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Ages 18+ and 10-17

This service is available to

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Locations

Health and Social Care Trust

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Interventions provided

The service works in conjunction with local community groups, forums and networks to develop and deliver alcohol and substance-use initiatives, support capacity building, and promote best practice responses across urban and rural settings.

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Support for local initiatives

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coordinated prevention work

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Promotion and support of DAMIS

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resources for professionals

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Training for volunteers

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raise awareness using media

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Inter-agency and cross-partnership work

key team members

Our team work together to create the conditions where real, lasting change can happen, while believing firmly that Change Starts Here.

Locations

We serve the following locations

Substance use issues don’t happen in isolation:

They affect families, communities, and whole neighbourhoods. Connections ensures that local spaces are equipped to identify emerging issues, respond early and co-create safer environments.

By working at the community level, we help prevent harm before it escalates and support neighbourhoods to stay informed, connected and resilient.