by ASCERT ADMIN | Sep 7, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
The NI Minister for Health has launched a new 10 year strategy to respond to substance use in Northern Ireland. Preventing Harm,Empowering Recovery: A Strategic Framework to Tackle the Harm from Substance Use (2021-31) In response to this ASCERT Chief Executive Gary...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jul 1, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
ASCERT are delighted to offer two new e-learning programmes aimed specifically at people working in roles where they encounter Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Level One Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Awareness E-Learn Programme Level Two Developing Trauma...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Mar 28, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
The following information has been compiled from advice available from the US Harm Reduction Coalition, Crew2000, Transform Drug Policy Foundation and extern. All drug use has risks. Please bear in mind that now is a particularly risky...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Mar 6, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
As we all move though these challenging times, looking after ourselves is more important than ever. Whether you are a practitioner, parent or carer, we have been focused on helping and caring for others as we deal with the challenges we face from the pandemic....
by ASCERT ADMIN | Feb 24, 2020 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS, Young People
The Steps to Cope Partnership between ASCERT, Barnardo’s NI, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and AFINet UK is pleased to announce the availability of two key resources in Northern Ireland to help support young people affected by parental alcohol, drug...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Feb 24, 2020 | NEWS
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) is partnering with ASCERT to provide a ‘Rapid Response Addiction Service’ to people under probation supervision. The purpose of this partnership, which commenced in November 2019, is to ensure there is a rapid response...
