Drug Awareness Talks | Volunteer Training | Other Training Available | Our Training Room
We provide presentations in the community about drug and family related issues.
Our sessions are about drugs and any related issues and can include things like:
- Find out more about drugs
- Understand the nature and extent of drug use
- Get accurate, up-to-date information
- Understand treatment options
- Explore attitudes to drug use
- Understand the law
- Consider the effects on relationships, families and communities
- Look at the wider implications
- Explore solutions to drug problems
Drugs are a serious subject. However, we aim to make our sessions lively, interesting and fun as well as informative. Depending on the subject and time allowed, you can expect accurate, up-to-date information together with an opportunity to consider some of the wider issues surrounding drug use. We use all sorts of delivery styles including videos, case studies, games and unusual practical exercises.
That’s up to you. You might just want a brief session of an hour or two to consider one specific aspect of drug use or to find out more about the work of Drug Concern. We also offer half-day or full-day workshops. Longer training courses are also available.
- Concerned others
- Parents
- Community members
- Most people
You may well have specific needs connected with diversity. For example,
language needs or a particular emphasis on cultural issues. We aim to actively
meet these needs. Please inform us of any particular identified issues.
Our presentations are not usually offered to groups of school age people.
Drugs education in schools is already provided within the education system.
However, young people are often affected by others’ drug use. As individuals,
they are welcomed at our presentations.
- Schools (for parents)
- Community centres
- Sports and leisure centres
- Places of worship
Don’t have a venue? No problem, we’ll host it in our training room in Birmingham City Centre.
Just contact Drug Concern. We usually need at least one month’s notice. We will ask for some basic information to make sure we deliver what you need. You provide the people. Just leave the rest to us.
For groups of parents or community groups sessions are usually provided free of charge. For professional organisations, we make a charge, click here for our rate sheet.
We are currently reviewing our volunteer training programme. This section will be updated with current details soon.
In addition to our Drug Awareness training, we also offer the following courses:
Strategy based training, looking at the triggers, reactions and management of anger. This training raises the participants’ awareness of potentially volatile situations and coaches them in a variety of techniques in defusing aggression. This training is suitable for any one working, employed or voluntary, in the care industry with a varied client group.
Behavioural focused training that explores the nature and categories of conflict. This programme provides participant with improved skills for resolving existing conflict, within work or social environments. Participants will also develop the ability to identify situation that may create future conflict, therefore being able to minimise discord from the outset. Ideal for individuals working in multidisciplinary teams or who occasional deliver group work.
Information giving training around the use and function of alcohol. This session explores the reasons why people use alcohol, the terms used in describing different levels of alcohol use and its effect on our health. Coaching is also given on calculating alcohol units and the symptoms to look for when drinking becomes problematic. This training is not aimed at alcohol workers, but any one working in a caring profession who may have secondary concerns about a clients alcohol use.
Both informative and practically structured, this training explores the differences between non-assertion, assertion and aggression. Participants will be able to identify which techniques they use most regularly and ‘live’ coaching techniques throughout the training will develop their assertiveness. This course is beneficial for anybody wishing to improve their confidence and communication either in the work environment or social settings.
That’s up to you. You might just want a brief session of an hour or two to consider one specific aspect of drug use or to find out more about the work of Drug Concern. We also offer half-day or full-day workshops. Longer training courses are also available.
- Concerned others
- Parents
- Community members
- Most people
You may well have specific needs connected with diversity. For example,
language needs or a particular emphasis on cultural issues. We aim to actively
meet these needs. Please inform us of any particular identified issues.
Our presentations are not usually offered to groups of school age people.
Drugs education in schools is already provided within the education system.
However, young people are often affected by others’ drug use. As individuals,
they are welcomed at our presentations.
- Schools (for parents)
- Community centres
- Sports and leisure centres
- Places of worship
Don’t have a venue? No problem, we’ll host it in our training room in Birmingham City Centre.
Just contact Drug Concern. We usually need at least one month’s notice. We will ask for some basic information to make sure we deliver what you need. You provide the people. Just leave the rest to us.
As these courses are organised on an individual basis, please contact us on 0121 200 2008 to discuss costs.
Are you looking for a relaxed, informal space for a training course or meeting?
If so, why not give us a try?
Situated just a few minutes walk from the Law Courts on Corporation Street in Birmingham, Drug Concern’s meeting/training room is an ideal central location for your event.
Our fully equipped room can comfortably accommodate up to 16 people and we can provide a full range of catering to meet your needs.
Take a look at our competitive rates:
Non-Profit Organisations:
- Full Day £75
- Half Day £40
- Full Day £120
- Half Day £60