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Cork Families receive support to deal with drug abuse - Minister Martin

Posted on 29/04/09 by Michael Martin

"The funding is being specifically targeted at those groups which provide advice and support to families who have a drug addict in their home. Having a victim of drug abuse in the family home can often put an enormous strain on parents, brothers, sisters and other close relatives."

 

"Government, Community and Voluntary groups play an important role in tackling dug abuse but often it is loved ones who face the greatest strain while trying to help a family member through addiction."

 

"Expert reports agree that it is essential that we provide support to these families in Cork and throughout the country. The projects identified for support are

 

Tabor Lodge, Belgooly €67,000

Matt Talbot Adolescent Services, Douglas €44,966

Cork City Partnerships €10,200

Gurranabraher/Churchfield Drug Task Force €7,680

Farranree Alcohol & Drug Awareness €1,550

NeCodrA Drug Awareness Group €3,200

Bridge Recovery Group €9,370

Hillgrove Outreach Project €8,000

Ballyphehane Action for Youth €7,000

Cork Gay Community Development €3,000

Churchfield Community Trust €7,000

Ballincollig Youth Initiative €8,000

Sunday's Well Life Centre €5,000

Cobh Community Drugs Initiative €7,200

 

Each of these organisations are providing important supports for families throughout Cork. Community workers and volunteers are helping parents and others as they try to cope with having an addict in the home."

 

"The Government is currently reviewing its Drug and Alcohol Strategy to ensure it continues to provide support to those in the frontline of addiction. Clearly supporting families will continue to be a key part of the strategy."

 

"This funding is being made available to Cork groups through the Government's Dormant Accounts Scheme, which takes money from forgotten bank accounts and re-invests it in communities where it can be used to make a real difference", concluded Minister Martin.

 

 
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