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2025 Agenda

Community Care Live

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Practical approaches for supporting adults with mental health and substance misuse issues

08 Oct 2025
Essex Theatre
Adults

This session will outline the challenges faced by individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, focusing on the barriers to providing effective support.

It will introduce core concepts and processes, such as trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, that underpin successful intervention.

Attendees will also receive practical strategies to improve engagement and support for individuals facing these complex issues, ensuring a more inclusive and empathetic approach.

Attend this session to:

  • Gain insight into the key challenges and barriers faced by individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues
  • Understand the core concepts and processes that inform effective, inclusive support for co-occurring conditions
  • Learn practical strategies for implementing inclusive, trauma-informed approaches to better support individuals with complex needs
Speakers
Alexia Fenwick, professional development lead - Think Ahead

Event Partner

Essex County Council Logo

Testimonials

  • The event was exceptionally well-organised, with a clear structure that made it easy to follow. The sessions were insightful, offering valuable perspectives and practical knowledge that I can apply in my professional role.
  • The day was powerful, with a positive impact on my learning and practice.
  • It was just what I needed, a chance to network, reflect and learn with colleagues from across the profession
  • Great variety of learning available both in presentations, theatre and guided conversations all relevant to my own working experience.
  • My experience was incredibly positive and far exceeded my expectations. I found myself enjoying the event much more than I anticipated.”
  • A great chance to share the joy of social work with new and familiar colleagues
  • It opened my mind to the different career paths and also the diverse ways in using the strengths approach in Social Work
  • Very glad I have finally had the opportunity to attend such an insightful day.

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