Models of Service Delivery

Topic Public Health Model focus, on (Substance Abuse)
1) The first part of your paper should include background information about your
topic. What is the topic? Who is affected by the problem you selected? What are
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underlying causes of the problem? You should show a clear understanding of the
topic you selected based on your research (not opinion).
2) The next part of your paper should explain how each of the 3 models of service
delivery discussed in the textbook (the Medical Model; Public Health Model; and
Human Services Model) would address the topic you selected. For each model:
a. Explain how the model addresses the problem you selected, including
the strengths and limitations of the model in addressing the problem.
For example, how does the medical model view those struggling with
substance abuse? What support can the medical model provide? What
are the strengths of the medical model in working with substance abuse?
What are the limitations of the medical model in working with clients who
struggle with substance abuse? Do this for each model, be specific and
use information from the textbook and your own research. Be sure to
clearly cite sources used and support your assertions with evidence (i.e.
explain your reasoning).
3) Lastly, write about two barriers to receiving help (as discussed in the textbook)
that clients struggling with the problem you selected might face and suggest a
strategy to overcome each of the barriers. Be specific and support your
assertions with evidence.