ASCERT

05/09/2025

ASCERT Staff will be attending Fermanagh Pride tomorrow 🏳️‍🌈

Come say hello to the team, grab some freebies and learn more about our services.

See you tomorrow!

05/09/2025

Well we might not have been winners but we are still grinners ☺️

We were delighted to be shortlisted in the Wellbeing at Work category at the Business in the Community Northern Ireland Awards ceremony that took place last night at the ICC Belfast

Congratultions to all winners and finalists 👏

Pictured are our HR Manager Ella, HR Administrator Nuala and our Board Member Clare

05/09/2025

Today is International Day of Charity and as a local charity, we rely on the support from donors and funders to continue our mission of reducing the harm caused by alcohol and drugs.

Substance use can quickly become problematic, which will have a detrimental effect on the mental and physical health of the individual using alongside potentially devastating effects on those surrounding that person too, which is why we want to make sure people can make informed choices, be aware of the risks, offer support, advice and training to individuals, families and young people on substances and help those in recovery continue their journeys.

If you would like to know more abour our work, please visit www.ascert.biz and to donate, please follow the link below. Your generosity is very much appreciated and will positively impact lives.
https://www.justgiving.com/ascert/donate

04/09/2025

⭐JOIN OUR TEAM! ⭐

This post is funded to September 2027 (with possible extension)
HOURS: Pro rata (8.75 – 17.5 hours available). Part-year 38 week contract
SALARY: £29,848 pro rata per annum (FTE for 35 hour contract, 52 weeks per year). Plus 4% Pension

For more details on projects where you could have an opportunity to work, please visit:
https://www.ascert.biz/how-we-can-help-you/

04/09/2025

Remember, open conversations about our well-being include addressing substance use. Making informed choices about drugs and alcohol is crucial for our holistic and sexual health 💙🙌 Consent should be voluntary, enthusiastic, and clear

04/09/2025

We look forward to singing with you for the first time, or again, this evening

Please join us for a fun filled hour or so of song with a warm welcome guaranteed!

03/09/2025

Struggling with alcohol or drugs? Join our SMART Recovery Meetings!

🕚 Every Thursday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Atlas Centre, Lisburn
💸 Free
🔞 +18

No registration required - just show up!

03/09/2025

Are you an NIHE tenant or living in a household with an NIHE tenancy number in the Lisburn & Castlereagh or North Down & Ards area?

Our Stronger Foundations project could support you if you have issues with mental health or substance use
Contact your NIHE Patch Manager or email strongerfoundations@ascert.biz for more information

03/09/2025

Gary McMichael, Chief Executive of ASCERT said: “The move to secondary school is a huge step for young people. While some adjust quickly, others struggle emotionally, particularly in the first few weeks. That’s why the HOPE Counselling Service is so important. Our trained counsellors are available directly in schools, offering a safe space for pupils to talk through their worries and get support early.”

As thousands of children across Northern Ireland prepare to start Year 8, ASCERT, Northern Ireland’s leading alcohol, drug and mental health charity, is shining a light on the emotional challenges many face during this key transition, and the support available through the HOPE Counselling Service ...

03/09/2025

At ASCERT it is highly important that we build a strong working relationship with all of our schools.

ASCERT is the contracted provider of the Education Authority’s HOPE Schools Counselling Service in 42 post-primary schools across Northern Ireland.

To find out more visit: https://www.ascert.biz/project/school-counselling/

02/09/2025

Struggling with alcohol or drugs? Join our SMART Recovery meetings!

🕚 Every Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Omagh Library
💸 Free
🔞 +18

No registration required - just show up!

02/09/2025

ASCERT’s Chief Executive, Gary McMichael, said: “Behind every statistic is a person, a son, daughter, friend or neighbour. Lighting City Hall purple is about shining a light on the devastating impact of overdose in our community, but also on the fact that this crisis is preventable. We can’t afford to ignore it. We must come together to save lives.”

https://www.newsletter.co.uk/community/belfast-city-hall-illuminated-purple-for-international-overdose-awareness-day-5296529?r=1 #

On August 31, Belfast City Hall was illuminated in purple as part of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global initiative to raise awareness, honour the lives lost to overdose, and support those impacted. ASCERT, Northern Ireland’s leading drug and alcohol charity, joined a worldwide m...