Programme

HIGHLIGHTS

• Design and implementation of addiction prevention and recovery from the Institute for Addiction Prevention Linz. 
• Opportunity to comprehend evidence-based practices including prevention, psychosocial care, rehabilitation, skills-oriented activity and housing and deepen knowledge on how services are interlinked rooted on the 60-year community-based national network- pro mente. 
• Learn about practices of vocational integration (ATZ – Arbeitstrainingzentrum) in multiple forms and the interaction between community and employment stakeholders also using as best practice the Wesenufer Hotel model. 
• Specific focus on therapy and social inclusion trough arts and culture (PST - Psychosozioaler Treffpunkt). 
• Opportunity of a guided tour through Vienna promoted by homeless population to gain knowledge on this vulnerable group’s perspective on the world. 

• A Hybrid conclusive workshop opens the floor to report findings and insights gathered from learning, observations and workshops to your sending institution. 

• Closure of the day | Group discussion and critical reflection on learnings facilitated by pro mente staff.

LEARNING FOCUS

Prevention:

• Get to know a first point of contact for mental and social problems and learn on innovative counselling service for families, to support parents and children alike. 
• Learn how to inform the public and raise its awareness on the topic of addiction and learn about participation in Austrian and European prevention networks. Gain knowledge on how to involve parents, primary schools, schools, youth work, communities and companies to work on addiction prevention.
• Explore public health initiatives presented by Social Department Upper Austria.

Crisis Resolution:

• Understand crisis intervention techniques and best practices when shadowing in community mental health-based services. 
• Learn about the 24/7 crisis hotline and mobile crisis team implemented in Upper Austria.

Treatment:

• Knowing and discussing on bridging the medical intervention with the community system and visit to Psychiatric departments in general hospitals including psychiatric outpatient centres in Linz, Wels and Steyr.

Recovery-Oriented Practices:

• Study comprehensive recovery-oriented approaches through workshops and dialogues with experts. 
• Learn about holistic recovery services and support systems from initiatives, including art-therapy.

Important Note on Interaction with Service Users:
The Exchange Programme may offer opportunities for small group observations and engagement with peer counsellors or experts with lived experience. It is important to note that, due to privacy concerns and the need to protect the well-being of service users, direct interactions with them may be limited and are not guaranteed. When interactions do occur, they will be carefully structured to ensure service users' comfort, privacy, and dignity are respected. The goal is to provide meaningful learning experiences while prioritizing the well-being of service users.

Download the final agenda of Group 1 - subsequent groups will have a similar programme

Agenda_AT_2W_GR 1