Substance abuse course run by Cork City Partnership open to applicants

If you work in the youth and community sectors and want to add another string to your bow, applications are open for a course centred on substance use issues and community work.

The part-time course is designed to promote good practice amongst those who work with young people and communities who are affected by various challenges. It is suitable for those who work in both a paid and voluntary capacity.

Cork City Partnership is running it in collaboration with Cork College of FET Morrison’s Island.

The deadline for applications for The Substance Use Issues in Youth and Community Work course is Friday 30 August.

The 20 week evening course is offered in a blended format of in-person and online classes. Those who pass the course will receive a QQI Level 5 certificate.

Sandra is a previous student and said: “Taking this course gave me a brilliant introduction to the relevant skills and topics in this area, as well as building my confidence to go on to further studies.”

The course is one of a number being run by the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Project (DAPP), a programme operated by Cork City Partnership.

DAPP provides various supports and initiatives in Cork for individuals and communities to prevent substance misuse and respond to emerging needs.

Jacqueline Daly, Community Development/Drug & Alcohol Project Worker said: “Cork City Partnership strives to empower individuals and communities who may be affected by various different challenges. DAPP delivers courses, programmes and offers supports which can really help people to overcome some of the difficulties that substance misuse and addiction can bring to individuals, families and communities.

“The aim is to give people the skills to tackle these difficulties and improve their own lives and the lives of their loved ones,” Jacqueline added.

DAPP offers a number of other courses throughout the year including:

Parents Plus Adolescent Programme is an evidence-based parenting course promoting effective communication and positive relationships in families with adolescents aged 11 to 16 years.

5-Step Method/Family Support Programme is an evidence-based programme to support those affected by a loved one’s drugs, alcohol or gambling habit. Provided over 5 sessions, the programme aims to support families and friends using the stress-strain-information-coping-support model.

5-Step is available both one-to-one (in person and online) and in a group setting. A 5-Step Method/Family Support (6 week) Programme will commence in early September. For further information and to register a place, contact Mella on 087-1962030 by 28 August.

Non-Violent Resistance Programme that supports parents or carers who are experiencing child to parent violence, intimidation, emotional abuse or controlling behaviour. Provided over nine sessions, participants learn skills to resist and de-escalate the behaviour and rebuild the relationship with their child.

The NVR programme is available one-to-one or via an online group programme.

Cork City Partnership is a not-for-profit organisation and focuses on the education, employment and empowerment of individuals and communities who are experiencing disadvantage and social exclusion.

Applications forms and further details on the Substance Use Issues in Youth and Community course can be found on the Cork City Partnership website.

If you would like to know more about any of the courses and programmes run by DAPP, contact Jacqueline Daly jdaly@partnershipcork.ie or Mella Magee mmagee@partnershipcork.ie.