Mary Hulgraine the Kildare all-star footballer and mental health advocate is now also the first recipient of the Christy Dignam Recovery Champion Award. The accolade was awarded to her from the Naas based South Western Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force (SWRDATF) and presented by Christy Dignam’s daughter Kiera at the More Than That Festival…
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On 21st May 2024, we hosted the noteworthy gathering for the launch of the Substance Use Regional Forum Strategic Plan 2024 – 2026. This occasion, representing a new phase in our dedication to combating substance misuse, was a pivotal moment for SURF (South Western Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force) as we revealed our…
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On 14th March 2024, we hosted the impactful event “Vaping: Leadership and Learning for a Whole School Approach.” This event, a beacon in the journey of awareness and change, threw light on the intricate issue of vaping, particularly in the youth demographic. James Lawless TD, Chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, initiated the dialogue by…
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Aubrey Mc Carty Chair of the South Western Regional Drug and Alcohol task force supports the call highlighted by Paul Reid Chair of the assembly for the resourcing of drug services and the implementation of the Citizens Assembly 36 recommendations. Reid stated that “we see the remarkable work being done by service providers across the…
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From the Staff, Board and Members of the South Western Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force may we wish you a Happy and Safe Christmas and wishing for a Peaceful New Year
Warning message from the HSE. HSE monitoring emerging overdose situation in Dublin City The HSE National Social Inclusion Office is issuing a risk communication to people who use heroin in the Dublin region following a number of overdoses occurring today. While the HSE monitors the cases and awaits analytical confirmation on the situation, they have…
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