Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Camberwell Assessment of need
What is the Camberwell Assessment of Need?
The Camberwell Assessment of Need (CAN) is a comprehensive needs assessment tool designed to measure the needs of people who are seeking help from mental health services. It assesses a range of needs in 22 domains, including physical health, psychological, social and occupational functioning, family functioning, and alcohol and drug use.
Who can use the Camberwell Assessment of Need?
The CAN is designed for use by mental health professionals in their work with adults aged 18 and over. However, it can also be used by other professionals, such as social workers and community nurses, as a way of identifying and measuring needs.
Name some domains of the Camberwell Assessment of Need?
Some domain assessed by the CAN are: physical health, psychological, social and occupational functioning, family functioning, alcohol and drug use, risk and safety, social networks, spiritual needs, and cultural and linguistic needs.