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 NI | SMART Recovery Stories | Client Stories
SMART Recovery Stories is hosted by people in recovery from addiction. In this episode Bob and Ella talk about their experience of SMART Recovery. SMART Recovery is facilitated by ASCERT in the Atlas Centre, Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Every Thursday 2pm – 4pm. Free. No need to book.
ASCERT South East Connections Team Out & About in Donaghadee
Neil from ASCERT’s South East Connections team was in good company when he attended a Men’s Health Event in Donaghadee this week as Health Minister, Robin Swann, also took a trip to the seaside town.
Implementing Trauma Informed Approaches in NI
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 recommendations for the advancement of Trauma Informed Approaches across Northern Ireland.
It Was My Normal – A Story About Young People Living with Hidden Harm
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...
Cost of Living Resource
The Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership have produced this Cost of Living document which details supports available in each of the Health and Social Care Trust areas across Northern Ireland.
ASCERT ‘light up’ to mark charity’s 25th Anniversary
Local council buildings across Northern Ireland will light up blue in November to celebrate the 25th anniversary of local alcohol and drugs charity ASCERT.
ASCERT BLOG
Alcohol and Cold Weather
Why you have to be extra careful if you’re out drinking alcohol in freezing temperatures. The cold weather is definitely setting in again, but that doesn’t mean social lives have ground to a halt. However, if your destination is the pub or a club and you’re drinking...
Staying at Home an Opportunity or a Threat?
As humans we are hard wired to interact with each other, especially in a times of stress. Separation from our family and friends can result in a person feeling lack of emotional support and companionship. This lack of contact can lead to increased anxiety and hinder...
Being realistic about the Take 5 steps to wellbeing…
Jennie Boyle, Western Connections Worker at ASCERT. Whilst it is great to promote campaigns and initiatives under an umbrella, I sometimes think this can be off-putting for some people- it is almost like we make it sound more difficult or theoretical than it needs to...
Events
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