Drugs and Alcohol NI

The Public Health Agency continues to commission a range of drug and alcohol intervention and prevention services across Northern Ireland. These services offer;

  • Drug and alcohol awareness and service information sessions for organisations/networks
  • Targeted life skills programmes for children and young people aged 11-25 years at risk of or experiencing substance use issues
  • Youth Engagement Services for children and young people aged 11-25 years. Young people attending the YES can receive information, advice and support on a range of issues including:
  • Mental health and Emotional wellbeing Issues: Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Family Problems, Educational (School) Problems;
  • Wider Personal and Health Issues: Drugs and Alcohol (including tobacco), Relationships, Sexual Health, Healthy Eating;
  • Social Welfare Issues: Benefits, Housing, Debts, Employment; and,
  • Practical Issues: Further Education, Careers, Money Management, Independent Living Skills.

The service also acts as a supportive signposting and referral agency for children

and young people with additional support needs.

For more information visit Drugs and Alcohol | NI (drugsandalcoholni.info) or contact your local trust area connections team at Contact Us | Drugs and Alcohol (drugsandalcoholni.info).

Family Support Hub Newsletter – December 2022

The December edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available to download at  https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/39585/fsh-newsletter-dec2022.pdf

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In this edition we are focusing on support for families over the festive period and beyond. As usual we’ve got lots of useful information and remember the CYPSP Cost of Living live document is still being updated on a regular basis to provide up to date regional and local information regarding the cost of living supports. We have included festivities activities and ideas to add some festive cheer.

It is also packed full of information for parents/carers, early years, children & young people with a disability,  mental health and wellbeing advice,  Helplines and much more – make sure you download your copy now!

Previous editions of the newsletter are available at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs  under Family Support Newsletter section.

 

Family Support Hub Newsletter – October 2022

The October edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available to download at:    https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/39294/fsh-newsletter-oct2022.pdf

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In this edition we have put a special focus on the cost of living crisis as we go into the colder, darker evenings when more heat is required and with the massive hikes in energy bills as well as the cost of food and other essentials we are seeing people focusing on how to get the best value for money.

It is also packed full of information for parents/carers, early years, children & young people with a disability, mental health and wellbeing advice, Helplines and much more – make sure you download your copy now!

Previous editions of the newsletter are available at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs  under Family Support Newsletter section.

 

Down and Ards & North Down CYPSP Locality Planning Groups Fortnightly News

Issue 55 October 2022

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Welcome to the 55th edition of the fortnightly newsletter for Locality Planning Groups in Ards, North Down & Down. As increased cost of living hits, we would like to share information on
services promoting emotional, social and financial support for struggling
families. Please share with your contacts.
If you wish to advertise any upcoming programmes or activities
please see the guidance on the back page.