Adolescent Addiction Service (HSE) - South Western Area
Address:
Bridge House Cherry Orchard Hospital
Dublin 10
Dublin South County
Phone number:
(01) 7955693
Other contact number:
(01) 7955693
Phone helpline:
1800 459 459
Fax number:
(01) 7955674
Email:
denis.murray@hse.ie
Website:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/lho/dublinw/social-inclusion/adolescent-addiction-service.html
Service type
Statutory
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
HSE
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
HSE
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
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Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Facts about drugs/alcohol
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Research
Publicity/awareness campaigns
Types of support provided:
Online Support
One to One Support
Advocacy
Harm reduction information and support
Family Support provided:
Family Support Service
Family Programmes
Family Support Programmes
Family programmes offered:
Other
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Prevention Programmes
One-off talks
Groups Targeted:
General public
Youth groups
Community groups
Professionals
School based
College based
Voluntary/community organisations
People accessing services
Families of those accessing services
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Relaspe prevention counselling
Counselling for family members
Psychotherapy
Family therapy
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Opioid Substitution Treatment
Treatment options available:
Pre-treatment (Assessment)
Induction
Stabilisation
Detoxification
Type of medication prescribed:
Methadone, Other (non-methadone)
Stabilisation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Is medical supervision provided?
Yes
Duration of programme:
3 months or more
Detoxification Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Do you use Community Detox protocols?
Yes
Residential/in-patient programme:
No
Duration of programme:
3 months or more
Aftercare Programme
Types of aftercare services offered
Appointments
Duration of programme:
6 months or more
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
Amphetamine
Benzodiazepines
Benzylpiperazine
Cannabis
Codeine
Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Ephedrine
GHB/GBL
Heroin
Ketamine
Kratom
Lyrica
Magic Mushrooms
Methamphetamine
Methadone (Street)
Methadone (Prescribed)
Novel psychoactive substances/head shop drugs
Over the counter medications
Other prescribed opiates (e.g. Buprenorphine, oxycodone etc)
Other prescribed medications
Performance and image enhancing drugs
PMA
Poppers
Solvents
Tobacco
Z-Drugs
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
Under 16
16-18
Women
Men
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
People who are homeless
People with mental health problems
People who are taking prescribed medication
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender
People who have been referred by the Court or the Probation services
Family Members (family members, partners, carers, friends, concerned others)
People from new communities or ethnic minorities
Travellers
Sex workers
Roma
People for whom English is not their first language
People with intellectual disabilities
Accessibility
Are supports provided for people with hearing or sight loss?
Interpreting Service
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Is support provided for people for whom English is not their first language?
Yes
Type of language support provided:
Interpreting service
Childcare
Are creche or childcare facilities provided?
No
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Any referral
Self referral
Family
Friends
Other drug treatment centre
General practitioner
School
Acute hospital service excluding A&E
Outreach worker
Prison
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
Mental health facility (including psychiatrist)
A&E other
Mental Health Liaison Nurse at A&E
Homeless Service
Local Authority
Can clients be referred by this service to other services that provide specialist drug and alcohol treatment programmes?
Yes
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Local catchment area: Inchicore Dublin 8; Ballyfermot Dublin 10; Clondalkin Dublin 20; Palmerstown Dublin 20 ; Lucan Co Dublin.
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Can clients drop in to use the services?
No
Is there an outreach/inreach service?
No
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Dublin Bus routes: 18, 40, 76, 79 and Train station nearby: Parkwest
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
The person must be under 18 years and be willing to involve parents, guardians or significant others in the treatment process.
Details of any exclusion criteria.
The person may be excluded if they are not living in the catchment area.
Waiting List
Is there a waiting list for this service? If so how does it operate?
The service is operated on appointment basis.
What is the average waiting time?
Initial appointment usually within ten days of referral.
Can service users avail of any other services provided by this organisation while they are on the waiting list?
Psychiatric Assessment where indicated
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
9 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday or at other times by appointment where necessary
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
No
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Screening
Initial assessment
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Other
Support from Staff
Types of training received by staff members to support families of drug users:
Other
Care Planning:
Care plans are carried out with service users
Interagency care plans are carried out with service users
Details of other therapies or psychotherapies provided by the service:
Family/Systemic Psychotherapy
Quality Standards
Details of quality standards that the service is engaging with:
QuADS
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
Yes
Clinical Lead
Is there a clinical lead for the service?
Yes
In what disciplines?
Psychiatry
Clinical Governance
Is there clinical governance for the service?
Yes
In what disciplines?
Psychiatry
General Practice
Family Therapy
Nursing
