Family Addiction Support Network – Still here for you

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The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) is a dedicated support service for Family members/concerned persons who are impacted by loved one’s substance misuse.

In these extremely difficult times we are very aware of the challenges our service users will be dealing with so we have developed a safe and secure online communications platform in which we can support you.

With this in mind we are continuing to provide vital services in the form of

  1. One to one support sessions
  2. 5 Step Brief Intervention
  3. Health & Wellbeing support through Facebook (FASN)
  4. Counselling
  5. Family Support Groups – online peer led family support groups.

Join our weekly online meetings for Navan, Drogheda, Dundalk, Cavan and Monaghan.  You must contact us for details and support to access the online services at the contact details below.  Remember we are here to help and support you (in accordance with Department of Health Guidance Level 5).

Call: 042-9355251 / 087-9046405      email: [email protected]

information on FASN

BARNARDOS ONLINE SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMME

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As part of our Digital Offering, we are delivering webinars about online safety to parents. Delivered live by a Barnardos trainer, these free 45 minute parent webinars about online safety are taking place in March, April, and May 2021.

Choose your date and time below and book your place for free through Zoom. Once you book your place, Barnardos Online Safety team will email you a link to the webinar. Each Webinar lasts 45 minutes.

Tuesday, 9th March 2021, 7.30pm – register

Wednesday, 24th March 2021, 1pm – register

Tuesday, 13th April 2021, 7pm – register

Wednesday, 28th April 2021, 7pm – register

Wednesday, 12th May 2021, 1pm – register

Tuesday, 25th May 2021, 7.30pm – register

REMINDER: FREE ONLINE EVENTS FOR TEENAGERS IN COUNTY MEATH STARTING THIS WEEK

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As part of the Healthy Ireland Community Resilience Fund, Foróige on behalf of Meath CYPSC, are offering a series of Free Online Events for Teenagers in County Meath commencing the beginning of March, 2021. Click on the poster below for more information on the events. To register click on the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/foroige-31686037439

Wellóige Meath Teen Online Events 2021

Parents Plus: Free Online Workshops for Parents

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In response to many questions from parents on how best to support their children during this Covid crisis, Prof John Sharry of Parents Plus will be giving two free online workshops in the coming weeks. The workshops will focus on two age-groups of children – one for parents of 2-12 year olds and one for parents of 13-18 year olds.

Supporting your Child’s Mental Health during the Covid crisis
A free workshop with John Sharry for parents of children aged 2 to 12 years.
Monday 8th March 2021 (7-8pm online via Zoom)

With lockdown and school closures, the Covid-19 crisis has disrupted family life and negatively impacted the mental health of young children and their parents. During this workshop, Professor Sharry will provide some practical principles on how you can cultivate your children’s well-being and resilience in the face of these challenges. To book your place, please complete this form.

Supporting your Teenager’s Mental Health during the Covid crisis
A free workshop with John Sharry for parents of children aged 13 to 18 years.
Monday 15th March 2021 (7-8pm online via Zoom)

With the loss of school and the social world that is so important to their development, teenagers have been acutely impacted by the Covid crisis. During this workshop, Professor Sharry will provide some practical principles on how you can cultivate your teenager’s well-being and resilience in the face of these challenges. To book your place, please complete this form.