ARAS Community Addiction Services - Newbridge
Address:
ARAS Community Addiction Services Main Street
Newbridge
Kildare
Phone number:
(01) 6210190
Other contact number:
087 9536722
Email:
info@kwaras.ie
Website:
http://arasproject.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
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
South Western RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Types of support provided:
Drop In
One to One Support
Support group for drug or alcohol users
Family Support provided:
Family Support Group
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Needle Exchange Services provided:
Fixed Needle Exchange
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Aftercare Programme
Types of aftercare services offered
Groups
Duration of programme:
3 to 6 months
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Yes
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
18 and over
Women
Men
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Women who are pregnant
People who are homeless
People with mental health problems
People who are taking prescribed medication
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender
Family Members (family members, partners, carers, friends, concerned others)
People from new communities or ethnic minorities
Travellers
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Self referral
General practitioner
Court/probation/police
A&E other
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Local catchment area - Kildare/West Wicklow
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Can clients drop in to use the services?
No
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Train station nearby: Newbridge station
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
Those not in the catchment area will be assessed on an individual basis.
Waiting List
Is there a waiting list for this service? If so how does it operate?
Individuals referred attend a welcome day which is held monthly. From then they have an initial assessment and are appointed a key worker.
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Donations accepted
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Initial assessment
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Details of other therapies or psychotherapies provided by the service:
Holistic Therapies
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
