Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
Simon Community
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Residential or inpatient
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
South Inner City LDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to 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
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
Methadone (Prescribed)
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
18 and over
Women
Men
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
People who are homeless
People with mental health problems
People who are taking prescribed medication
Other
HIV positive service users with complex needs which may include Hep C, mental health problems and/or drug and alcohol addiction.
Accessibility
No information available.
Access
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Local catchment area - Dublin 8
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Dublin Bus routes: 79a, 25b, 25a, 67
Train station nearby: Heuston station
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
The person must be HIV positive with complex needs (e.g., Hep C, mental health problems, drug & alcohol addiction, homelessness etc). The person must be willing to engage in a respite/stabilisation programme in order to improve their health and lifestyle and live independently.
Details of any exclusion criteria.
A person may be directed to another service if they do not live in the catchment area or for medical reasons (e.g. pregnancy, certain underlying medical illnesses etc.)
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Funding
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Comprehensive assessment
Details of other therapies or psychotherapies provided by the service:
Holistic Therapies
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
