Study Guide

Objective

· you are familiar with the values that guide child protection and mental health and substance abuse social work
· you are familiar with factors that support children’s, young people’s and adults’ mental health, and you are able to identify risks related to them
· you are familiar with the Child Welfare Act
· you are able to address and discuss questions related to mental health, substance abuse and child protection needs
· you know how to work with child protection, mental health and substance abuse clients, to guide those who need support to services and to identify the need for urgent help

Content

· ethical and non-stigmatising working methods that support clients’ well-being in child protection and mental health and substance abuse social work
· the most common mental health and substance abuse problems, addiction behaviour and the factors that cause the need for child protection
· addressing and discussing concerns and evaluating the situation
· the child protection process, the services for children, young people and families, and the child’s best interests as a primary consideration
· the mental health and substance abuse service system

Evaluation scale

H-5