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

Ana Liffey Drug Project The Gables, Fairgreen, Ballysimon Rd., Limerick Low Threshold Adult Service – Outreach, key-working & case management (not counselling) – Treatment Options Group Tues & Thurs 2.30pm (open group – no referral needed) – Coolmine Therapeutic Community: Assessment & Pre-entry Group – Needle Syringe Programme – Hostel In-reach – Phone Support  or www.aldp.iewww.aldp.ie Mon – Fri hours 9.30 – 5.30pm

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 

Cuan Mhuire Bruree, Co. Limerick Residential Treatment Service for adults (o/18yrs) Alcohol Programme 12 wks Drug Programme 20 wks On site detox for alcohol & most illicit drugs 24hr nursing care and on-site doctor 5 days/ week Residents completing the programme have to access secondary care in Limerick & nationwide in Cuan Mhuire Transition Houses (subject to availability) ie. – Teach Mhuire – men – Santa Maria – women 

Mid West Drug & Alcohol Service PO Box 486 Corporate House, Mungret St., Limerick Service works with: – Young People 14 – 25yrs affected by alcohol or drug use – People 25yrs + affected by drug use Service provides range of support including: – Counselling – Outreach Service – Harm Reduction Service including Needle Exchange – Methadone Programme – Drug Education & Training Accessing the service: – The service offers walk-in screening every Monday (except bank holidays) – to & 2.00 to 3.00 (no appointment or referral needed)   National Drugs Helpline: Local Offices: Ennis, Nenagh, Newcastle West

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 Mid West Community Detox c c/o McGarry House, Alphonsus Street, Limerick Provides Safe Detox from Benzo’s & methadone on an outpatient basis (in the community) – A national initiative supported by the HSE and the Irish College of General Practitioners – Available to anyone in the Midwest – Links person with their doctor, through the support of a key worker for a monitored and safe detox – Individual care plans developed with person looking to detox.  

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 Let’s Learn About Drugs Together 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: