Level 2 Parish Response

Projects at this level build upon work from level 1 and have individuals who organise events to help substance misuse prevention

 

• Project volunteers receive training on prevention & community mobilisation

 

• Network of resources available to act as a referral agency in order to signpost drug user’s & families to support

 

• Promote www.drugs.ie

 

• Establishment of a medium term programme of activities

 

• Relationship formed with other agencies to promote collaboration in prevention work

 

• Church & Community aware of project as a valued resource to community to use and support

 

• Information Source for community on issues related to drugs / alcohol

 

• Events on awareness raising & avoidance skills held in parish & schools in line with best practice

 

• Promote parish individuals being trained in leadership skills

 

• Promote DEWF (Drug Education Workers Forum) & Putting the pieces together training with volunteers