The Eastern Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team (EDACT) is a multi-agency partnership with responsibility for implementing the New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs for Northern Ireland at a local level. The Team’s remit covers the six district council areas, namely Ards, Belfast, Castlereagh, Down, Lisburn and North Down. The Team is based within the Public Health Agency.

Visitors to EDACT’s website can:

• Find out more about the work of the Team and about the drug and alcohol situation in NI
• Find out whether they are eligible to apply to EDACT for funding
• Find out what events are being planned locally over the coming months and what training and resources are available for those working in the field.
• Read the latest statistics and research available re drug and alcohol issues.

If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with drugs and / or alcohol the Directory of Services PDF gives contact details of services by district council area and details what type of support they can offer.

EDACT are not responsible for the content of any external publications or websites listed within their website and by publishing this information we are not promoting or endorsing their content.