SASSY
Address:
Lisburn Street
Dublin 7 D07E891
Dublin 7
Phone number:
01 7785980
Phone helpline:
01 7785980 (24/7 message facility)
Email:
sassy@hse.ie
Service type
Statutory
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
HSE
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:
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Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Facts about drugs/alcohol
Types of support provided:
One to One Support
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Prevention Programmes
Groups Targeted:
General public
Youth groups
Community groups
Professionals
School based
Voluntary/community organisations
People accessing services
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Family therapy
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
Amphetamine
Benzodiazepines
Cannabis
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Solvents
Tobacco
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
Under 16
16-18
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
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
No
Childcare
Are creche or childcare facilities provided?
No
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Any referral
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
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Local catchment area - North Dublin city and county.
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?
No
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Dublin Bus routes: 1, 9, 11, 13, 16, 2
Train station nearby: Connolly and Drumcondra stations
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
Young people under 18 at time of referral with regular drug and/or alcohol use that has a significant negative impact on daily life.
Details of any exclusion criteria.
A person may be directed to another service if they do not live in the catchment area.
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00.
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
No.
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Quality Standards
Details of quality standards that the service is engaging with:
HIQA
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
Yes
Clinical Lead
Is there a clinical lead for the service?
Yes
In what disciplines?
Psychiatry
