by ASCERT ADMIN | Oct 25, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Pictured are ASCERT Chief Executive Gary McMichael and HR & Corporate Services Manager Ciara Hughes. ASCERT have been awarded a “We Invest in People, Gold Accreditation” from Investors in People. Investors in People is the international standard for...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Sep 14, 2021 | EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Our Parent/Carer Support Programme is open again for registration. It will commence on 28th October at 7-8:30pm. It will take place every Tuesday for 6 weeks via Zoom. The programme is aimed at parents /carers of young people aged 11 – 15yrs and is FREE to join....
by ASCERT ADMIN | Sep 13, 2021 | EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Online Seminar 28th September 2021 Addiction and Gambling is the third event in ASCERT’s 2021 seminar series. This free online event considered the impacts of gambling addiction, increasing prevalence in gambling problems in the UK and Ireland and the...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Sep 7, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
The NI Minister for Health has launched a new 10 year strategy to respond to substance use in Northern Ireland. Preventing Harm,Empowering Recovery: A Strategic Framework to Tackle the Harm from Substance Use (2021-31) In response to this ASCERT Chief Executive Gary...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jul 7, 2021 | BLOG, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Have you heard about the highly sugared and caffeinated strong alcoholic drinks which NIADA believe are being targeted at our teenagers and young adults today? With an alcohol content of up to 8% per can and caffeine levels more than a double espresso– it’s a...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jul 1, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
ASCERT are delighted to offer two new e-learning programmes aimed specifically at people working in roles where they encounter Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Level One Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Awareness E-Learn Programme Level Two Developing Trauma...