In Chapter 4 of your text, Henslin discusses substance use as a personal and social problem that impacts populations that human services professionals assist. Henslin refers to many substances that impact society.

For this assignment, you will be looking at populations you might work within your career as a human services professional. Some populations that are impacted by substance use include the mentally ill, homeless, pregnant women, veterans, families, and teens. Research your local community services and select one population that is affected by substance use in your area.

Using the Unit 3 Assignment Template, you will write a 2- to 3-page essay addressing each of the following:

• Provide a brief overview of the population that you have selected, and identify three specific social problems that impact the population.
• Locate two agencies/organizations in your own community that might work with this population. What services does the agency provide? What are the pros and cons of each agency?
• Describe two potential community interventions that the agency uses. How might you use the agency resource when working with the substance use population you have selected?
• Explain three NOHS Standards that a human services professional might apply when working with populations with substance use issues.
• Explain the role human services professionals play in solving social problems related to substance-abusing populations in your community.

Assignment Guidelines

Your assignment should be 2–3 pages, not including the title and reference pages, and should include the following elements:

• Title page: Provide your name, title of the assignment, course and section number, and date.
• Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs, reflecting appropriate personal and professional insights.
• Reference page: Sources in APA format
  • Be sure to use specific information from the text and outside research to support your answers.
• Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left-aligned.
• Use standard 1″ margins on all sides.
• Use APA formatting and citation style.
• If you need assistance with APA style, please visit the Academic Success Center.

This assignment assesses the following Course Outcomes:

HN200-4: Explore community resources to address social problems.

GEL-8.03: Apply critical thinking to formulate a logical solution to a problem.