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Ballymun Recovery Addiction Community Education, (BRACEi), s a Community Response to people experiencing difficulties with Drug and Alcohol use.
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Our training centre offers a range of accreditted courses to empower people and communities. The Ballymun Youth Action Project (BYAP) is a community response to drug and alcohol misuse. As a response that has come from within the community of Ballymun, we strive to reduce the negative impact of drug and alcohol use on the lives of individuals and families, and on this community. We seek to do this through
* Working with individuals who are using, reducing, or who have stopped using drugs and/or alcohol;
* Supporting families impacted by drug and alcohol issues;
* Supporting the community in their work of prevention and intervention as responses to drug and alcohol issues;
* And building capacity through training and research. We believe
* That individuals with addictions can and do recover;
* The families of those affected by addiction do not have to cope alone;
* That the community can be an effective place to recover. And our ethos is rooted in
* Valuing individuality;
* Valuing the capacity of individuals, families and communities.

04/04/2026

Wonderful training opportunity with Dr. Laura O'Reilly. CRA is an evidence based approach for helping people overcome alcohol and other drug related problems. It is based on the theory that environmental contingencies can play a powerful role in encouraging or discouraging drinking or other drug use. Consequently, it utilises social, recreational, familial, and vocational reinforcers to assist clients in the recovery process. Its goal is to make a sober lifestyle more rewarding than the use of substances. Contact Naomi to book your place as places are limited.

03/04/2026

Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue are serious occupational hazards for care workers, resulting from intense emotional labour, chronic stress, and exposure to others’ suffering. These conditions often lead to high staff turnover, decreased productivity, and reduced quality of care. To learn more and develop restorative practices book your place on this informative course.

03/04/2026

We are delighted to partner with Brightside Counselling in the facilitation of an Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The course offers a comprehensive introduction to CBT principles for healthcare workers who want to understand and use CBT principles and practices in their day-to-day conversations. Contact Naomi on 01 8467980 to book your place

31/03/2026

We are delighted to partner with Counselling in the facilitation of an Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The course offers a comprehensive introduction to CBT principles for healthcare workers who want to understand and use CBT principles and practices in their day-to-day conversations. Contact Naomi on 01 8467980 to book your place

31/03/2026

30/03/2026

We are delighted to partner with Patricia Allen Garrett and host this very valuable course for staff involved in the caring field.
This workshop will:
• Look at what Secondary Stress Disorder is;
• Examine its characteristics of Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue;
• Identify characteristics that practitioners may be experiencing;
• Reflect on how practitioners may be unconsciously and unintentionally protecting themselves from and/or defending against the vicarious traumatic material encountered in work and the potential impact of this on the people they work with;
• Develop an ethical and self-tailored care plan to help increase resilience in the face of secondary traumatic injuries such as Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma in a bid to move towards Compassion Resilience.
To book your place contact Naomi training@brace.ie

29/03/2026

Crossscare Food & Support ‼️

Are you struggling to make ends meet? Crosscare can help!

Please contact Crosscare on 01-8913022 or mail food@crosscare.ie

29/03/2026

Join our 4-week cycling course designed to help you build fitness, confidence, and skills on the road—no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you’re new to cycling or just a bit rusty, we’ll support you every step (and pedal!) of the way.
Learn to cycle with confidence
Improve your fitness in a fun, supportive group
Feel stronger, freer, and more empowered on the road

Why not take that first step and see where it can take you?
To book your place, contact Catriona on 018428071

Address

Horizon Centre, Balcurris Road
Dublin
DUBLIN11

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
	6pm - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
	5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.byap.ie/

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