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Farsi Agency Questionnaire

• The information obtained through this research is to assess the needs of the Farsi speaking community members affected by substance misuse.

• Fill it out this questionnaire as best as you can.

• Send FARS the filled out form via:

Fax: (+44) 0207 351 3356

Or

Post to: FARS Services, PO Box 50892

London SW3 6XP

Date:

Venue:

1-Name:

2- Job title:

3- Name of organisation:

4- Addresses / Location:

5. Telephone:

6. E-mail:

7. Website:

8. Sex:

9-Ethnicity?

10- Which boroughs / areas does your agency cover?

11- How long have you been established / why?

12- Who funds you?

13- Is there any particular demographic your services are targeted towards?

14- What type of services do you offer the Farsi community?

Education / Training

Housing

Employment

Welfare benefits

Refugees

Elderly / Disable

Community development

Healthcare projects

Network/Forums

Counselling

Drugs & Alcohol

Mental health

Please expand and other:

15- What kind of resources do you provide to your clients?

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16- Do you offer any support / services for Farsi members with substance misuse problems?

17- If yes, what services and or support do you provide?

18- Has you organization ever been approached by a Farsi speaking community member effected as the result of substance misuse?

19- If yes please state how you dealt with it?

20- Which substances do you believe are the main problem for the Farsi community members?

Alcohol

Heroin

Opium

Cocaine / crack

Tranquilizers

Khat

Cannabis

Amphetamines / Ecstasy

Other, state:

21- In your opinion what prevents a Farsi speaking user from admitting to his/her problem?

Fear of stigma by the family / community

Lack of support from family /community

Denial about their drug problem

Fear of loosing political / economical status

Fear of being punished

Brining shame to self and family

it is a sin

Other, Comment:

22- In your opinion what prevents a Farsi speaking user from accessing help?

Denial about their drug problem

Don't trust the authorities

Lack of awareness about addiction

Don't know where and how to get help

Lack of Farsi translated information about drugs and drug services

No culturally competent drug service providers

Language barriers in access current drug service providers

Other, state:

23- In your opinion, what needs to take place for a Farsi substance misuser to access help?

Farsi information / leaflets about drugs, their effects, cost and the law

Farsi translated information about your legal rights in UK , i.e. confidentiality

Farsi culturally competent service providers / counsellors

Farsi forums / seminars to engage, educate and inform your community about drugs

Farsi helpline and website on drugs and how and where to get help in your area

Confidential outreach work at your local GP's or community centres

Farsi information about drug services, their functions and services

Farsi information on how to access drug services

Other, state:

24- In your opinion how can existing UK drug service providers enhance their services to cater for the Farsi community members affected by substance misuse?

25- Any further comments / your views or experiences in reference to substance misuse within the Farsi communities in UK?

Thank you very much for your co-operation.

Please let us know if you are interested to learn more about FARS's services and activities.

FARS Services also provides drug awareness seminars and presentations at your premises. For any further information please contact us.