ASCERT
23 Bridge Street
Lisburn
BT28 1XZ
Tel: (028) 92604422
Fax: (028) 92603874
Email: info@ascert.biz

Community Drugs Awareness Training

NCFE Level 1 Certificate
in Mental Health Awareness

Course Length – 4 Days

Course content

The course aims to raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health, dispel some of the myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues, and develop awareness of the rights of those with mental health issues.

  •         Raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health difficulties

  •         Dispel myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues

  •         Mental Health and Substance Misuse

  •         Rights of those with mental health issues

  •         Define the terms ‘mental health’ and ‘mental ill-health’

  •        Causes of mental health difficulties

  •        Examples of mental health problems

  •        Rights of people experiencing mental ill-health

  •        Suggest possible responses to mental health difficulties

  •        Referral agencies for further help or guidance

  •        Barriers to accessing services

    • Who is this course for?

    Community and voluntary organisations/groups, anyone working with young people/adults, womens groups, concerned parents, volunteers. Any member of the public who would be interested in learning about substance misuse issues

    This training is FREE

    to people working in the Community & Voluntary Sector and the general public.

    Accreditation?

    NCFE Level 1 is comparable to NVQ1, Intermediate GNVQ and GCSE grades A*-C.

      Date   Venue  
    2 Feb 2010
    9 Feb 2010
    16 Feb 2010
    23 Feb 2010

    		   ASCERT, Lisburn
      10 am- 4 pm
    Register

    If you require further information regarding the Community Drug Awareness Training Programme you can contact Jeanette Fourie-Pollock, Training Officer on jeanette@ascert.biz or call 028 9260 4422.

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    "ASCERT empowers people to make a positive difference where alcohol and drug related issues damage lives"
    Charity Number: XR31196