The Beacon - Walsall
We offer free training sessions for staff and volunteers of organisations who work with people affected by drugs or alcohol. You can find information about our standard training offer and how to book a session below.
We provide bespoke training upon request. Please contact [email protected] for training linked to adult support, or [email protected] for training linked to children and young people.
Training
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Introduction to drug and alcohol use - Walsall
This session provides professionals with a basic introduction to substance use, including key substances, signs of use, and the impact on individuals and communities.
Read more: To book this training or find out more, contact Alex at [email protected].
This course is delievered online
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Introduction Change Grow Live Walsall the Beacon
This session provides professionals with an overview of our services, how we support people to make positive changes, and how professionals can work with us to improve outcomes.
Read more: To book this training or find out more, contact Mick at [email protected].
This course is delievered face-to-face
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Alcohol pathways at Walsall the Beacon
This session provides professionals with an overview of our services and detailed information about alcohol pathways, including inpatient detoxification.
Read more: To book this training or find out more, contact Clare at [email protected]
This course is delievered face to face
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Understanding children and young people’s substance use - Walsall
This session provides professionals with information about young people’s substance use, emerging trends and referral pathways.
To book this training or find out more, contact Davina at [email protected]
This course is delivered face to face.
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What’s the score? Children and young people’s substance use screening tool - Walsall
In this session, professionals will learn how to use Change Grow Live's What's the Score? Screening tool for children and young people's drug or alcohol use. You will be able to identify and assess substance use concerns in children and young people, have confident conversations and refer to support.
Read more: To book this training or find out more, contact Davina at [email protected]
This course is delivered face to face.
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Impact: Understanding the effect of parental substance use on children - Walsall
This session provides professionals with information about how parental substance use impacts children, signs to look out for, and types of support available. We also offer bespoke sessions for foster carers. This session is focused on children and suited to professionals working with children and families.
To book this training or find out more, contact Davina at [email protected]
This course is delivered face to face.
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Substance awareness and the impact on families - Walsall
This session provides professionals with a basic introduction to substance use, including key substances, signs of use, and the impact on individuals. In the second half, we will also explore the impact on parenting and families, with a focus on the parent or carer.
To book this training or find out more, contact Alex at [email protected]
This course is delivered face to face.