Learner Support Services - Community Liaison Worker

Contact Details

The Western Region Drugs Task Force (WRDTF) is a co-ordinating body established in May 2003. The function of the taskforce is to research, develop and implement, using a partnership approach, a coordinated, regionally appropriate response to substance misuse.

The WRDTF which covers counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon was established as one of the key recommendations of the National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008. Our overall aim is to significantly reduce the harm caused to individuals and society by the misuse of drugs through a concerted focus on supply reduction, prevention, treatment and research.

Role:

To co-ordinate the development of projects that are specifically designed to prevent or tackle drug and alcohol misuse in accordance with the guidelines of the National Drug Strategy 2001 – 2008.

Services:

• Assistance to schools and community groups to prioritise their needs and source drug programmes and services that best suit their needs.
• Co-ordinating ‘Positive Alternatives’ to drug use and provision of support to those wishing to provide such alternatives.
• Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle choices.
• Liaison with Statutory & Voluntary agencies to raise awareness of substance misuse issues and its local impact.
• Development of joint initiatives with Statutory & Voluntary agencies to tackle local drug problems
• Research into the extent of drug misuse and the development of appropriate responses.
• Co-ordinating support for those seeking substance misuse education and information on treatment programmes available.

Times available:

Monday – Friday
Times are arranged to suit clients

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