Screening and assessment tools
Overview
In December 2016, the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services engaged Turning Point to refresh the standard adult alcohol and drug screening and assessment tools developed in 2013. The project began with an initial sector wide online survey which informed an initial draft of the tools, which was further refined with sector consultation through a series of regional and metropolitan workshops.
The self-complete initial screen for AOD problems tool has been replaced with a Victorian AOD intake tool and the AOD comprehensive assessment now includes a self-completion form. These tools were rolled out mid-year 2017 with state-wide training in both metropolitan and regional locations.
For more information visit the intake and assessment page of the Vic Health website.
Training and documentation
An interactive online orientation to the tools has been developed to provide guidance in how the modules can be used in clinical settings.
Downloads: tools and guides
Victorian AOD clinician guide - June 2017 (2MB PDF)
Victorian AOD comprehensive assessment form - fillable version (1MB PDF)
Victorian AOD intake tool - fillable version (1MB PDF)
Victorian AOD self-completion form - fillable version (1MB PDF)
Victorian AOD intake tool - Turning Point audit (332KB PDF)
Downloads: optional modules
Optional Module 1: Physical Examination (63KB PDF)
Optional Module 2: ABI Referral Tool for Neuropsychology Assessment (62KB PDF)
Optional Module 3: Mental Health (110KB PDF)
Optional Module 4: Psycheck (85KB PDF)
Optional Module 5: Quality of Life (88KB PDF)
Optional Module 6: Gambling (64KB PDF)
Optional Module 7: Goals (62KB PDF)
Optional Module 8: Assessment of Recovery Capital (69KB PDF)
Optional Module 9: Strengths (62KB PDF)
Optional Module 10: Family Violence (71KB PDF)
Optional Module 11: Impact of AOD use on family member (110KB PDF)
The following forensic module is provided by ASCO. This module is designed to assist assessment providers to obtain a comprehensive history of a client’s contact with the criminal justice system.