One indivdual can make a difference in a parish community, one individual can start the process as well as playing a important part in prevention. One person can hang support posters around the community which can help signpost people to support that may be needed. One indivdual can help gather others together to look at gaps in the community. One person could organise a course in community drug awareness for parents, or young people. One individual could organise self help groups for parents or those affected by alcohol / drugs to be based in parish community. If you have an interest in the area, or wish to help your community to be a safer and healtier place to live, please contact us and we will help guide you in the process.
LEVEL1 : BASIC RESPONSE
We are an initiative made up of people from many walks of life who
LEVEL 2 : PARISH RESPONSE
Projects at this level build upon work from level 1 and have individuals who organise events to
LEVEL 3 : PARISH RESPONSE
Established Calendar of events. Evaluation on impact of events
LEVEL 4 : LONG TERM PARISH RESPONSE
We have a number of publications listed below which you can order. These will
If you have an interest in the area, or wish to help your community to be a safer and healtier place to live, please contact us and we will help guide you in the process.
Darren Butler
National Coordinator
Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative
Columba Centre
St Patrick’s College
Maynooth
Co. Kildare