Project summary
Breakthru is a project within the Dungannon Development Association established in 1985 in response to the rising issue of drug and alcohol misuse among young people. They provide accurate, relevant and factual information on drugs and alcohol through education, training and prevention to provide direct support to those in need which is carried out throught 1-1 group interventions.
The have completed four level two projects that focused on vulnerable women and older people. In this level three project they worked with a core group of women, a group of older people and a group of older men. The aim over the three years of the programme was to work in partnership with the pharmacists to further develop a health programme which encourages vulnerable groups within the community to live healthier more fulfilling lives. By enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the determinants of ill health and by promoting positive health and wellbeing they will have a better understanding of how to improve their own and their families health.