Mental Illness and Substance Abuse (MISA) Pilot Project Evaluation
In 2005 the Centre for Drugs and Alcohol funded a joint initiative between MHCC and the Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA) aimed at building the capacity of non-government mental health and non-government drug and alcohol service providers to respond to clients with mental illness and substance abuse (MISA) issues. The evaluation of the Pilot Project is almost complete, comprising data collection and formal feedback from partner agencies. The evaluation includes a benefit analysis, identifying what agencies did differently as a result of the project, and issues and principles related to forming partnerships. It also looks at ‘Where to From Here’. The evaluation will take a narrative approach and incorporate a thematic analysis. The learning from the MISA Pilot Project will inform projects developed for the new funding for workforce development research.
