by Emma Otten | Aug 7, 2024 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
NI’s leading alcohol and drug charity ASCERT announce their partnership with SMART Recovery to deliver free in person weekly meetings in Omagh for adults seeking support with addictive behaviour starting on Wednesday 7th August 2024.Taking place weekly every Wednesday...
by Fiona McCann | Feb 23, 2024 | Blog, BLOG, NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
ASCERT’s Training Manager Colin Robinson and Training Officer Elena Brewer virtually attended Queens University’s research launch earlier this week. The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland had commissioned Queens to undertake research to provide...
by Emma Otten | Feb 13, 2024 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
This video was made by young people who have received support from ASCERT. They came together to share their experiences of living with hidden harm and to offer reassurance and help to others in similar situations. There were two groups—one in Belfast and one in...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jul 26, 2023 | BLOG, Blog, NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
As part of World Hepatitis Day 2023 on 28th July we are raising awareness of Hepatitis. Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It’s usually the result of a viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol. There are several...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jun 28, 2023 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
View Report We have published our latest Impact Report for the 2021-22 year, demonstrating the work we have been doing over the period and the impact we have had in the community and for our service users. ASCERT Chief Executive Gary McMichael says, “ASCERT has...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jun 28, 2023 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
ASCERT and Boys & Girls Club have developed a Drugs and Alcohol curriculum for delivery in youth settings. This was a regional development project funded by the Education Authority to develop a drug and alcohol curriculum for the youth work sector and a set of...
