Events

NWRDATF Small Grants Campaign 2014, BLAZE Youth Club Recently BLAZE Youth Club entered their short production into the www.drugs.ie competition – “Lets Talk About Drugs National Youth Media Awards”.   I am pleased to inform you that the funding spent under the NWRDATF Small Grants Campaign 2014, BLAZE Youth Club are the 12-14 category winners - not only was this a huge learning curve for the children, it was also an enormous boost to their self confidence and their self esteem. It is fair to say that the overall experience for the children is immeasurable.We are just thrilled with the

NW Region Training Calendar jan-july 2015 The North West Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force  (NWRDATF) in partnership with Donegal Education & Training Board (Donegal ETB) recently conducted a training needs analysis to ascertain training needs in relation to Alcohol & Other Drugs related training requirements  in the North West Region. The purpose of this work was to determine the training needs of the region, and to develop a calendar of training that would address these emerging needs where possible. The training calendar attached offers a  wide range of courses for those in the following areas: social care, family support,

The purpose of this programme is to respond to the needs of drug users and family members who are experiencing drug related intimidation. Please click on the poster below for more information and please circulate accordingly.   Responding to Drug Related Intimidation Poster (Rev)

  ‘’The Mega Music event will be the high point of a series of music workshops, coaching by local musicians and competition heats.  On St. Patrick's Day itself, Bundoran will be alive with the sound of music from our young contenders as they put the finishing touches to their performance in the lead up to the main event on 19th March.    On this night we will see the local community come out in support of their young people at an alcohol free event in the Hollyrood Hotel with top prize of a day spent in a recording studio for

A St Patrick's Day Disco will be hosted by the Base Youth Café in the Mayflower, Drumshanbo for all young people aged  10-14 (must be accompanied by an adult) - free admission!  Please click on the links below for more information....more to follow! St patricks day disco poster Drumshanbo Small Grants Press Release Leitrim  

Please note that a number of groups in Donegal were awarded funding by the NWRDATF to deliver alternative, alcohol free events & fun activities for St Patrick's Day Celebrations. Please find attached press release for your information....more to follow! Small Grants Press Release Donegal

The workshops are delivered free of charge to both professionals and members of the public by the Health Services. Please click on the link attached for further information and specific dates for training. ASIST Workshops Sligo Leitrim Dates 2015 (2) SafeTALK Flyer 2015

In conjunction with Letterkenny IT Students' Union, the Drug Task Force team ran a drug & alcohol awareness morning in the Letterkenny IT campus - this is our third year linking in with the students and staff - many thanks for your hospitality and making us welcome.

NWRDATF Small Grants Ad 2015 NWRDATF Small Grant Application 2015 NWRDATF Small Grants Terms and Conditions 2015 (1) The North West Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force invite applications to subscribe to the 2015 NWRDATF Small Grants Scheme.   The aim of this, is to provide once off funding for Community and Not-for-profit voluntary groups/agencies who are working to tackle drug and alcohol misuse in counties  in the North West region (Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal). Maximum award per applicant will be €2000 and must directly relate to one of the Education/Prevention pillars and actions within the National Drugs Strategy 2009 –

Please find attached magazine published by the Irish Heart Foundation which will give you the lowdown on alcohol, heart disease and stroke and will explain how much is too much.  The important topic of how and when social drinking becomes a dependency is discussed by an addiction psychiatrist  - check out the handy drink diary.   saywhensoonerposter1SayWhenSoonerMagazinePDF