In 2003 HOPE was funded through the North Inner City Drugs Task Force and we established a premises and Staff.

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H.O.P.E. was established in 1998 by local women who believed education was the key to drug prevention and volunteered to provide Peer Education to families in the North Inner City.

1 H.O.P.E. was established in 1998 by local women who believed education was the key to drug prevention and volunteered to provide Peer Education to families in the North Inner City. In 2003 HOPE was funded through the North Inner City Drugs Task Force and we established a premises and Staff. We merged with ICON Support Service in 2008 and the focus was then divided between prevention education and drug users in the area who wished to become drug free. In 2010 we moved to a new premises in Killarney Court and relaunched with a new Management Committee, CE workers and volunteers.

2 We endeavour: To offer those who are misusing drugs an opportunity to access help to become drug free. To support families who have been harmed by the effects of addiction. Through education/prevention to help people in the area remain free from the misuse of drugs

3 Presenting Office Visits 1,344 2,005 2,208 2,157 2,180 Total Clients (not inc. trainings) Participated in offsite training Drug or Gambling Addiction Alcohol Addiction Became abstinent from addiction in the 12 month period Family Issues Advocacy Issues Funding for the Project (Euros) 165, , , , ,000

4 Abstinence approach Clean and Sober Relationships with agencies Relationship building - clients and families Position in heart of community Accessible to all no one ever turned away Longevity in the community Unique training programmes Advocacy and support service

5 Unique and original training programmes include: Peer Education for youth: This is a practical, interactive, 10 week programme empowering teenagers to deliver drug and alcohol education to their peers. Peer Education for working with HIV: Developed in conjunction with Open Heart House a practical, interactive, 8 week programme helping people facilitate groups with HIV positive clients. Training for Trainers: Eight week training programme which gives people the knowledge and materials to deliver drug and alcohol education to a range of client groups. Parenting Skills: for people in early recovery from addiction. Drug and Alcohol Awareness: for all age Groups

6 Families affected by addiction Housing landlords flat search entitlements Access employment centres CVs - job applications - interview process. Source crèche places and access other supports for their children. Apply for the Annie Kelly Bursary and other grants. Access to respite. Educational and development courses. Bereavement, both emotionally and practically with arrangements. Court and other legal difficulties. Prisons, hospitals, and home visits All physical and mental health issues, and helped them find the appropriate programmes and care, and have liaised with doctors, psychiatrists, and community nurses regarding same

7 Assessment Case management Key working Care planning Building interagency links Access to medically supervised detox in/out patient Accessing other therapies if needed Holistic treatments Advocacy Work with families Referral to residential and day programmes Aftercare support

8 The project is run on 145,000 euros a year. This is for all the programmes, all the clients, a premises, and 5 staff. It costs approximately 14,000 a year to keep someone on methadone. Last year dozens of people we worked came off of methadone. Once our clients gets drug / alcohol free, they invariably return to education and / or employment. This has a knock on effect on their families and this community. We aim to help people break the chain of multi-generational substance abuse.

9 Continuing our work in the community Fundraising Awareness raising on Abstinence based platform

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25 H.O.P.E. Hands on Peer Education Limited Charitable Status No: CHY Registered Charity Number: Unit 5, Killarney Court, Buckingham St Upper, Dublin 1 Webpage: hopehandson@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook: HOPE Peereducation Tel: Fax:

Addiction & Dependency Services in Bridgend County

Addiction & Dependency Services in Bridgend County MHM Wales 2017 Registered Company Number: 6468412 Charity Number: 1123842 Adfam National Address: 25 Corsham Street, London, N1 6DR Tel: 020 7553 7640