Creating Positive Change
Working together to reduce and prevent alcohol and drug harm among young people.
About Alcohol Forum
Alcohol Forum Ireland is a charity that provides support, information and services to individuals, families and communities impacted by alcohol harm, while working at the wider levels to change Ireland’s problematic relationship with alcohol.
Based in the North West of Ireland and influencing across the island of Ireland Alcohol Forum Ireland is a not for profit organisation that operates in conjunction with the Health, Justice, Education, Community and Business sectors.
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Principles of Our Work
We believe that by promoting evidenced based measures that are proven to work in reducing alcohol consumption and harms we enhance and strengthen our communities’ ability to respond to alcohol issues.
We believe that raising awareness and responding to alcohol harms is everybody’s business.
We are committed to reducing alcohol consumption levels and related harms through local and national community action on alcohol.
We work to support public health policy on alcohol both locally and nationally.
We work with likeminded partners on an all island basis to reduce alcohol related harms.
We do not accept funding from the Alcohol Industry.
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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Our Vision
An Ireland where every child, family and community is free from the harmful effects of alcohol.
Our Mission
To create and inspire change by working with individuals, families and communities to prevent and reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Our Five Core Values
Our core values of collaboration, excellence, respect, independence, and accountability guide our commitment to empower positive change for children, families, and communities.
Collaboration:
Change is possible by listening to and working with families, communities and other organisations to achieve our aims.
Excellence & Evidence:
Our work is shaped by evidence, experience and the needs of those we work with. We strive for excellence across all areas of work and are committed to sharing our expertise, leading by example and empowering others to make positive change.
Respect & Empathy:
We respect and value the experiences, ideas and strengths that each person brings and place the needs of children, families and communities that we work with at the centre of what we do.
Independence & Sustainability
Our work is shaped by evidence, experience and the needs of those we Valuing sustainability and independence drive our work and we are committed to having the strength and commitment to do the right thing free from undue influence or pressure.
Accountability:
We are committed to good governance and integrity and demonstrate this with the people we work with, our volunteers, our partners and those who support us.