The table below gives a brief outline of the services ASCERT offers.
You can find out more or contact a service directly by calling us on 0800 2545 123, emailing info@ascert.biz or using the contact page.
If the service is not listed for the area you live, you can still contact us and we will give you details of other organisations who can help.
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Information and Advice |
You can contact us by telephone or email to get information or advice about alcohol or drug related issues and sources of help. You will also find lots of information on our website |
All Northern Ireland |
Support for Communities | CONNECTIONS is the Community Alcohol and Drugs Information and Networking Service. It works with agencies and community stakeholders to promote work to address drug and alcohol issues and to signpost to services. |
South Eastern HSCT Western HSCT |
Prevention Programmes for Young People | Our Targeted Prevention Services provide age-appropriate and evidence-based programmes for groups of young people. These are aimed at giving them the skills to deal with the challenges of substance misuse in later life. |
Western HSCT Northern HSCT |
Prevention Programmes for Families | The Strengthening Families Programme is a 14 week internationally evidenced whole-family programme aimed at building the skills in the family to deal with challenges in their lives. |
Belfast HSCT Southern HSCT
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Interventions and Support for Young People |
Our DAISY service provides direct support to young people who are experiencing difficulties because of alcohol or drug use. We will work with the young person and/or family members to help deal with these issues.
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Belfast HSCT South Eastern HSCT Western HSCT Northern HSCT |
Support for young people living with a parent or carers alcohol use | Steps to Cope is a website and support service for teenagers who are concerned because of their parent or carer’s drinking. You can get information, online support and face to face help if you need it. |
All Northern Ireland |
Support for Adults and Families experiencing alcohol problems |
Our alcohol services that can support you if you think your drinking is causing problems or you want to cut down or stop. We can also support you if you are concerned about a family member’s drinking, even if they dont want help |
Belfast HSCT South Eastern HSCT Western HSCT
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Support for Adults and Families experiencing drug use problems |
We provide supports for adults who are concerned about their drug use. We can also support you if you are a family member concerned about another person’s drug use, even if they don’t want help |
Western HSCT |
Family Therapy Services | The Engage Family Therapy service provides support to families being supported through EXTERN and NIACRO services. |
Belfast HSCT South Eastern HSCT |
Support for Professionals |
We provide training programmes to develop the knowledge and skills of workers or volunteers to deal with substance misuse issues. You can find and register for courses in the training section of the website. You will also find information and resources in our professionals area of the site. |
All Northern Ireland |