Informal Aids: A Case Study

When considering appropriate treatment for an offender its noted the level of treatment provided to an offender must match the level of risk they pose. Regarding this client, he does not pose a threat or risk to himself or the community however there are still a few risk factors. Both informal and formal supports may be useful to assist with addressing these risk factors. Informal supports are those who are part of the client's personal social network such as family or friends. They also can be community related such as a neighbour, colleague, mentor or sponser. Also known as a person who supports the client during outside office hours. The main role of informal resources is to disucss the client's needs, identify the supports role, pinpoint
As mentioned above all three supports are against the client's offending behaviours. The client has mentioned previously that he has not told anyone about his anxiety as he “feels weak”. However because the client is close with his father and brother they could be a big help with the client's anxiety, making him feel comfortable to talk about it. His partner could also assist with addressing the client's drug misuse as she is heavily against drugs. As the client lives with his partner she could be a positive support and help him find alternatives to drug use when he becomes anxious or
The formal service Beyond Blue could be a great start. This agency works to address issues associated with deprssion, anxiety, and related substance misuse. They provide the opportunity to talk through concerns with a trained mental health professional and offer one on one counselling. This could help with the client's anxiety and substance misuse which is seen as a risk factor. There is no criteria or cost and contact can be done through calling, chatting online or via email. A referral can be given by calling their number, 1300 22 4636, or by email which can be obtained via their website, https://www.beyondblue.org.au/. Another formal support which may be helpful for this client is the Mental Health Headspace Agency. This agency helps young people aged 12-25 with mental health and wellbeing services, providing psychologists, psychiatists, and counsellors. There are no application requirements and no cost fees. The agency operates twenty-four-seven with business hours being 9-5 during week days and after hours available anytime via telephone. This agency allows for easy accessability as they have three options for contact including talking in person, online or over the phone. Mental Health Headspace can be found at Suite G8, 126 Grand Boulevard Joondalup, and can be contacted via phone on [phone], email at [e-mail] or website at