Wicklow Child and Family Project: New Youth Drug & Alcohol Service Initiative
In 2023, the Wicklow Child and Family Project and the East Coast Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, launched a new youth drug & alcohol service initiative.
The Wicklow Child and Family Project aims to provide services and supports that improves the quality of life for families while promoting the personal, social and educational development of children, young people and their parents; always keeping the child at the forefront of the work.
Issues addressed include parenting skills, parent/child relationships, relationship issues, separation, behavioural difficulties, alcohol and drug issues, domestic abuse, anger management, mental health issues, housing and finance.
The Under 18 service works with teens under 18 years who have a history of drug and/or alcohol use. The service is available to those in the Wicklow town and surrounding areas and is free to access. Enquiries can be made by families and professional services.
Supports include
- One to one project work
- Group work
- Confidence and social skills building
- Empowering young people through personal development
- Goal focused intervention
- Harm reduction
- Supporting families of the young people we work with
Contact Details:
Phone: (0404) 64725