St. Dominic’s Community Response Project

1. SERVICES & SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ADDICTION. Stabilisation Programme 12 Month Programme (FAS Community Employment). One to one and group work. Monday – Friday 9.15am – 1.00pm. Therapeutic groups such as Managing Change, Safer Injecting & Harm Reduction, Addiction Awareness, Offending Behaviour, Anger Management, Sexual Health, Anxiety Management and Personal Development. Education groups (FETAC) include Computers, Horticulture, Health Related Fitness, Yoga, Personal & Interpersonal Skills, Communications and Drama. Criteria – eligible for CE, motivation and openness to change addiction and lifestyle, commit to 19.5 hours weekly, engage in all aspects of the programme and procedures, open to agencies working together. Referral – contact Deborah Morgans (Manager) or Project Workers for referral form and to make appointment. St. Dominic’s Community Response Project St. Dominic's Community Response Project

2. St. Dominic’s Community Response Project One to one support for people affected by addiction. One to one counselling. Crisis Intervention. Harm reduction. Holistic care. Referral. Advocacy. Inter agency work. Contact any Project Worker on 462 0624 for appointment. Family Support Family members who have been affected by a loved one’s addiction. Group meeting every Tuesday Evening from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Longest established group in St. Dominic’s Community Response Project. Support group, however, therapeutic and education groups run throughout the year on demand, such as Hepatitis and HIV workshops, Stress Management and Addiction Awareness, flower arranging and social events. Holistic Support available. One to one counselling available. This group has their own liaison person who represents them and communicates their internal growth and development. Referral – person has to access for one to one contact before entering the group. Contact Sharon McMenamy (Project Worker) or Jackie Blanchfield on 462 0624. St. Dominic’s Community Response Project & Family Support Programme St. Dominic's Community Response Project

3. Prisoner Support Group Support for male prisoners over 18 years of age upon release from custody. Peer led support group. One to one support also available daily. Every Thursday afternoon from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Referrals, support, information and treatment options available. Contact Jamie Doran (Project Worker) on 462 0624 or 085 7607731. Cocaine Service One to one support. Crisis Intervention. Holistic care – auricular acupuncture, Hopi Ear Candling and Massage. Counselling available. Referral on – treatment and day programmes. Advocacy. Urinalysis. Harm reduction. Ongoing Support. Criteria – those who are using cocaine or crack cocaine who need support. Appointments available daily (Monday – Friday) from 9.00am – 4.00pm and in CARP on Friday evening from 5.00pm – 9.00pm. Contact Jennifer Clancy (Project Worker) on 462 0624 or 083 3377129. Prisoner Support Group & Cocaine Service St. Dominic's Community Response Project

4. Treatment Pre- Entry Group Weekly support group, every Monday afternoon in St. Dominic’s Contact Centre from 2.00pm – 3.30pm. The group is for those wishing to access residential treatment, detox facilities, day and community programmes. Support people to manage and stabilise prescribed medication and move on with supports in place. Support people to maintain drug free status. Counselling available. Case management. One to one support outside of the group if required. Holistic care. Referral and liaising with treatment facilities and other agencies. Referral – agency or self referral. Contact Jennifer Clancy / Deborah Morgans on 462 0624. Tallaght Liver Wellness Clinic Auricular Acupuncture Clinic every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays) from 5.00pm – 7.00pm Free and confidential service. Supports people who have liver disorders, particularly Hepatitis B and C, stress management, sleeping disorders, drug / alcohol detox, withdrawals, arthritis, pain management and personal wellbeing. No appointment necessary as it is a drop in service. Available to service users, their families, service providers and the community. After initial confidential consultation, an individual then goes into a group setting to receive their treatment. Treatment lasts between 30 – 45 minutes. People can come as often or as little as they like. The more they come the more benefits they receive. For further information contact Jennifer Clancy (Project Worker) on 462 0624 or 083 3377129. Treatment Pre-Entry Group & Liver Wellness Clinic St. Dominic's Community Response Project