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
How is the service funded?
HSE
Drugs and Alcohol Task Force
Department of Health
Other sources
DSP
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Ballymun LDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Facts about drugs/alcohol
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
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:
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
Community groups
Voluntary/community organisations
People accessing services
Families of those accessing services
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Relaspe prevention counselling
Counselling for family members
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Opioid Substitution Treatment
Treatment options available:
Pre-treatment (Assessment)
Induction
Stabilisation
Detoxification
Stabilisation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Residential/in-patient programme:
No
Is medical supervision provided?
No
Duration of programme:
3 months or more
Detoxification Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Do you use Community Detox protocols?
Yes
Residential/in-patient programme:
No
Duration of programme:
1 to 3 months
3 months or more
Rehabilitation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
Yes
Residential/in-patient programme:
No
Duration of programme:
3 months or more
Therapeutic Community
Duration of programme:
6 months or more
Step Down Programme
Duration of programme:
1 to 3 months
Aftercare Programme
Types of aftercare services offered
Drop in
Appointments
Duration of programme:
3 to 6 months
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Yes
Places offered on a mainstream CE Scheme:
No
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
Amphetamine
Benzodiazepines
Benzylpiperazine
Cannabis
Codeine
Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Ephedrine
GHB/GBL
Heroin
Ketamine
Kratom
Lyrica
Magic Mushrooms
Methamphetamine
Methadone (Street)
Methadone (Prescribed)
Novel psychoactive substances/head shop drugs
Over the counter medications
Other prescribed opiates (e.g. Buprenorphine, oxycodone etc)
Other prescribed medications
PMA
Poppers
Solvents
Tobacco
Z-Drugs
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
18 and over
Women
Men
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
People with mental health problems
People who are taking prescribed medication
People who have been referred by the Court or the Probation services
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:
Any referral
Self referral
Family
Friends
Other drug treatment centre
General practitioner
School
Outreach worker
Prison
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
Mental health facility (including psychiatrist)
A&E other
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. Local catchment area - Ballymun and surrounding areas
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
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Dublin Bus routes: 4, 13, 17a, 104, 22
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
Pre stabilisation programme for a person who has a desire to make change and who still may be using drugs
Stabilisation Programme - the person must be must be on a registered methadone maintenance programme, can be eligible for CE or voluntary place, have a wish to stabilise their drug use, access a day programme, receive support and take part in training, education and group work. (80 mls or under methadone and prescribed medication only)
Drug Free Programme - the person must be drug free. They may be eligible for CE or can access a voluntary place and have a wish to access a day programme where they receive individual, group support, and take part in training and education to focus on moving forward.
Details of any exclusion criteria.
A person my be excluded from the service if they are engaging in drug dealing/swapping/sharing etc.
Waiting List
Is there a waiting list for this service? If so how does it operate?
The waiting list is prioritised by time spent waiting, unless a case is made to prioritise a person (either by the individual themselves or a professional).
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
Mon - Friday 9.30-4.30pm
out of hours emergency phone line support for service users.
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
Phone line support with a member of staff.
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Funding
Health Insurance Is the service covered by any health insurance companies?
No
Is there any other funding available to people who want to access the service?
Ballymun Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force help subsidise childcare payments to creches if a parent needs childcare support.
The Department of Social Protection provide a CE payment to participants.
Is there a sliding scale for costs based on ability to pay?
This is a free service.
Does the service request payment from a service user’s social welfare entitlements?
No.
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Initial assessment
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Other Addictions
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Mutual Self Help
Social Skills Training
Self monitoring
Community Reinforcement
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Case Management
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:
Key workers are assigned to service users
Case managers are assigned to service users
Care Planning:
Care plans are carried out with service users
Interagency care plans are carried out with service users
Details of other therapies or psychotherapies provided by the service:
Holistic Therapies, Art Therapy
Details of other groups provided by the service (other than support groups):
Training and education group work, as well as support groups.
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?
