The Respite House (Mid-West Region)
Address:
The Respite House Newport
Tipperary
Limerick
Phone number:
(061) 624878
Fax number:
(061) 624878
Email:
martina.cusack@novas.ie
Website:
http://www.novas.ie
Service type
Community/Voluntary
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
Novas Initiatives
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Mid Western RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
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
All other drugs (not including alcohol)
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Women who are pregnant
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
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
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 - Mid-West Region (Tipperary, Newport, Limerick County)
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Can clients drop in to use the services?
No
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
We accept any individual or family member experiencing difficulty coping with a loved ones alcohol and/or drug misuse.
Details of any exclusion criteria.
If the person is not drug-free or does not live in the catchment area.
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Initial assessment