helped me to see the positive things I was doing, and the progress I was making to create a safe environment for myself and my child.”
“My counsellor supported me to understand my AOD use and how it was impacting my mental health, relationships and wellbeing. We discussed how to implement healthy coping strategies to manage stress, and I also started attending a SMART Recovery group. I have been drug-free for nearly 6 months.”
