The Mid Tipperary Drugs Initiative (MTDI) was established in 1999 as a response to the growing public concerns about the prevalence of substance misuse in the mid Tipperary area.  Since 1999 society has seen a huge growth in the area of substance misuse with a sharp rise in the use of both illegal and legal drugs.  MTDI is delivered by one project worker, Carmel O’Neill.

The focus of the past few years of the project has been on raising awareness within communities by facilitating information talks, parenting programmes etc.   However, due to the developments in substance misuse over the past decade the project now focuses on strengthening communities and community organisations as they deal with the rise in substance misuse in their locality and also helps identify ways in which gaps in services can be filled. The MTDI project also supports families and individuals affected by substance misuse through individual and group supports as well as linking them in with existing services.

General Activities

The Mid Tipp Drugs Initiative has close links with the HSE Substance Misuse Service South Tipperary, working with its Education Worker, Addiction Counsellors and Outreach worker to deliver programmes around awareness raising, diversionary activities and community supports.  Working with young people, their families and communities to support substance misuse awareness and programmes to address related issues, the Mid Tipperary Drugs Initiative is an important project for the mid Tipperary region.

To contact the Mid Tipperary Drugs Initiative

Phone: 06262824

Mobile: 0876188075

email: carmel.oneill@trys.ie