Drug & Alcohol Services in the Mid West Region Compiled by MWRDTF Unit 5 Steamboat Quay Dock Road, Limerick Ph

Bushypark Treatment Centre Bushypark House, Ennis, Co. Clare 28-day Residential Treatment Service for adults (o/18yrs) – Phone support service – Assessment/Screening Service – Pre-Treatment Programme – 2yr Continuing Care programme Weekly Family Support Programme and Family Therapy – Drop-In Family Support Groups in Limerick (Tues evenings & Wed afternoon) – & Ennis (Tuesday evening) Weekly Counselling Support Groups for poly drug users in Limerick & Ennis 

Community Substance Misuse Team 3rd Floor, Theatre Court, 15 Lwr Mallow St., Limerick Early Intervention Service for Young People & their Families throughout the Mid-West – Outreach & Support to young people misusing substances – Family support and support to concerned parents/ guardians – Support to concerned young people – Operate from a Community Reinforcement Approach  www.csmt.iewww.csmt.ie Mon – Fri hours 9.30 – 5.30pm

Northstar Family Support Project Unit 11c, Watch House Cross, Moyross, Limerick Community-based project providing support to families of people suffering the effects of substance misuse Provides non-judgemental support – through a process of self-empowerment and on-going coping skills ie. Life skills training and space & time – information to families and communities on services and supports available The project provides – Peer led support groups – Outreach – Counselling – Remember & commemorate those who have died as a result of substance misuse  Mon – Fri hours 9.30 – 5.30

Novas Respite House Newport, Co Tipperary A safe space for families, without the substance misuser, giving them time to reflect & to nurture their own needs – Day, overnight & weekend respite available – Family sized house with a large garden – Children welcome & family fun activities organised: county walks horse riding, swimming Enables families to develop new coping skills, gain insights into their situation and implement harm reduction strategies in their lives. Alternative therapies available on site to support relaxation /stress reduction 

Saoirse Treatment Center 18B Davis Street, Limerick City Non-Residential Treatment Center Based in Limerick City Service is principally based on ‘Harm Reduction Leading to Total Abstinence’ – Addiction counselling(drugs, alcohol & gambling), Assessment, Case management – Treatment Options include 1:1 counselling and both harm reduction and abstinence based therapeutic groups/programmes. – Provision of aftercare for a period of two years post-treatment. – Family Support Programme – Women’s Support Group – Men’s Support Group – Education and Health Promotion  Web: Opening Times - Mon – Fri Hours 9.00am – 5.00pm

Other MWRDTF Supported Initiatives Helping Women Recover & Women in Recovery Groups Strengthening Families Programme Certified Courses: – FETAC 5 Drug & Alcohol Studies – Cert. in Drug & Alcohol Studies (NUI Maynooth) – Diploma in Drug & Alcohol Studies (UL) SHEP (Personal Development Prog.)

Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme Intimidation is a Criminal offence National initiative to address drug related intimidation (NFS & GNDU) Talk to a Support Worker or to Nominated Garda Inspector ◦ Limerick: Insp. Seamus Ruane ◦ Clare: Insp. John Galvin ◦ Nth Tipperary: Insp. Bernard Barry ◦ (Tipperary: Insp. Paul O’Driscoll )

Miscellaneous Contact your Doctor Crisis/ Emergency Situation: phone 999 AA, NA – support for those in recovery (check website) Al Anon, Nar Anon – support for families (check website) Safe disposal of needles: phone your local Council (Environment Dept. role) Associated areas: – Mental Health: CAMHS, GROW, Jigsaw, Mental Health Ireland etc., – Homelessness: Council, Refuge’s + Voluntary organisations ie. Novas, VdeP, Focus, Simon, … – Sexual Health: Red Ribbon Project – Prison Support Services: Bedford Row, Support within Youth Services, Family & Community Organisations.. Crimestoppers Dial to Stop Drug Dealing: