Before During After (BDA)

What is the Before, During After (BDA) Tool?

Many people use drugs (alcohol, cannabis, caffeine, heroin etc) for various reasons but may not be ready, willing or able to stop their use so planning ways to reduce harm from drug use is important.  The Before During After Harm Reduction Treatment Planning Tool, or BDA, is a practical, structured approach to discussing harm reduction with consumers. The BDA assists staff and consumers to explore ways of reducing harm and improving quality of life.  The BDA has been endorsed by the St Vincent’s Integrated Care Committee for use across the mental health department.

The BDA Harm Reduction Approach

This video briefly explains harm reduction, the BDA approach and shows a demonstration of using the BDA.

BDA Animation

This animation explores the lived experience of a person in recovery from mental health and substance issues who engaged in the BDA Harm Reduction Tool with their worker.

Harm Reduction Webinar

This webinar explores the implementation of the BDA Harm Reduction tool in various services including a Community Care Unit, a PARC (Prevention and Recovery Centre) and a mental health youth residential service.