Comorbidity action in the north (CAN) project

• Reach:

  SA

• Focus area:

  Mainstream with Indigenous content

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Comorbidity action in the north (CAN) project aims to improve services and pathways to care for people aged 12 years and over who have both mental health and substance use problems. The project is based in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia, and is supported by a Linkage Project Grant from the Australian Research Council.

CAN aims to identify, engage with and learn from community groups, consumers and service providers concerned about the needs of both young and older people affected by mental health and substance use problems. The project will attempt to identify how these people can be offered easier access to the early intervention, treatment and support for comorbidity issues that they need. This will include Aboriginal and refugee/migrant groups living in the area.

The CAN project team includes:

• the University of Adelaide
• the Adelaide Health Service
• the Adelaide Northern Division of General Practice
• the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia
• the University of South Australia
• the South Australia Network of Drug and Alcohol Services (SANDAS).

Abstract adapted from the University of Adelaide

Contacts

Project leaders:
Professor Charlotte de Crespigny
Email: charlotte.decrespigny@adelaide.edu.au

Professor Cherrie Galletly
Email: cherrie.galletly@adelaide.edu.au

The University of Adelaide
Adelaide SA 5005
Ph: (08) 8313 4455

Links

• View information: Comorbidity Action in the North (CAN)
• View media release: Comorbidity Action in the North (Can) Launch
• View website: The University of Adelaide