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Drug & Alcohol Services in the Mid West Region

Drug & Alcohol Services in the Mid West Region. Compiled by MWRDTF Unit 5 Steamboat Quay Dock Road, Limerick Ph 061 445392 www.mwrdtf.ie. Ana Liffey Drug Project The Gables, Fairgreen , Ballysimon Rd., Limerick. Low Threshold Adult Service

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Drug & Alcohol Services in the Mid West Region

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  1. Drug & Alcohol Services in the Mid West Region Compiled by MWRDTF Unit 5 Steamboat Quay Dock Road, Limerick Ph 061 445392 www.mwrdtf.ie

  2. Ana Liffey Drug ProjectThe Gables, Fairgreen, Ballysimon Rd., Limerick • Low Threshold Adult Service • Outreach, key-working & case management (not counselling) • Treatment Options Group Tues & Thurs 2.30pm (open group – no referral needed) • Coolmine Therapeutic Community: Assessment & Pre-entry Group • Needle Syringe Programme • Hostel In-reach • Phone Support 1800 786828 or 085 1559158 www.aldp.ie • Mon – Fri hours 9.30 – 5.30pm

  3. Bushypark Treatment CentreBushypark House, Ennis, Co. Clare • 28-day Residential Treatment Service for adults (o/18yrs) • Phone support service • Assessment/Screening Service • Pre-Treatment Programme • 2yr Continuing Care programme • Weekly Family Support Programme and Family Therapy • Drop-In Family Support Groups in Limerick (Tues evenings & Wed afternoon) • & Ennis (Tuesday evening) • Weekly Counselling Support Groups for poly drug users in Limerick & Ennis  065 684 0944 www.bushypark.ie

  4. Cuan MhuireBruree, Co. Limerick • Residential Treatment Service for adults (o/18yrs) • Alcohol Programme 12 wks • Drug Programme 20 wks • On site detox for alcohol & most illicit drugs • 24hr nursing care and on-site doctor 5 days/ week • Residents completing the programme have to access secondary care in Limerick & nationwide in Cuan Mhuire Transition Houses (subject to availability) ie. • Teach Mhuire – men • Santa Maria – women  063 90555 www.cuanmhuire.ie

  5. Mid West Drug & Alcohol ServicePO Box 486Corporate House, Mungret St., Limerick • Service works with: • Young People 14 – 25yrs affected by alcohol or drug use • People 25yrs + affected by drug use • Service provides range of support including: • 1-2-1 Counselling • Outreach Service • Harm Reduction Service including Needle Exchange • Methadone Programme • Drug Education & Training • Accessing the service: • The service offers walk-in screening every Monday (except bank holidays) • 11.00 to 12.30 & 2.00 to 3.00 (no appointment or referral needed)  061 318 633 www.hse.ie  National Drugs Helpline: 1800 459 459 • Local Offices: Ennis, Nenagh, Newcastle West

  6. Northstar Family Support ProjectUnit 11c, Watch House Cross, Moyross, Limerick • Community-based project providing support to families of people suffering the effects of substance misuse • Provides non-judgemental support • through a process of self-empowerment and on-going coping skills ie. Life skills training and space & time • information to families and communities on services and supports available • The project provides • Peer led support groups • Outreach • Counselling • Remember & commemorate those who have died as a result of substance misuse  061 459260 • Mon – Fri hours 9.30 – 5.30

  7. Novas Mid West Community Detoxc c/o McGarry House, Alphonsus Street, Limerick • Provides Safe Detox from Benzo’s & methadone on an outpatient basis (in the community) • A national initiative supported by the HSE and the Irish College of General Practitioners • Available to anyone in the Midwest • Links person with their doctor, through the support of a key worker for a monitored and safe detox • Individual care plans developed with person looking to detox.  061 467481  083 1232378 www.novas.ie

  8. Novas Respite HouseNewport, Co Tipperary • A safe space for families, without the substance misuser, giving them time to reflect & to nurture their own needs • Day, overnight & weekend respite available • Family sized house with a large garden • Children welcome & family fun activities organised: county walks horse riding, swimming • Enables families to develop new coping skills, gain insights into their situation and implement harm reduction strategies in their lives. • Alternative therapies available on site to support relaxation /stress reduction  061 624878 www.novas.ie

  9. Saoirse Treatment Center18B Davis Street, Limerick City Non-Residential Treatment Center Based in Limerick City Service is principally based on ‘Harm Reduction Leading to Total Abstinence’ • Addiction counselling(drugs, alcohol & gambling), Assessment, Case management • Treatment Options include 1:1 counselling and both harm reduction and abstinence based therapeutic groups/programmes. • Provision of aftercare for a period of two years post-treatment. • Family Support Programme • Women’s Support Group • Men’s Support Group • Education and Health Promotion  085 8184590 Web: www.saoirse.ieEmail: saoirsetc@gmail.com Opening Times - Mon – Fri Hours 9.00am – 5.00pm

  10. Other MWRDTF Supported Initiatives • Helping Women Recover & Women in Recovery Groups • Strengthening Families Programme • Let’s Learn About Drugs Together • Certified Courses: • FETAC 5 Drug & Alcohol Studies • Cert. in Drug & Alcohol Studies (NUI Maynooth) • Diploma in Drug & Alcohol Studies (UL) • SHEP (Personal Development Prog.)

  11. Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme • Intimidation is a Criminal offence • National initiative to address drug related intimidation (NFS & GNDU) • Talk to a Support Worker or to Nominated Garda Inspector • Limerick: Insp. Seamus Ruane 061 212 400 • Clare: Insp. John Galvin 065 684 8100 • Nth Tipperary: Insp. Bernard Barry 067 50450 • (Tipperary: Insp. Paul O’Driscoll 052 6177640)

  12. Miscellaneous • Contact your Doctor • Crisis/ Emergency Situation: phone 999 • AA, NA – support for those in recovery (check website) • Al Anon, Nar Anon – support for families (check website) • Safe disposal of needles: phone your local Council (Environment Dept. role) • Associated areas: • Mental Health: CAMHS, GROW, Jigsaw, Mental Health Ireland etc., • Homelessness: Council, Refuge’s + Voluntary organisations ie. Novas, VdeP, Focus, Simon, … • Sexual Health: Red Ribbon Project • Prison Support Services: Bedford Row, • Support within Youth Services, Family & Community Organisations .. • Crimestoppers Dial to Stop Drug Dealing: 1800 25 00 25

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