Childline
Address:
Wicklow
Phone helpline:
Phoneline: 1800 666 666, Teentext: text "talk" to 50101, Online Chat: https://www.childline.ie/index.php/chat-instructions/9
Email:
http://www.childline.ie
Website:
http://www.childline.ie
Service type
Community/Voluntary
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC)
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
Fund raising
Other sources
Some government funding.
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
Publicity/awareness campaigns
Types of support provided:
Online Support
Helpline
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
One-off talks
Groups Targeted:
Youth groups
School based
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
All other drugs (not including alcohol)
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
Under 16
16-18
Accessibility
No information available.
Access
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Childline Phoneline, Teentext and Online Chat services are provided nationwide.
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
The Childline Phoneline service is open every day, 24 hours. The Childline Teentext and Online Chat services are open every day 10am - 4am
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
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Other Addictions
Types of intervention techniques used:
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
No
