Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAAPU) alcohol and other drug programs

• Reach:

  NT

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  Yes

Overview

The overarching aim of the Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAAPU) is to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) on individuals, families and communities. CAAAPU provides several culturally appropriate AOD programs for Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory. Programs and services include:

• Treatment program
  • a culturally appropriate rehabilitation program offering various educational and therapeutic activities, including group therapy and one-on-one counselling services for male clients
• Outreach program
  • a program assisting men and women with appropriate solutions for AOD problems and providing alternative pathways for victims of AOD abuse. The outreach facility is also an advisory service to the Courts, Correctional Services, and the Department of Justice on behalf of CAAAPU Clients
• Women's residential facility
  • providing a 24-hour in-house career service for Aboriginal women suffering from acute alcohol abuse problems. The facility houses up to 10 clients, and provides a safe place for treatment, education and counseling programs
• Safe healing program (Arrella Mpwareme Apmerre model program)
  • a culturally appropriate safe house located on the CAAAPU site that includes traditional healing facilities and methods for clients with acute alcohol abuse problems.

Contacts

Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit
Lot 290 Ragonesi Road
Alice Springs NT 0870
Ph: (08) 8955 4600
Fax: (08) 8955 5385

Evaluated publications

Miller K, Rowse T (1995)

CAAAPU: an evaluation.

Darwin: Menzies School of Health Research

• Links
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Links

• View information: Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit - Program treatment information
• View website: Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit