Beacon of Light Counselling Centre
Address:
5 Collinstown Grove, Neilstown
Clondalkin
Dublin 22
Phone number:
(01) 4578700
Email:
office@beaconoflight.ie
Website:
http://www.beaconoflight.ie
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Clondalkin LDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Who We Help
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
16-18
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
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
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Self referral
General practitioner
School
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
A&E other
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Local catchment area - Dublin 22
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?
Dublin bus routes: 40 and 76
Train station nearby: Fonthill station
Waiting List
Is there a waiting list for this service? If so how does it operate?
When a counsellor is available, the person is contacted with an appointment.
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
Assessment fee
Assessment fee based on the ability to pay.
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
