THE LOFT (local outreach family therapies)
Address:
The Loft 67 Dowth Avenue
Cabra
Dublin
Phone number:
0857672169
Fax number:
01-8384845
Email:
info@theloft.ie
Website:
http://theloft.ie
Service type
Community/Voluntary
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
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Finglas/Cabra 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
Advocacy
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:
Parenting Plus
Strengthening Families
Other
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Prevention Programmes
Educational Courses
Groups Targeted:
General public
Youth groups
Community groups
School based
College based
Voluntary/community organisations
People accessing services
Families of those accessing services
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
General Counselling
Counselling for substance misuse
Relaspe prevention counselling
Counselling for family members
Psychotherapy
Family therapy
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Therapeutic Community
Duration of programme:
6 months or more
Aftercare Programme
Types of aftercare services offered
Drop in
Groups
Appointments
Aftercare Plan
Duration of programme:
6 months or more
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
All other drugs (not including alcohol)
Methadone (Prescribed)
Over the counter medications
Other prescribed opiates (e.g. Buprenorphine, oxycodone etc)
Other prescribed medications
Tobacco
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
16-18
18 and over
Women
Men
Accessibility
No information available.
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Self referral
Family
Friends
Other drug treatment centre
General practitioner
School
Acute hospital service excluding A&E
Outreach worker
Prison
Social services/Community services
Mobile bus
Employer
Court/probation/police
Mental health facility (including psychiatrist)
A&E other
Mental Health Liaison Nurse at A&E
Homeless Service
Local Authority
Pharmacist
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?
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
Prisons
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Cabra is well serviced by bus and the Luas
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
Individuals 16+ and families who are affected, directly or indirectly by substance mis-use. Priority given to D7
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
9-5 Mon-Fri
Evenings by appointment
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:
Initial assessment
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Other Addictions
Types of intervention techniques used:
Brief Intervention
Mutual Self Help
Social Skills Training
Self monitoring
Community Reinforcement
Self change manual (bibliotherapy)
Behaviour contracting
Behavioural self control training
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
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:
CRA. MI. CBT all with an inclusive, collaborative person centred approach.
Details of other groups provided by the service (other than support groups):
Therapeutic aftercare group and personal development and up-skill groups
Quality Standards
Details of quality standards that the service is engaging with:
QuADS
HIQA
Other
NDRIC
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
Yes
Clinical Lead
Is there a clinical lead for the service?
Yes
