by Fiona McCann | Jul 28, 2023 | Adults, All Areas, NEWS
NI’s leading alcohol and drug charity ASCERT, announced their partnership with SMART Recovery UK to deliver free in person weekly meetings for adults seeking support with addictive behaviour. The SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) Recovery Programme...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jul 26, 2023 | Blog, BLOG, NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
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 Rachael Parks | Jul 4, 2023 | Blog, BLOG, NEWS
Health & 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! Thanks to Joe from our...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jun 28, 2023 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
View Report We have published our latest Impact Report for the 2021-22 year, demonstrating the work we have been doing over the period and the impact we have had in the community and for our service users. ASCERT Chief Executive Gary McMichael says, “ASCERT has...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jun 28, 2023 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
ASCERT and Boys & Girls Club have developed a Drugs and Alcohol curriculum for delivery in youth settings. This was a regional development project funded by the Education Authority to develop a drug and alcohol curriculum for the youth work sector and a set of...
by Emma Otten | Jun 15, 2023 | BLOG, Blog
As we reach men’s mental health week are you looking after yourself and are you taking time to reach out to other men who might need your help? Men often concentrate on the physical aspects of wellbeing but neglect their mental heath. What are you doing to...
by Fiona McCann | Jun 5, 2023 | BLOG, NEWS
We are delighted to announce our involvement in the 2023 Boardroom Apprentice programme. The programme is now in its sixth year and has helped 277 individuals from across Northern Ireland make their aspiration of sitting on a board a reality whilst helping to...
by Fiona McCann | May 17, 2023 | EVENTS, NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS, WESTERN AREA
ASCERT are proud to announce their involvement in Omagh Pride 2023 on Saturday 17th June. Omagh Pride’s first Pride Parade took place in 2021. Their purpose is to work in partnership with local community & voluntary organisations to promote inclusion and to...
by Fiona McCann | Mar 2, 2023 | NEWS
On 20th February 2023, ASCERT Training Officer Elena Brewer hosted a webinar with the Public Health Agency for professionals who wanted to know more about how to make their organisations more trauma-informed. The webinar was opened by Aidan Dawson, Chief Executive,...
by Fiona McCann | Feb 24, 2023 | NEWS
Northern Ireland singer and social media influencer Janet Devlin has given her support to ASCERT’s RETHINK YOUR DRINK campaign having overcome her own battles with alcohol addiction and mental health. Janet came home to Northern Ireland recently to show support...
