Anchor Treatment Centre Limited
Address:
Anchor Centre Spa Glen
Mallow
Cork
Phone number:
(022) 42559
Phone helpline:
(022) 42559
Fax number:
(022) 43843
Email:
anchor@anchorcentre.ie
Website:
http://www.anchorcentre.ie
Service type
Community/Voluntary
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
No
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
HSE
Department of Health
Private payments
Fund raising
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Southern RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Types of support provided:
One to One Support
Support group for drug or alcohol users
Harm reduction information and support
Family Support provided:
Family Support Service
Family Support Group
Family Programmes
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
One-off talks
Groups Targeted:
General public
School based
People accessing services
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
General Counselling
Counselling for substance misuse
Relaspe prevention counselling
Counselling for family members
Referrals to specialist counselling services
Screening for mental health problems
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Opioid Substitution Treatment
Treatment options available:
Pre-treatment (Assessment)
Rehabilitation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Residential/in-patient programme:
No
Duration of programme:
3 months or more
Aftercare Programme
Types of aftercare services offered
Groups
Appointments
Aftercare Plan
Duration of programme:
6 months or more
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Places offered on a mainstream CE Scheme:
No
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
Amphetamine
Benzodiazepines
Cannabis
Codeine
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Over the counter medications
Solvents
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
18 and over
Women
Men
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
People with mental health problems
People who are taking prescribed medication
People who have been referred by the Court or the Probation services
Family Members (family members, partners, carers, friends, concerned others)
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Is support provided for people for whom English is not their first language?
No
Childcare
Are creche or childcare facilities provided?
No
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Any referral
Self referral
Family
Friends
Other drug treatment centre
General practitioner
Acute hospital service excluding A&E
Outreach worker
Prison
Social services/Community services
Employer
Court/probation/police
Mental health facility (including psychiatrist)
A&E other
Mental Health Liaison Nurse at A&E
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 - North Cork
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?
Local bus routes: Cork to Limerick
Train station nearby: Mallow station
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
The person must not be intoxicated and be willing to engage.
Details of any exclusion criteria.
Intoxication; violence/abusive behaviour
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
Monday to Friday with some options for Saturday appointments
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
Some Saturdays there are appointments available
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
Session fee
This fee is negotiated
Funding
Health Insurance
Is the service covered by any health insurance companies?
No
Is there any other funding available to people who want to access the service?
The Holistic Therapy Programme is part funded by SRDTF
Is there a sliding scale for costs based on ability to pay?
Yes this is discussed with each person
Does the service request payment from a service user’s social welfare entitlements?
No
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Initial assessment
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Other Addictions
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
Details of other therapies or psychotherapies provided by the service:
Holistic Therapy Programme
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
