Provincial Alcohol Action Plan Reducing Harms and Costs in Newfoundland and Labrador Our Path of Resilience Provincial Alcohol Action Plan In June 2017, the Provincial Government released Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador to guide the transition of the provincial mental health and addictions system to one that is person-centered, trauma-in. [...] The Provincial Alcohol Action Plan: Reducing Harms and Costs in Newfoundland and Labrador sets a path to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harms through a strong collective, public health- based approach and commitment by all partners; one that includes supports and services tailored for individuals identified as higher risk to encounter alcohol-related harm. [...] This plan also acknowledges and values Indigenous-led approaches to reduce alcohol-related harm, and supports Indigenous-led strategies and programs for Innu, Inuit and Mi’Kmaq peoples and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. [...] The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes the impact social determinants of health, such as income, education status, and physical and social environments, have on a person’s health and well-being. [...] Treatment: Ensuring a greater role for primary health care providers and community-based partners in screening and assessment can assist in early intervention, treatment, aftercare and recovery Screening, Brief 5 Educate primary health care providers, police agencies, and Intervention community organizations to consistently screen, intervene early and and Referral offer supports, including harm re.
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