Families Matter Webinar

Second event 20th September 2023

The HSE National Social Inclusion Office held the second 'Families Matter' webinar on the 20th of September for families impacted by a loved one’s substance use.

WATCH: You can watch the recording from the second Families Matter Webinar online

This online event aimed to support family members impacted by a loved one’s substance use:

Overdose response: How to recognise and respond to an opioid overdose (including rescue breaths guidance and the administration of naloxone)
Family supports: Information on the types of supports that are available for families impacted by a loved one’s substance us
Relapse: Information on the risk of relapse and potential overdose following detoxification
Questions and answers: Support provided to families by answering questions

Speakers:

Dr Denis O'Driscoll – Independent Chair of the HSE Naloxone Quality Assurance Group
Jenny Smyth - HSE National Social Inclusion Office, Naloxone Project Lead
Joe Slattery - Northstar Family Support Project, Co-Ordinator
Jason Farrell - HSE National Social Inclusion Office, National Drug Treatment Centre and Cuan Dara, Director of Nursing

First event 25th April 2023

The HSE National Social Inclusion Office held the 'Families Matter' webinar on the 25th of April for families impacted by a loved ones substance use. The aim of the event was to help empower you to recognise and respond to drug-related overdose.

WATCH: You can watch the recording from the Families Matter Webinar online

The aim of the event was to help empower family members to recognise and respond to drug-related overdose.

This online event aimed to support family members impacted by a loved one’s substance use:

About the different types of drugs
How to recognise and respond to a stimulant overdose
How to recognise and respond to an opioid overdose (including the administration of naloxone)
Support families by answering the most frequently asked questions

Speakers:

Dr Denis O'Driscoll – Independent Chair of the HSE Naloxone Quality Assurance Group
Nicki Killeen – HSE National Social Inclusion Office, Project Lead on emerging drug trends, harm reduction and nightlife
Jenny Smyth - HSE National Social Inclusion Office, Naloxone Project Lead