BRACE Community Response

24/06/2026

After a very successful first programme Careers EDGE is now accepting referrals for their second programme starting August 17th. Careers EDGE is a 22-week pre-employment and progression programme designed to support individuals in recovery as they move towards employment, further education, training, and long-term sustainable progression.
The programme runs Monday to Friday from 10 – 1pm from Foley Street, Dublin 1, and includes a daily attendance allowance to support participant accessibility throughout the programme.
Careers EDGE, focus on empowering participants to move forward at a pace that works for them, while building towards sustainable and meaningful progression.
To ensure participants can engage fully with the programme and gain maximum benefit from the experience, individuals should be in stable recovery and actively engaging with a support service.
Programme Structure:
• Weeks 1–10
Personal and professional development modules including:
Confidence building, Communication skills, IT skills, Goal setting and progression planning, Workplace preparation and interview skills
• Weeks 11–14
Supported work placement with inclusive employers to help participants gain valuable hands-on experience in a real work environment.
• Weeks 15–22
Ongoing aftercare and one-to-one support focused on progression pathways, employment, education, training, and maintaining momentum moving forward.
If you would like any further information, contact Alan 087 792 1515

24/06/2026

Vicarious trauma is the profound shift in worldview that occurs when social care workers continuously absorb the traumatic stories of their clients. Because a vast majority of individuals in substance abuse treatment have comorbid histories of trauma, social care workers face a uniquely high risk of experiencing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral changes. To learn more and explore protective factors on this high value course, contact Naomi.

23/06/2026

Lovely bike James, and many thanks to the Rediscovery Centre for the extremely generous donation. Perfect timing James with the Coast to Coast cycle this weekend, best wishes and stay safe.

Many thanks to Mark and the bike team in for kindly donating a super Cube roadbike to one of our members. James is over the moon with the new bike and now has the opportunity to cycle when ever and where ever he decides. Best wishes and stay safe with your new bike James.

22/06/2026

Please join us on the 23rd of June as we remember friends and loved ones who have passed. Our service will be in the Holy Spirit church, Ballymun at 7pm and refreshments in BRACE afterwards. We are looking for people to help with readings and remember to bring something to the service that reminds you of your loved one.

19/06/2026

Its been a real privelege to partner up with the Irish Prison Service and to facilitate the Boxing Clever programme in The Midlands prsion and the Dochas Centre. Today the lads in the Midlands graduated and it was powerful to witness their growth through allowing themselves to be vulnerable in front of others, facing and tackling challenges, and staying focused to see it through to the end. Heart warming voluntary testamonials with ripples of well earned personal pride shared by each participant. As a pilot, we look forward to examining the data, hearing the results and hope we have the opportunity to collaborate again in the near future.

19/06/2026

Great stuff guys, looks amazing, best wishes for next weekends big one

19/06/2026

We are currently recruiting for two Addiction Counsellors and a Project Worker to join the team. The Centre provides a dynamic and innovative response to multi-issue drug and alcohol use, and we are seeking people with enthusiasm, commitment, and initiative. For more information visit www.activelink.ie. Check if you meet the requirements and if you are interested complete the application form.