by Emma Otten | Dec 16, 2024 | NEWS
ASCERT are delighted to announce 4 new drug and alcohol awareness training courses for 2025 which are FREE to those working in the community, voluntary and statutory sectors. These courses are: Complexities of Cannabis – Participants will have a greater...
by Emma Otten | Nov 13, 2024 | NEWS
ASCERT, NI’s leading alcohol, drugs and mental health charity, are delighted to announce an inspirational new initiative – the ASCERT Recovery Choir. The choir is open to all adults working within the recovery sector, actively undergoing recovery, or...
by Emma Otten | Oct 30, 2024 | NEWS
WEBINAR – Ketamine Culture, Use & Trends, Facilitated by The Loop. Organised by Western and South-Eastern Connections. On Tuesday, 29th October, Western and South-Eastern Connections, in partnership with The Loop, held an engaging webinar titled “Ketamine...
by Emma Otten | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, BLOG
If you’re searching for Alcohol Support Groups Northern Ireland, you’ll find invaluable support through ASCERT’s SMART Recovery meetings. These accessible and welcoming groups in Northern Ireland provide practical tools and a strong community for individuals managing...
by Emma Otten | Oct 23, 2024 | NEWS
ASCERT, Northern Ireland’s leading charity dedicated to reducing drug and alcohol-related harm, was honoured to welcome Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Micky Murray to its Belfast office, where he met with members of the Steps to Cope Youth Participation Group. This...
by Emma Otten | Oct 4, 2024 | BLOG, Blog
In Northern Ireland, drug and alcohol use significantly impacts individuals and families. ASCERT, leading charity in alcohol and drug services across Northern Ireland, offers a range of intervention services through their “Steps to Change” programme. This...
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 | Jul 30, 2024 | All Areas, NEWS
We were honoured to welcome the Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh, Councillor Kurtis Dickson, to our head office today. The visit marked an important step in promoting mental wellbeing, one of the Mayor’s key themes for the year. During his visit, the Mayor met with...
by Rachael Parks | Jul 28, 2024 | All Areas
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 Emma Otten | Jul 5, 2024 | EVENTS
Anabolic steroid use is growing in Northern Ireland. How much do you really know about the risks and potential harms? This webinar will explore health implications and harm reduction approaches to Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs. Speakers: Dave Crosland –...
