ARAS

Kildare & West Wicklow Community Addiction Service

[Frank Feighan T.D. @FrankFeighan]

I welcome the approval by the European Council of the new EU Drugs Strategy 2021-2025. The strategy sets out the political framework and priorities for EU drug policy in the period 2021-2025. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 @drugsdotie
@roinnslainte @FineGael

https://t.co/7zWH49p9EN

[HSE Drugs.ie @drugsdotie]

Key areas from the HSE Service Plan

▪️Specific harm reduction approaches
▪️Community based services & family services
▪️Services for women
▪️Co-lead on the phased implementation of the Health Diversion Programme
▪️Establish a medically supervised injecting facility in MQI

[European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) @EUDrugsAgency]

If you missed our recent webinar on responding to #drugs and #homelessness, we have you covered! A recording of the event is now available:
https://t.co/jEgqPpc2lw

[SURF - Substance Use Regional Forum @SURF_Forum]

Win a hamper of Alcohol Free goodness. Are you taking a break from alcohol for lent? 0r maybe taking on an Alcohol free challenge? Well to be in with a chance to win this great reward, simply comment your challenge goal, with the #AlcoholFreeChallenge. Normal T&Cs

[European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) @EUDrugsAgency]

Opioid substitution treatment #OST is a life-saving intervention. Watch this explainer video to learn more about it — how it works and some of the challenges.
For a detailed overview of OST in Europe today, check out our just-published report:
https://t.co/gAb59ud39b

[Kildare County Council @KildareCoCo]

With the weather forecast this week, remember to give older relatives & neighbours a call & offer to assist them in severe weather.

If you yourself live alone, ask for help if you need it.

For tips see ➡️https://t.co/JFAiilkXdG

#BeWinterReady #Kildare #YourCouncil #StayHome

[HSE Drugs.ie @drugsdotie]

Each person will have a different relationship with substances, with some needing support to manage, reduce or stop their use.

If you need support, the HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline have extended their opening hours for January, operating Mon-Fri, 9.30am-9.00pm

#TalkDrugs

[ARAS @KWWCAS]

Today at ARAS we have our alcohol support group online this morning and Cocaine Anonymous group taking place tonight at 7.30pm at ARAS, Main Street, Newbridge #recovery

[ARAS @KWWCAS]

@SMARTRecoveryI1 meeting tonight and every Wednesday at ARAS from 7.30pm

[MABS - The Money Advice and Budgeting Service @MABSinfo]

Are you facing the January woes? Struggling to pay your rent, mortgage or loans? It's time to contact your creditors.

#MABS is here to listen, support and provide expert advice on any money or budgeting queries.
☎️ 0761 07 2000
📧 [email protected]
💬 https://t.co/0vEN9Fc32I

[ARAS @KWWCAS]

Supports are still available at ARAS over Christmas, we hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable peaceful time

[HSE Drugs.ie @drugsdotie]

SMART Recovery Online Meeting Schedule for the Christmas Period https://t.co/Dki6I9GIu5

[Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI) @MerchantsQuayIR]

Please see below the opening hours for our Riverbank Centre over the Christmas period. The services available at these times include food, harm reduction and crisis case management.

Thank you! 🎄

[Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force @local_task]

Cocaine Anonymous CA meetings over the Christmas period:

[HSE Drugs.ie @drugsdotie]

HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline Christmas Opening Hours https://t.co/8T0P6h77YK

[ARAS @KWWCAS]

We are delighted to have been supported by #RTEComicRelief & @CommunityFound , thanks to everyone who contributed we continue to support people in Kildare & West Wicklow with their #recovery

[UISCE @myuisce]

Early xmas gift from us 🥳🎄
#BMmagazine issue 37 is out!
We are really proud of this issue and we hope you'll get your copies (and a couple surprises!) in the next few days 📩

HAPPY READING!

[HSE Drugs.ie @drugsdotie]

We're concerned regarding substances such as #Etizolam appearing in #benzodiazepines in Ireland

Remember, you can't trust the contents if you are sourcing from a dealer or online

We ask services to remind people of the risks and #harmreduction from https://t.co/tE3aAPtbYg

[ARAS @KWWCAS]

For those in Kildare, don’t forget about NX in ARAS, Main Street,Newbridge, Kildare every Tuesday 11am-1pm & Thursday 2pm-4pm #HarmReduction

[UISCE @myuisce]

What is the closest #NeedleExchange for you❓
Check out our new #NeedleExchage and #HarmReduction supplies list below👇🏽

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