by Emma Otten | Feb 12, 2024 | All Areas, EVENTS
You are warmly invited to attend the first in a series of online discussions ASCERT are hosting this year. On Friday 1st March starting at 10am we will be hosting a webinar focusing on the increasing unease around the availability and risk of harm from synthetic...
by Fiona McCann | Nov 20, 2023 | All Areas, NEWS
The Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership have produced a Cost of Living resource which details supports available in each of the Health and Social Care Trust areas across Northern Ireland. The document details practical resources and support for...
by Emma Otten | Nov 17, 2023 | All Areas, BLOG, Blog
The holiday season is known for joy, celebration, and, for many, a bit of indulgence. However, as the festive season approaches, it’s essential to approach the merriment with mindfulness, especially when it comes to our alcohol consumption. “Rethink Your...
by Fiona McCann | Nov 1, 2023 | NEWS
Local council buildings across Northern Ireland will light up blue in November to celebrate the 25th anniversary of local alcohol and drugs charity ASCERT. Founded in November 1998 by Gary McMichael – who remains the charity’s Chief Executive Officer...
by Emma Otten | Oct 27, 2023 | BLOG, Blog
ASCERT have been an amazing organisation to work for to date. My journey with the charity started in 2020 and I was initially employed as an Administrator, carrying out front of house reception work. Throughout my role at reception, I was able to get to know...
by Fiona McCann | Oct 16, 2023 | NEWS
We were delighted to be shortlisted for the Best Flexible Working Strategy in the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development Northern Ireland awards ceremony that took place on 12th October in the iconic Titanic Belfast. Our application was presented to CIPD NI by...
by Fiona McCann | Oct 8, 2023 | All Areas, NEWS
ASCERT CEO Gary McMichael spoke to BBC News Northern Ireland following the coroner’s findings that super strength street drugs Nitazenes have now been implicated in the deaths of six people under the age of 30 in Northern Ireland. The Public Health Agency warned...
by Emma Otten | Oct 5, 2023 | BLOG, Blog
“Before ASCERT I was scared for my family’s future. My son battled addiction, I lost my career due to my long termillness meaning our finances were strained and I worried our family wouldn’t have a Christmas. ASCERT offered ushope. They helped us to work through our...
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...
