The East Limerick Traveller Project recently played a key role in the launch of a new suite of Traveller-led substance use awareness resources, developed to support Traveller families across the Mid West.

Launched at the South Court Hotel in May, the initiative was developed by members of the Traveller community from Limerick, Cork and North Tipperary. The resources aim to raise awareness of substance use, encourage open conversations around addiction and recovery, and highlight the range of family support services available to those affected.

The campaign is an initiative of the Traveller Regional Drug and Alcohol Network (TRDAN), bringing together Primary Healthcare for Traveller Projects, the HSE Mid West Social Inclusion Service and the Mid West Regional Drug and Alcohol Forum. Developed through collaboration with Traveller communities, the resources are designed to provide accessible, culturally relevant information and encourage greater engagement with available supports.

The campaign includes two new information leaflets, covering the risks associated with tablets and available family support services, alongside an updated series of short videos titled Give It Up, which promote positive conversations around substance use and recovery within Traveller communities.

This initiative demonstrates the value of working in partnership with Traveller communities to develop resources that are informed by lived experience, strengthen community engagement and improve access to health information and supports.

For more information and to access the resources, please visit the HSE Mid West and Mid West Regional Drug and Alcohol Forum channels.

Visit www.mwrdtf.ie

Watch the Campaign Videos

As part of the campaign, a series of short, Traveller-led videos have been produced to encourage open conversations around substance use, recovery and family support.

East Limerick Traveller Project