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At MaCYSS, we believe that education and community engagement are crucial in reducing alcohol and drug related harm.
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HSE National Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol and Substance Use
Type:
Foundational Level
Cost:
Free Course
Course Provider:
HSE and North-Eastern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force (NE-RDATF)
Self-learning introduction online – 90minutes followed by 1 day skills practice workshop
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Certificate of Attendance
Community Addiction Studies Course (CASC)
Aim of Programme: The purpose of the Community Addiction Studies Course is to enable people to:
▪ Learn about drugs and their effects
▪ Develop an understanding of addiction
▪ Examine their own attitudes
▪ Become more effective in their personal responses
▪ Develop the skills and knowledge to become more effective in responding to alcohol &
▪ other drug use in their own communities.
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Cost:
270 euro
Course Provider:
Programmes and tutor sessions by URRÚS.
Part-time: The programme will run over 20 sessions - 1 Tuesday per week, 10am - 1pm, in Cavan Town. This programme will be delivered in class-based activities. Prospective students need to be available to engage in learning and study each Tuesday morning commencing on September 2nd, 2025.
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Certification: URRÚS is registered with QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland). On successful completion of the programme learners will receive a component certificate in Community Addiction Studies QQI Award (Minor) Level 5 - Further Education and Training. Facilitation provided by Information & Education Programmes and tutor sessions by URRÚS.
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Welcome to Monaghan and Cavan Youth Substance Support (MaCYSS), where we provide comprehensive alcohol and drug services for young people and their families.