A NEW website providing South Australians with a one-stop online portal to access information about alcohol and other drug treatment and support services is now live.
The Know Your Options website, which was one of the State Government’s “Stop the Hurt” Ice Taskforce actions, has been established to support individuals and their families by providing people with easier access to alcohol and other drug treatment services information.
It was developed in consultation with clinicians, clients, affected families, community members and service providers.
In June 2017 the State Government established a Ministerial Crystal Methamphetamine Taskforce to consider legislative and policy changes focusing on interrupting the supply of drugs, identifying prevention and treatment pathways for those affected and increasing community education.
The Know Your Options website has been developed in partnership with the non-government alcohol and other drug sector to more easily connect individuals, families and health professionals with the information and services they seek to best meet their needs.
Health Minister Peter Malinauskas said the ice taskforce heard from individuals and families about their difficulties in easily accessing information about alcohol and other drug treatment and support services.
“We know that nearly 50pc of people – particularly young people – are likely to obtain health information online and that number will only rise,” he said.
“This is why it’s crucial the alcohol and other drug sector has come together to develop a new website that makes finding alcohol and other drug services easier.”
Visit www.knowyouroptions.sa.gov.au for a directory of services and information, specific to South Australia.
