A brief intervention for alcohol use is a short, helpful conversation that focuses on assessing, and if necessary, assists a person to consider and alter their alcohol consumption. Brief interventions have shown to be effective in initiating change in alcohol consumption for people with mild to moderate alcohol-related problems and in helping people with more significant difficulties to access specialised alcohol treatment services. The SAOR Model has been adopted by the HSE as the model-of-choice for delivering brief interventions for alcohol use.

Course Duration: 2 x 3hr sessions plus 90 minute elearning module in advance of workshops

November 4th & 6th (10am to 1pm) online via zoom

A brief intervention for alcohol use is a short, helpful conversation that focuses on assessing, and if necessary, assists a person to consider and alter their alcohol consumption. Brief interventions have shown to be effective in initiating change in alcohol consumption for people with mild to moderate alcohol-related problems and in helping people with more significant difficulties to access specialised alcohol treatment services. The SAOR Model has been adopted by the HSE as the model-of-choice for delivering brief interventions for alcohol use.

The key course content which emerges from the course learning outcomes is outlined below:
Evidence for the effectiveness of SBI Alcohol and drug-related presentations to health and social care settings
Contemporary models of SBI for problem alcohol and drug use
Overview of the SAOR model of intervention for problem alcohol and drug use
Establishing a supportive working relationship with the service users
Asking about alcohol and drug use and screening for alcohol and drug-related problems
Delivering a structured brief intervention based upon the SAOR model
Developing appropriate care pathways for service users and arranging appropriate follow up
Accessing useful links and reference materials for further reading and research

Staff who have occasion to ask people about their alcohol/drug use. This could include workers from social care, family support, employment support, vocational training, criminal justice, probation, education, housing support and general health care services. This course is specifically set up for those working with or volunteering with young people in a community, youth work or education setting.

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Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force training booking

The WRDATF have a panel of SAOR trainers who deliver SAOR training across the region