Suir Valley Community Based Drug Initiative
Address:
56 New Street
Carrick on Suir
Tipperary
Phone number:
(051) 645775 / (087) 9827669
Email:
suirvalleycbdi@wstcys.ie
Service type
Statutory and Community/Voluntary
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
Waterford and South Tipperary Community Youth Service
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:
South Eastern RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Publicity/awareness campaigns
Types of support provided:
Drop In
Harm reduction information and support
Family Support provided:
Family Support Group
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Prevention Programmes
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Yes
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:
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
No information available.
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Self referral
General practitioner
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
A&E other
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Local catchment area: Carrick on Suir and South Tipperary
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Local bus routes: 55 and 367
Train station nearby: Carrick on Suir station
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
The person must be concerned about their own or another person's substance use.
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Other Addictions
Types of intervention techniques used:
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Details of other therapies or psychotherapies provided by the service:
Holistic Therapies
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
