Stanhope Centre
Address:
Stanhope Centre Lower Grangegorman Rd
Dublin North County
Phone number:
(01) 6773965
Phone helpline:
(01) 6773965
Fax number:
(01) 6778469
Email:
stanhope.centre@hse.ie
Website:
http://stanhopeservice.com
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, Residential or inpatient
How is the service funded?
HSE
Clients will pay a contribution to the residential treatment programme only
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Facts about drugs/alcohol
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Types of support provided:
One to One Support
Support group for drug or alcohol users
Family Support provided:
Family Support Service
Family Support Group
Family Programmes
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Educational Courses
Groups Targeted:
People accessing services
Families of those accessing services
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Relaspe prevention counselling
Counselling for family members
Family therapy
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Rehabilitation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Residential/in-patient programme:
Yes
Duration of programme:
1 to 3 months
Step Down Programme
Duration of programme:
6 months or more
Aftercare Programme
Types of aftercare services offered
Groups
Appointments
Aftercare Plan
Duration of programme:
6 months or more
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
Amphetamine
Benzodiazepines
Cannabis
Codeine
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Over the counter medications
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
18 and over
Women
Men
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Women who are pregnant
People with mental health problems
People who are taking prescribed medication
Family Members (family members, partners, carers, friends, concerned others)
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
No
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
Other drug treatment centre
General practitioner
Acute hospital service excluding A&E
Prison
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
Mental health facility (including psychiatrist)
Mental Health Liaison Nurse at A&E
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. Local catchment area - Dublin North (Dublin 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17) and North Co. Dublin for out patient programmes,
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?
Hospitals
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Dublin Bus routes: 37, 39,39A to Manor St. 46A North Circular/Charleville Guesthouse. Luas Red Line to Smithfield
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
The person can be using other drugs (eg cannabis, benzos and over the counter medication) but alcohol must be their primary substance of concern.
Waiting List
Is there a waiting list for this service? If so how does it operate?
Following clients' contact with service, they receive a phone call to discuss options and receive appointment thereafter.
What is the average waiting time?
3-4 weeks
Can service users avail of any other services provided by this organisation while they are on the waiting list?
We send out brochures on request and/or recommend attendance at AA/NA or Life Ring for drinkers or Al-Anon for concerned persons
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
Monday to Friday 9am-12.45 and 2pm-5pm
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
We provide separate evening groups for problem drinkers and family members as well as an evening aftercare group.
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
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Other Addictions
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Social Skills Training
Social Behaviour and Network Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Support from Staff
Types of training received by staff members to support families of drug users:
Other
Care Planning:
Care plans are carried out with service users
Details of other therapies or psychotherapies provided by the service:
Art therapy
Details of other groups provided by the service (other than support groups):
Relapse prevention group - 6 week programme
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?
Yes
Clinical Lead
Is there a clinical lead for the service?
Yes
In what disciplines?
Addiction Counselling
Clinical Governance
Is there clinical governance for the service?
Yes
In what disciplines?
HSE Mental Health Team, DCN
