Low-threshold Support Services For Addictions : A Brochure of Addiction-Based Services in Helsinki
Sinisalo, Amber-Leigh (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020112123598
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020112123598
Tiivistelmä
The aim of this product-based thesis was to produce a brochure in the English language for addiction-based services available in Helsinki. The purpose of the brochure is to promote social inclusion for people who comprehend English and need addiction-based support. Four types of addictions are covered in this thesis: alcohol, narcotics, gambling, and video gaming. Part of the objective was to receive low-threshold services working within this field.
The new product was created for KRAN rf, which is a non-governmental organisation working in addiction-based care. KRAN rf provide services for people in any stage of the recovery process using Swedish, Finnish, English, and Russian languages.
Data was collected by sending surveys to professionals working in the field of addiction support. The survey was constructed in way to find out the key information that would be published in the brochure. Examples would include, on how to join the service, general contact details, languages used and low-threshold services. Explanations about the services and sectors were also added to help the reader. Once the data was collected it was organised and added to the brochure. The brochure was created on Adobe Photoshop using Envato Elements database to assist in the creation stage.
The final product was a bi-fold brochure, although a z-fold brochure was the initial plan. Three of the four addiction-based services were covered in the final product. All services mentioned in the brochure had services suitable for an English speaker.
The evaluation was conducted on the feedback of the product given by KRAN rf. The planning and implementation stages were also evaluated for the thesis, as to provide a clear report of how the product’s development could be improved or changed.
The new product was created for KRAN rf, which is a non-governmental organisation working in addiction-based care. KRAN rf provide services for people in any stage of the recovery process using Swedish, Finnish, English, and Russian languages.
Data was collected by sending surveys to professionals working in the field of addiction support. The survey was constructed in way to find out the key information that would be published in the brochure. Examples would include, on how to join the service, general contact details, languages used and low-threshold services. Explanations about the services and sectors were also added to help the reader. Once the data was collected it was organised and added to the brochure. The brochure was created on Adobe Photoshop using Envato Elements database to assist in the creation stage.
The final product was a bi-fold brochure, although a z-fold brochure was the initial plan. Three of the four addiction-based services were covered in the final product. All services mentioned in the brochure had services suitable for an English speaker.
The evaluation was conducted on the feedback of the product given by KRAN rf. The planning and implementation stages were also evaluated for the thesis, as to provide a clear report of how the product’s development could be improved or changed.