Training and workforce development

This section gives information on those services across Northern Ireland who are able to provide drug and alcohol training courses and programmes (many of which are no cost or low cost to attend) for those wishing to improve their knowledge and/or skills in addressing drug and alcohol issues within their organisation, community and/or with their clients.

Region: BHSCT/BDACT, NHSCT/NDACT, SEHSCT/SEDACT, SHSCT/SDACT, WHSCT/WDACT

A range of drug and alcohol focussed motivational interviewing courses available

Region: BHSCT/BDACT

Training available on drug and alcohol related topics for those working in the homeless sector

Region: BHSCT/BDACT

Accredited OCN level 1 and 2 drug and alcohol awareness, training for trainers (1 to 12 weeks), intervention and prevention programmes, health days and one-off information sessions

Region: NHSCT/NDACT

OCN accredited drug and alcohol training courses available 

Region: WHSCT/WDACT

HURT delivers a range of drug and alcohol related OCN accredited programmes both within its centre and within community-based settings

Region: BHSCT/BDACT, NHSCT/NDACT, SEHSCT/SEDACT, SHSCT/SDACT, WHSCT/WDACT

A range of courses available for those working with adults and families affected by substance misuse. Both online and face to face training delivery are available.

Region: BHSCT/BDACT, NHSCT/NDACT, SEHSCT/SEDACT, SHSCT/SDACT, WHSCT/WDACT

A range of courses available for those working with children, young people and families affected by substance misuse. Both online and face to face training delivery are available.