C.C.D.I. County Carlow Drugs Initiative

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Mission Statement

The County Carlow Drugs Initiative aims to facilitate, train and empower communities to develop their own resources, thus enabling them to play a proactive role in the development of appropriate preventative responses to substance misuse in their communities.

The County Carlow Drugs Initiative is committed to supporting individuals, groups and families who are affected by substance misuse.

Leighann Ryan and Angela Keogh - Community Drugs Prevention Workers

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is County Carlow Drugs Initiative?

County Carlow Drugs Initiative was set up as part of the National Drug Prevention Task Force’s response to Ireland’s drug and alcohol problem in 1998. Since then it has been involved in many training and support projects throughout the County for parents, communities and young people. After a lapse of 15 months the Project was evaluated and re-established by the Prevention Co-ordinator Melanie Mueller . CCDI actively promotes drug free alternative activities for young people. CCDI is constantly evolving in response to the changing needs of the Carlow town and County Communities. The project is supported by an advisory group, which the worker will keep up to date and informed about the progress and developments of the project.

We offer…

One to one support for families and young people affected by substance misuse.

“You are Not Alone” is a family support group meets on Tuesdays in Askea Parish Centre from 7-9 pm

“Reflect” . The Project team has developed an innovative Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programme - "Reflect", which allows participants to explore their own behaviour, gain an understanding of the addiction process and work on areas such as personal development and positive attidudes to health.

Referrals can be made by the Courts, the Probation Services, Juvenile Liason Officer (Gardaí), Solicitors, Schools, Employers or by self-referral. The programme is designed in order to enhance the standards and criteria for awareness programmes ordered by the judical system and certificates on completion will be given to the participants.

 

“Easy Access”. This is a confidential phone line which gives information, guidance, help and support regarding substance misuse.

Seminars for Parents of all Primary and Secondary School children in the County.

"Not without the Parents" We organise a yearly Drug Awareness week together with agencies from Kilkenny and Carlow which usually takes place in October.

 

 

The Committee members of Carlow & Kilkenny Drugs Awareness Week with Celebritry Guest Speakers

Back row( L to R) John Leahy, Agnes Reddy, Nikki Brennan and Mick Hanley.

Front row (L to R) Mel Mueller, Mel Bay and Regina Duane.

 

CCDI run workshops and training programmes throughout the County.

CCDI were involved with Drug Awareness at the Teenage Summer camp this year

CCDI provide information events and support for colleges in the County.

Music Studio – County Carlow Drugs Initiative are launching ‘The Evolution Music Rooms’, a new project which, so far is offering guitar lessons and DJ lessons for young people.

Murals ‘Alternatives to Drugs’ in “The Hub” at Carlow Regional Youth Services is a co-operation between CRYS and CCDI.

Contact us: Phone (059) 9140616 Fax (059) 9140903

E-mail: Leighann, Angela or Richard