Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
No
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
North Western RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Research
Publicity/awareness campaigns
Types of support provided:
Drop In
Family Support provided:
Family Support Group
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Groups Targeted:
School based
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
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Women who are pregnant
People who are homeless
People with mental health problems
People who are taking prescribed medication
Family Members (family members, partners, carers, friends, concerned others)
Accessibility
Is support provided for people for whom English is not their first language?
Yes
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Self referral
General practitioner
School
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
Mental health facility (including psychiatrist)
A&E other
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Local catchment area - Northwest Donegal
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
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
Parents or those in parenting roles are welcome to access the service. Children are also supported with consent from parents/guardians.
Waiting List
Is there a waiting list for this service? If so how does it operate?
Service users are offered an appointment at a time that is available and suits them. They may have to wait up to one week but will receive phone support in the interim.
