Alcohol Awareness Week 6-12 July - Training
Professionals: Join Connect for a series of bite-sized training sessions during Alcohol Awareness Week.
Designed to be short, focused, and easy to fit around your schedule, these sessions offer a simple way to build your professional understanding without disrupting your day. Simply click on the links below each course overview to book your space.
Drink Think
📍 Online event
📅 Monday, 6 July
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Designed by young people, for young people, Drink Think includes a screening tool to help identify risk, alongside brief advice, harm reduction guidance, and a practical toolkit for professionals. The intervention is flexible and can be delivered in as little as 30 minutes, depending on need and availability.
Click here to book on to Drink Think
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
📍 Online event
📅 Tuesday, 7 July
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Overview
As part of our Alcohol Awareness Week bite-sized training series, this session explores Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the impact of alcohol use during pregnancy. We’ll cover the key features, signs, and symptoms, as well as the potential long-term effects across the lifespan.
Click here to book on to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The Impact of Alcohol on the Criminal Justice System
📍 Online event
📅 Wednesday, 8 July
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Overview
As part of our Alcohol Awareness Week bite-sized training series, this session explores the role alcohol can play in offending behaviour among young people.
We’ll look at how alcohol can impact decision-making, increase risk-taking, and contribute to harm within communities. The session will also highlight how Connect works in partnership with Youth Justice Services (YJS) to provide early support, reduce harm, and promote more positive outcomes for young people.
Click here to book on to the Impact of Alcohol on the Criminal Justice System
Alcohol Dependency Training
📍 Online event
📅 Thursday, 9 July
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Overview
Gain a clear understanding of the key symptoms and risks of alcohol dependency, along with practical tools and treatment options to help support those affected.
Click here to book on to Alcohol Dependency Training