Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
Social Health Education Project
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
HSE
Private payments
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Cork City LDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Types of support provided:
One to One Support
Family Support provided:
Family Programmes
Family Support Programmes
Family programmes offered:
Other
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Prevention Programmes
Professional Training
Groups Targeted:
General public
Youth groups
Professionals
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
General Counselling
Counselling for substance misuse
Relaspe prevention counselling
Counselling for family members
Psychotherapy
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:
18 and over
Women
Men
Other
Limited availability for 8-18 year olds.
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Women who are pregnant
People with mental health problems
People who are taking prescribed medication
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:
Self referral
General practitioner
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
A&E other
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 - Co. Cork and Co. Kerry
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Can clients drop in to use the services?
No
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
Assessment fee
A fee is negotiated with the client on assessment and based on financial circumstances.
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?
Limited subsidies for are available for sessional counselling from community fundraising funds.
Is there a sliding scale for costs based on ability to pay?
An assessment fee can be negotiated based on financial circumstances.
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Initial assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
Social Skills Training
Other
Details of other groups provided by the service (other than support groups):
The Coisceim Low-Cost Counselling Services is part of a larger organisation (SHEP) The Social and Health Education Project. SHEP specialises in groupwork trainings with adults using experiential learning. Both short (20 hour) and longer term (year-long part time) courses are available in all aspects of Personal Development and Social Awareness.
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
