Strategic Plan WESTERN REGION DRUG & ALCOHOL TASK FORCE Process & Outcome Sinead Doody Doody Facilitation & Consulting November 2017

Reactions to Strategic Planning Do we have to….??!!!! Let’s just get it over & done with….!

WHY??!!

Principles & Approach Inclusive, Respectful Focus on Task Force Remit Realistic, Honest Partnership Accessible Separate Strategic & Implementation Plans

Strategic Planning Process Strategic Focus (Vision & Mission) Current State Future State Bridging the Gap Setting Goals Implementation Plan Monitor, Measure, Learn

Challenges Not a service deliverer Broad remit – “coordination” Geography (largest TF area) Urban / Rural National Drugs Strategy – awaiting Multiple Employers (Funded Projects) Budget Small (relative to other TF) Fixed (staffing) Minimal programme budget Commitment Policy Political

STRATEGIC FOCUS Vision Mission Values

CONSULTATION Do you think that the Task Force is: Good Great Fabulous!

Consultation process Mechanism: Public / Stakeholder Meetings Themes: Co-ordination/ Partnership Training and Awareness-Raising Family Support Community Capacity Building Research New: Rehab Support Pathways Mechanism: Public / Stakeholder Meetings - Galway City, Roscommon, Mayo - Public Participation Networks Online Survey TF Committee Workshops Family Support Strategy Consultation

PRIORITIES TF Committee – collaborative, effective Service User Participation Committee Training Skills-based Training Evidence-based Digital Information / Awareness Online Rehabilitation Support Pathways Each County Needs assessment Family support New Worker Drop-in Clinics Implementation Plans - KPIs

“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results” – Winston Churchill