Forskningsomrade Valbefinnande i samhallet

Starkare tillsammans

Project Description

About the project

The focus is on developing substance abuse prevention work within the organization as well as regionally, improving work methods, training staff, and strengthening management for professionals.
The development work will focus on people of working age, but the work also benefits all age groups. The goal is to create new working methods for preventive work in Ostrobothnia by strengthening the cooperation between the various actors from a client and service perspective and building a strong foundation for welfare management.

Project goal

The target groups of the project are the region’s professionals who work with people of working age and those at risk of developing an addiction. The goal is to develop and strengthen welfare management and coordination between municipalities, the welfare area, and regional actors. Preventive substance abuse work will be developed, and methods for early support will be introduced.

UN's Sustainable Development Goals

3 Good Health
8 Decent Work
Nanette Westergard

Nanette Westergård

Project Researcher

Period: 1.1.2024 - 31.10.2026
Focus area: Well-being in Society
Research theme: Sustainable Working Life
Campus: Vasa
Total budget: 350 000 €
Novia share of total budget: 66 000 €
Financers: Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare,
Partners: Vaasa University of Applied Sciences
External coordinator: Österbottens välfärdsområde