Offering Support within the communities of Ballybeg, Larchville, and LisdugganWhat is the CBDI?
The Community Based Drugs Initiative
was formed to offer a range of responses to issues of substance misuse.
CBDI is funded by the South Eastern Health Board and is managed by the Waterford
Regional Youth Services.
The primary focus of the CBDI is to promote prevention of substance misuse
through raising awareness in local communities. The five main areas of work
include
• Support
• Education & Awareness
• Policy & Practice
• Development
• Involvement
What does the CBDI Offer?
• One to one support for individuals and families
• Facilitating family support groups
• Information and referral to relevant services
• Drug awareness, education and development programmes for:
Parents
Young people
Community groups
Sports groups
Voluntary groups
Aims of the CBDI are to:
• Increase awareness of substance misuse and related issues
• Help local communities identify and respond to local needs
• Support communities to implement responses to drup misuse issues
• Develop strategies to reduce demand for drugs
• Inform local regional and national agencies of local needs and issues
• Improve the quality of life for people affected by substance misuse
Who works with the CBDI?
Concerned local people committed to making a difference in their area.
They work to develop responses to drug misuse in their communities and to implement
strategies that will help improve the quality of life in their communities.
