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Working with homeless people who use drugsThe ANCD is interested in addressing the issues associated with drug use in the homeless population in Australia. The ANCD recognises that some work exists in this area, and believes that with a greater understanding of the possible ways of responding to people who have alcohol and drug problems and are homeless, service providers may be able to provide more tailored responses to their alcohol and drug use in the context of practical support. To gain a better understanding of, and means of responding to the extent and nature of problems associated with drug use in the homeless population in Australia, the ANCD is currently developing a set of clear guidelines for managing drug and alcohol problems amongst the homeless. The ANCD is also conducting a general overview of the extent and nature of drug problems associated with homelessness. The guidelines are aimed at people who have front-line contact with homeless people, but are particularly aimed at penetrating the service provision sector that provides specialist homeless person services. The document will be applied nationally and will be relevant in any jurisdictional setting.
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