Field           Community and Social Services

Development of a new Mental Health and Addiction Support unit standard

Subfield	Domain
Health, Disability, and Aged Support	Mental Health and Addiction Support

Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council has completed the development of one unit standard, listed below.

Date new versions published                                                               October 2023

Planned review date                                                                              December 2028

Summary

This standard was developed at the request of stakeholders to support separate micro-credential development. The standard was drafted by Toitū te Waiora WDC following consultation organised by the requesting stakeholders.

Main changes

· One new unit standard was developed.

· The new standard is listed in the domain Mental Health and Addiction Support.

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

Community and Social Services > Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Mental Health and Addiction Support

ID	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
33286	Provide physical health support to people experiencing mental health challenges or addiction issues	4	10	NEW