Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
HSE Mid West Drug and Alcohol Service
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
HSE
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Mid Western RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Publicity/awareness campaigns
Types of support provided:
Drop In
One to One Support
Support group for drug or alcohol users
Harm reduction information and support
Family Support provided:
Family Support Service
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Educational Courses
Professional Training
One-off talks
Groups Targeted:
General public
Community groups
Professionals
Voluntary/community organisations
People accessing services
Families of those accessing services
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Relaspe prevention counselling
Counselling for family members
Needle Exchange Services provided:
Mobile Needle Exchange
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Opioid Substitution Treatment
Treatment options available:
Pre-treatment (Assessment)
Induction
Stabilisation
Stabilisation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Residential/in-patient programme:
No
Is medical supervision provided?
Yes
Duration of programme:
Less than 1 month
1 to 3 months
3 months or more
Rehabilitation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Residential/in-patient programme:
No
Duration of programme:
Less than 1 month
1 to 3 months
3 months or more
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
Amphetamine
Benzodiazepines
Benzylpiperazine
Cannabis
Codeine
Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Ephedrine
GHB/GBL
Heroin
Ketamine
Kratom
Lyrica
Magic Mushrooms
Methamphetamine
Methadone (Street)
Methadone (Prescribed)
Novel psychoactive substances/head shop drugs
Over the counter medications
Other prescribed opiates (e.g. Buprenorphine, oxycodone etc)
Other prescribed medications
Performance and image enhancing drugs
PMA
Poppers
Solvents
Z-Drugs
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
Under 16
16-18
18 and over
Women
Men
Other
Young people aged 14 to 25 in relation to alcohol and/or drugs
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Women who are pregnant
People who are homeless
People who have been referred by the Court or the Probation services
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?
Yes
Type of language support provided:
Interpreting service
Childcare
Are creche or childcare facilities provided?
No
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Any referral
Self referral
Family
Friends
Other drug treatment centre
General practitioner
School
Acute hospital service excluding A&E
Outreach worker
Prison
Social services/Community services
Employer
Court/probation/police
Mental health facility (including psychiatrist)
A&E other
Mental Health Liaison Nurse at A&E
Homeless Service
Local Authority
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. County Clare
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Drop-in services provided
Can clients drop in to use the services?
Yes
Drop in times:
Tuesday 10:00-12:30
Is there an outreach/inreach service?
Yes
Where does the outreach/inreach service operate?
Community
Prisons
Hostels
Hospitals
Home Visits
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Train station nearby: Ennis station
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
14 to 25 years of age in relation to alcohol and/or drugs
Over 25s in relation to drug use
Details of any exclusion criteria.
A person may be directed to another service if they:
- do not live in the catchment area
- they are already linked into alcohol and drug services and receiving support
- if their problems directly stem from an underlying psychiatric condition
- they have a history of violence characterised by a lack of remorse, threats of repeat violence or low ability for restraint
Waiting List
Is there a waiting list for this service? If so how does it operate?
There is a small waiting list for counselling services
What is the average waiting time?
For counselling, currently 4-6 weeks
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
No
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Funding
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Screening
Initial assessment
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Community Reinforcement
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Staff available to support service users:
Key workers are assigned to service users
Case managers are assigned to service users
Care Planning:
Care plans are carried out with service users
Interagency care plans are carried out with service users
Details of other groups provided by the service (other than support groups):
Cannabis Treatment Group
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?
