The NERDATF will be delivering a Community Addiction Studies Course in Meath in September 2026.

The CASC will take place on Monday mornings (10am – 1pm), in Kells Resource Centre, Kells, Co. Meath.

This programme will be delivered over 20 sessions in class-based activities.; with prospective students needing to be available to engage in learning and study each Monday morning commencing on September 7th 2026.

Aim of Programme: The purpose of the Community Addiction Studies Course is to enable people to:

• Learn about drugs and their effects
• Develop an understanding of addiction
• Examine their own attitudes
• Become more effective in their personal responses
• Develop the skills and knowledge to become more effective in responding to alcohol &       
• other drug use in their own communities.  

Student/Trainee Profile: Community members who feel they would like to be more effective when it comes to drug/alcohol issues.  To be part of this course applicants may help to have one module at level 4 and/or relevant work/volunteering experience, also show a willingness to learn.

Number of Students/Trainees: 20 – 25 per course.

Application Procedure: An application form must be completed and returned to stephanie.kane@nedrugtaskforce.ie by the closing date of Friday, June 26th.

Applicants are required to take part in an interview.

Please an application form below including course details:

Selection Procedure: Application Committee selects participants based on completed application and interview.  Appeals can be addressed to the Course Coordinator.

Certification: BRACE is registered with QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland).  On successful completion of the programme learners will receive a component certificate in Community Addiction Studies QQI Award (Minor) Level 5 – Further Education and Training. Facilitation provided by the North East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force and tutor sessions by BRACE.

Total Cost: €270