Moving Parents And Children Together (M-PACT)
Address:
First Floor, The Westward Town Centre Bridge Street
Sligo F91 XH77
Cavan
Phone number:
07191 50578
Other contact number:
085 8759313
Email:
sligoleitrim@alcoholforum.org
Website:
www.alcoholforum.org
Service type
Community/Voluntary
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
www.alcoholforum.org
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
HSE
Other sources
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
North Western RDATF
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
Drop In
One to One Support
Advocacy
Support group for drug or alcohol users
Harm reduction information and support
Family Support provided:
Family Support Service
Family Support Group
Family Programmes
Family Support Programmes
Family programmes offered:
Other
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Prevention Programmes
Educational Courses
Professional Training
One-off talks
Groups Targeted:
General public
Youth groups
Community groups
Professionals
School based
College based
Voluntary/community organisations
People accessing services
Families of those accessing services
Other
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
18 and over
Women
Men
Other
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
No
Is support provided for people for whom English is not their first language?
Yes
Type of language support provided:
Translated information material
Interpreting service
Childcare
Are creche or childcare facilities provided?
No
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Self referral
Family
Other drug treatment centre
General practitioner
School
Acute hospital service excluding A&E
Outreach worker
Prison
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
Mental health facility (including psychiatrist)
A&E other
Mental Health Liaison Nurse at A&E
Homeless Service
Local Authority
Pharmacist
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. Sligo Leitrim West Cavan
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:
Monday - Wednesday 9am -5pm
Is there an outreach/inreach service?
Yes
Where does the outreach/inreach service operate?
Community
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
Monday Tuesday Wednesday 9-5
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
Programmes are generally held in the evening .
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Initial assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Moving Parents And Children Together support programme
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
Support from Staff
Types of training received by staff members to support families of drug users:
5 Steps Model
CRAFT
Other
Staff available to support service users:
Case managers are assigned to service users
Details of other therapies or psychotherapies provided by the service:
Moving Parents And Children Together support programme
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
Yes
