Turning Point COPE program

Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorder Using Prolonged Exposure (COPE) is a statewide program offering treatment of co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders to women aged 25 years or over. Treatment is delivered by a team of specially trained psychologists.

COPE delivers counselling, case management, care planning and coordination and psychosocial services.

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Trauma focussed AOD support: The program adopts an evidence-based model of care that concurrently addresses complex and severe psychological distress of women with PTSD and substance use comorbidities.

Upskilled health professionals: Improved GP capacity and other aligning community health and welfare services to respond to complex co-occurring trauma and substance use issues.

Strengthened service relationships: Relationship building with aligning services enabled the service to meet intersectional and complex client needs.

Psychosocial funding grant: The program received two rounds of psychosocial grants for 2023-24 and 2024-25. This is designed to enhance the capacity of the AOD program, specifically to support individuals with psychosocial issues and AOD comorbidities.

Page updated 22 October 2024.