Kymenlaakso's speech-taking model

The Kymenlaakso substance abuse discussion model is a tool for discussing substance abuse for all employees in the region, and as a practical tool, discussion cards are provided for municipal and organizational actors. The goal of the Kymenlaakso substance abuse discussion model is that substance abuse is discussed more widely regionally among different actors. The goal is that the discussion model encourages discussing substance abuse with a low threshold and provides tools for discussion. The goal is also to provide up-to-date and practical information to support discussion.

Speak Up cards for municipal and organizational actors

The discussion cards have been created to support professionals and volunteers in situations where a person is concerned about or wants to talk about their possible substance use or gambling. The discussion cards are intended to support the discussion of substance use in adults. Each substance (nicotine products, alcohol, narcotics, gambling) has its own discussion card, and there is also a card for working with the relatives of a substance user. The discussion card describes instructions on how to talk about the matter for the first time. The discussion cards provide the user with practical tools to support the discussion and up-to-date instructions on where the client can be directed to in Kymenlaakso, if necessary. The cards work best digitally, as they have direct links to the necessary websites, but the cards can also be printed in paper form. 

You can open and download the cards by clicking on the button. You can use them as support in interview situations.

EHYT ry organizes training and events on various topics, more information can be found on their website:

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