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Empowering Young People and Families to live their best lives.

Welcome to Monaghan and Cavan Youth Substance Support (MaCYSS), where we provide comprehensive alcohol and drug services for young people and their families.

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How we can help 

If you would like to talk with one of our team, please call 085 7442857 to see what supports are available. 

Or, drop us an email to macyss@alcoholforum.org and we will get back to you asap. 

You will need to talk to your parent/guardian and possibly your GP if you want to be referred to the service. However, we can support and guide you through this process.

*Please note: that MaCYSS is not a crisis intervention or out of hours service.  If you require urgent assistance or out-of-hours support, please dial 112 or 999, or contact your local emergency department, GP or Doc-on-Call.  Alternatively, for advice or to talk with a professional, please click on the need help button for details of all local supports and services.*

Supports & Resources

Cannabis & You

This site will help you examine your own cannabis use. 

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HSE: Ask About Alcohol

How alcohol affects your health and wellbeing.

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Webinars and Podcasts

Join for insightful webinars & podcasts.

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Instested in more

Click the down below to find out more about our resources.

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  • International Overdose Awareness Day
    International Overdose Awareness Day
    Fri, 30 Aug
    https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9IVAmyb
    30 Aug 2024, 12:00 – 13:00
    https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9IVAmyb
    30 Aug 2024, 12:00 – 13:00
    https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9IVAmyb
    To mark International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) 2024, The HSE National Social Inclusion Office invite you to attend their live webinar on Friday 30th August from 12:00 - 13:00PM
  • MaCYSS Launch Event
    MaCYSS Launch Event
    Mon, 29 Jul
    MaCYSS Office
    29 Jul 2024, 11:00 – 12:30
    MaCYSS Office, Magheranure, Co. Cavan, H16 HY50, Ireland
    29 Jul 2024, 11:00 – 12:30
    MaCYSS Office, Magheranure, Co. Cavan, H16 HY50, Ireland
    Please join us for the launch of Digital Hub

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How it works

If you are concerned about a young person affected by alcohol and other drugs, we will be able to offer support and suitable programmes/interventions for the young person and their family. We use a whole family approach as well as a network ‘working together’ approach.

We continue to work with the Cavan and Monaghan network and together use both our expertise and support in preventing and reducing youth alcohol and other drug related harm.

Who is it for/Where?

MaCYSS is for young people aged 12-18 years and their families who are living in counties Cavan or Monaghan. Our office is based in Cootehill; however. we cover all areas of Cavan and Monaghan.

We can also provide:

  • Alcohol and other drug clinical intervention and professional support to young people and their families.

  • A range of resources on alcohol and other drug topics related to young people and their families.

  • Education and awareness training to help services providers who engage with young people and families impacted by alcohol and other drug use.

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What is MaCYSS?

Monaghan and Cavan Youth Substance Support (MaCYSS) is a youth (12-18 years) and family alcohol and other drug service delivered by Alcohol Forum Ireland in partnership with HSE, TULSA, NE Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force. MaCYSS has been working with young people across Cavan and Monaghan since 2021 and is kindly funded and supported by HSE Social Inclusion.


MaCYSS is a multi-level project that incorporates both elements of community development and clinical intervention at a local level. The network model which underpins the project, ensures that MaCYSS can support, engage, and build capacity across Cavan and Monaghan to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug harm among young people.

We are a team of skilled professionals who are enthusiastic and dedicated in providing a service for young people and their families who are presenting with alcohol and other drug concerns.

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