Mayfield Local Drugs Task Force Project – Phase 1
Address:
Kerrigan-Tyrell Youth Centre Tinker's Cross
Mayfield
Cork
Phone number:
(086) 8523077
Phone helpline:
(086) 8523077
Email:
deirdre.dennigan@foroige.ie
Service type
Community/Voluntary
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
Foroige
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
Other sources
Department of Justice
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
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Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Publicity/awareness campaigns
Advocacy
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:
Referral to Family Support Service
Family Support Group
Family Support Programmes
Family programmes offered:
Strengthening Families
Other
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Prevention Programmes
Educational Courses
One-off talks
Groups Targeted:
General public
Youth groups
Community groups
School based
People accessing services
Families of those accessing services
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
General Counselling
Counselling for substance misuse
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Opioid Substitution Treatment
Treatment options available:
Pre-treatment (Assessment)
Stabilisation
Maintenance
Stabilisation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Residential/in-patient programme:
No
Duration of programme:
1 to 3 months
Aftercare Programme
Types of aftercare services offered
Drop in
Appointments
Aftercare Plan
Duration of programme:
3 to 6 months
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
All other drugs (not including alcohol)
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
Under 16
16-18
18 and over
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
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
Childcare
Are creche or childcare facilities provided?
No
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Self referral
Family
Friends
Other drug treatment centre
General practitioner
School
Acute hospital service excluding A&E
Outreach worker
Prison
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
A&E other
Mental Health Liaison Nurse at A&E
Homeless Service
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. Mayfield Co.Cork
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Can clients drop in to use the services?
No
Is there an outreach/inreach service?
Yes
Where does the outreach/inreach service operate?
Community
Home Visits
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
208 and 209 bus from Patrick's Street to Kerrigan-Tyrell Youth Centre threee times daily; 10, 12.30 and 2.30
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
People must not use on day of appointment
Details of any exclusion criteria.
A person who is obviously after using
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
Monday- Friday 9.30-5.30 and extended hours on various days
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
Yes 5.30-8.30p.m. by appointment
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Funding
Health Insurance
Is the service covered by any health insurance companies?
No
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Screening
Initial assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
Social Skills Training
Self monitoring
Community Reinforcement
Behaviour contracting
Behavioural self control training
Quality Standards
Details of quality standards that the service is engaging with:
NQSF
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
Yes
