Implementation of the Alcohol ABC Approach with a Social Work Team based in the Manurewa Community

The Alcohol ABC Approach (i.e. Ask about alcohol use, give Brief advice, and offer Counselling or other help for alcohol if needed) is a model which enables front-line health and social workers to have conversations with patients/clients about alcohol. This report outlines the findings of an evaluation of a project which aimed to adapt, implement, and refine the Alcohol ABC Approach with social workers at Family Success Matters, a Social Service Agency in South Auckland. The project was a collaborative partnership between Counties Manukau Health and Family Success Matters and was funded by Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency.