What's New
Welcome to the What’s New section of the ASCERT website.
Here you will find all of the latest news and updates from our organisation, along with listings of events and activities we are planning, attending or profiling that may be of interest.
You can also check out our Blogs section which contains interesting, informative and engaging personal perspective pieces from a range of contributors who are either directly connected to ASCERT, or whom are like us, keen to impart knowledge and experiences that may support others to address alcohol and/or drug related harm and support positive change.
You may also like to visit the Training section of this website for a full listing of available training courses and programmes.
ASCERT NEWS
ASCERT launches Recovery Choir: A Weekly Safe Space for Healing Through Song
ASCERT, NI’s leading alcohol, drugs and mental health charity, are delighted to announce an inspirational new initiative – the ASCERT Recovery Choir. The choir meets at 6.45pm for an hour long practice starting at 7pm, finishing at 8pm, in the Westcourt Centre, Barrack Street, Belfast BT12 4AH.
WEBINAR – Ketamine Culture, Use & Trends
Ketamine Culture, Use & Trends’ Webinar, Facilitated by The Loop. Organised by Western and South-Eastern Connections.
Belfast Lord Mayor Supports ASCERT’s Steps to Cope Youth Participation Group
Belfast Lord Mayor Supports ASCERT’s Steps to Cope Youth Participation Group
ASCERT launches SMART Recovery Group in Omagh
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 morning between 11am and 12.30pm in Omagh Library, these meetings do not require advanced booking and are free to anyone aged 18 and over.
Lisburn & Castlereagh Mayor’s Visit to ASCERT HQ
We were honoured to welcome the Lord Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh, Councillor Kurtis Dickson, to our head office today.
ASCERT Have Received “We Invest in People GOLD” Accreditation.
ASCERT are delighted to announce that we have received We Invest in People GOLD accreditation.
ASCERT BLOG
World Hepatitis Day 2023
As part of Health & Wellbeing Week 2023, ASCERT encouraged staff to get moving for Tone-Up Thursday. Staff went for a walk both around their offices and their own homes, and shared pictures with each other!
Health and Wellbeing Week 2023
As part of Health & Wellbeing Week 2023, ASCERT encouraged staff to get moving for Tone-Up Thursday. Staff went for a walk both around their offices and their own homes, and shared pictures with each other!
Men. How are you Looking after Your Mental Health?
Men. How are you Looking after Your Mental Health?
ASCERT join 2023 Boardroom Apprentice Programme
We are delighted to announce our involvement in the 2023 Boardroom Apprentice programme.
Alcohol Related Deaths Increasing
By Gary McMichael, ASCERT CEO Northern Ireland has recorded its highest number of deaths due to alcohol in 20 years of official statistics. In 2020, Northern Ireland also had the second highest rate of deaths per 100,000 in the UK, according to the Office of National...
The Reality of Balance
Jennie Boyle shares her thoughts on achieving a work life balance This week 10th- 15th October marks Work Life Balance week. It has me thinking a lot about where I work now and comparing it to environments past. The pandemic (yes we are still talking about it)...
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